Protest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Protest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An overnight protest by climate activists at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany forced a three-hour halt to cargo flights, officials said Thursday. The protest by the Last Generation group followed demonstrations last week at Cologne-Bonn Airport and then at Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest, which significantly disrupted passenger flights. Federal police said five activists attached themselves to the ground inside the airport perimeter shortly after midnight, and another two were prevented from doing so, German news agency dpa reported.

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A one-day strike at 13 German airports, including the main hubs, brings most flights to a halt
2 weeks, 1 day ago

A one-day strike at 13 German airports, including the main hubs, brings most flights to a halt

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country’s other main destinations, caused the cancelation of most flights on Monday. At Frankfurt Airport, 1,054 of the day’s 1,116 scheduled takeoffs and landings had been canceled, German news agency dpa reported, citing airport traffic management. Cologne/Bonn Airport said there …

Strikes disrupt hundreds of flights at 13 airports in Germany
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Strikes disrupt hundreds of flights at 13 airports in Germany

CNN  

Berlin AP — A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country’s other main destinations, caused the cancelation of most flights on Monday. At Frankfurt Airport, 1,054 of the day’s 1,116 scheduled takeoffs and landings had been canceled, German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur reported, citing airport traffic management. Cologne/Bonn Airport …

Most flights cancelled at major European airport amid two-day strike
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Most flights cancelled at major European airport amid two-day strike

The Independent  

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Massive protests erupt in 150 cities in Germany ahead of snap elections on February 23: Here's why
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive protests erupt in 150 cities in Germany ahead of snap elections on February 23: Here's why

Firstpost  

In a little over a week, Germans are to head to the polls in what has been described as one of the country’s most crucial elections in recent history, given the rise of far-right party AfD, among other factors As many as 100,000 people showed up to the protests spread across 150 cities in Germany. File image/AP Tens of thousands …

Massive protests erupt in 150 cities in Germany ahead of snap elections on February 23: Here's why
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive protests erupt in 150 cities in Germany ahead of snap elections on February 23: Here's why

Firstpost  

In a little over a week, Germans are to head to the polls in what has been described as one of the country’s most crucial elections in recent history, given the rise of far-right party AfD, among other factors As many as 100,000 people showed up to the protests spread across 150 cities in Germany. File image/AP Tens of thousands …

Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports
7 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports

China Daily  

Police discuss the situation at Stuttgart airport in Germany on Thursday, after eight climate activists from the group The Last Generation forced a temporary halt to flights in a protest aimed at raising awareness about global warming. MARIUS BULLING/DPA/AP Environmental activists breached airfields at four German airports on Thursday, causing temporary flight suspensions at some of them, marking the latest …

Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports
7 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports

China Daily  

By JONATHAN POWELL in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-16 09:35 Police discuss the situation at Stuttgart airport in Germany on Thursday, after eight climate activists from the group The Last Generation forced a temporary halt to flights in a protest aimed at raising awareness about global warming. MARIUS BULLING/DPA/AP Environmental activists breached airfields at four German airports …

Climate activists protest at several German airports in the latest of a string of demonstrations
7 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists protest at several German airports in the latest of a string of demonstrations

The Independent  

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Airports in Germany suspend flight ops after climate activists block runways
7 months, 1 week ago

Airports in Germany suspend flight ops after climate activists block runways

India Today  

Two German airports have temporarily suspended flights on Thursday morning after climate activists breached the airfields as part of a larger protest targeting four airports nationwide. The Last Generation campaign group said in a statement that activists had stopped or reduced traffic at the Berlin, Cologne-Bonn, Nuremberg and Stuttgart airports and published pictures of activists with their hands glued to …

Protest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Protest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights

Associated Press  

BERLIN — An overnight protest by climate activists at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany forced a three-hour halt to cargo flights, officials said Thursday. The protest by the Last Generation group followed demonstrations last week at Cologne-Bonn Airport and then at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest, which significantly disrupted passenger flights. Federal police said five activists attached themselves to the ground …

Frankfurt airport: At least 50 flights diverted as protesters close Germany’s busiest airport
8 months ago

Frankfurt airport: At least 50 flights diverted as protesters close Germany’s busiest airport

The Independent  

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270 flights canceled in Frankfurt as environmental activists target airports across Europe
8 months ago

270 flights canceled in Frankfurt as environmental activists target airports across Europe

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — A total of 270 flights were canceled at Germany’s busiest airport Thursday after environmental activists launched a coordinated effort to disrupt air travel across Europe at the height of the summer vacation season to highlight the threat posed by climate change. Frankfurt Airport said flights were halted for safety reasons after climate activists breached security fences in …

Climate protest at Frankfurt Airport forces a temporary halt to flights
8 months ago

Climate protest at Frankfurt Airport forces a temporary halt to flights

The Independent  

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Climate protesters shut down Frankfurt Airport, disrupt EU travel
8 months ago

Climate protesters shut down Frankfurt Airport, disrupt EU travel

Salon  

Climate protesters disrupted flights all across Europe on Thursday after they breached security fences at Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest hub for international travel. “Their activities pose severe danger to flight operations — possibly putting human life at risk.” A climate group known as Last Generation organized the demonstration, the second in as many days to disrupt a German airport. Overall …

Climate activists block runways at Germany’s Frankfurt airport
8 months ago

Climate activists block runways at Germany’s Frankfurt airport

Al Jazeera  

The climate action group, The Last Generation, is calling on the government to divest from oil, gas and coal by 2030. Germany’s largest airport in Frankfurt was forced to suspend arrivals and departures after a protest by climate activists who blocked runways by glueing themselves to the tarmac. Frankfurt airport, one of the country’s busiest airports and a major international …

Flights suspended after climate protesters glue themselves to runway at busy airport
8 months ago

Flights suspended after climate protesters glue themselves to runway at busy airport

The Independent  

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Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended
8 months ago

Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Climate activists glued themselves to the ground at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany on Wednesday, forcing officials to suspend flights for a few hours, authorities said. Police said five people glued themselves to a taxiway at the airport early in the morning, German news agency dpa reported. At Helsinki Airport, a handful of protesters blocked the main check-in …

Germany to impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters
8 months, 1 week ago

Germany to impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation that would impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters, a response to incidents such as disruptive protests by climate activists. The bill, which must still be passed by lawmakers, foresees punishment ranging up to a two-year prison sentence for people who intentionally intrude on “airside” areas of airports such …

Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying
10 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying

The Independent  

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Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying
10 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Six climate activists broke through a security fence at Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flights. Last Generation accused the German government of “downplaying” the negative effects of flying on the environment instead of “finally acting sincerely,” in a post on the social media platform X. German Interior …

Union calls on security workers at most major German airports to strike on Thursday
1 year, 1 month ago

Union calls on security workers at most major German airports to strike on Thursday

The Independent  

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Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety
1 year, 2 months ago

Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety

The Independent  

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Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany's far right
1 year, 2 months ago

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany's far right

The Independent  

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Heavy snowfall and freezing rain cause flight cancellations across Germany
1 year, 2 months ago

Heavy snowfall and freezing rain cause flight cancellations across Germany

The Independent  

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Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, disrupting flights for hours
1 year, 8 months ago

Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, disrupting flights for hours

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Climate activists blocked flights at two German airports for several hours Thursday in protest against the most polluting form of transportation, and to demand tougher government action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The group Last Generation said several of its members entered the grounds of Hamburg Airport around 6 a.m. and glued themselves to the runway on the …

Will stage protests in Berlin in an effort to force government into doing more to curb global warming: German climate activists
1 year, 11 months ago

Will stage protests in Berlin in an effort to force government into doing more to curb global warming: German climate activists

The Hindu  

Climate activists said on April 18 that they will stage further protests in Berlin in an effort to force the German government into doing more to curb global warming. The announcement came as courts are taking a tougher stance against members of the group Last Generation who have repeatedly blocked roads across Germany in the past year. Last Generation accuses …

German climate activists pledge new wave of blockades
1 year, 11 months ago

German climate activists pledge new wave of blockades

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Climate activists said Tuesday that they will stage further protests in Berlin in an effort to force the German government into doing more to curb global warming. The announcement came as courts are taking a tougher stance against members of the group Last Generation who have repeatedly blocked roads across Germany in the past year. Last Generation accuses …

Right-wing parties critical of climate protest, response at Eindhoven Airport
1 year, 11 months ago

Right-wing parties critical of climate protest, response at Eindhoven Airport

NL Times  

Several right-wing parliamentarians are critical of Extinction Rebellion’s protest at Eindhoven Airport on Saturday and the authorities’ response thereto. The climate activists were given hours of space to protest at the airport, while that is forbidden territory, CDA, VVD, and JA21 MPs told the Telegraaf. “We really want to get rid of the idea that you can break laws if …

104 XR climate activists arrested at Eindhoven Airport; All detained XR protesters free again
2 years ago

104 XR climate activists arrested at Eindhoven Airport; All detained XR protesters free again

NL Times  

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee arrested 104 climate activists from Extinction Rebellion at Eindhoven Airport on Saturday, a spokesperson said. However, only one activist still remains in custody; the remaining 103 XR activists who were arrested at Eindhoven airport have been released, according to a spokesperson for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. @NLRebellion pic.twitter.com/YrdUCytO79 — Doorbraak Eu March 25, 2023 Several hundred …

No further consequences for air traffic due to XR protest at Eindhoven Airport
2 years ago

No further consequences for air traffic due to XR protest at Eindhoven Airport

NL Times  

The climate demonstration at Eindhoven Airport on Saturday will not have any further consequences for air traffic for the time being. Hundreds of demonstrators from the Extinction Rebellion action group demonstrate at Eindhoven Airport on Saturday. Extinction Rebellion said that the group of activists are not allowed to leave the area at Eindhoven Airport where the private jets are parked …

Some cancellations at Eindhoven Airport due to climate protest
2 years ago

Some cancellations at Eindhoven Airport due to climate protest

NL Times  

A total of ten flights either to or from Eindhoven Airport were cancelled or relocated on Saturday, because climate activists from Extinction Rebellion plan to stage a demonstration at the airport. Eindhoven Airport already warned that the demonstration could have consequences for the journey to, from or via the airport. The flight from Seville will instead land at Rotterdam The …

Flights at several German airports disrupted by 1-day strike
2 years ago

Flights at several German airports disrupted by 1-day strike

Firstpost  

The walkouts by airport staff come amid difficult pay talks for employees of Germany’s federal and municipal governments Berlin: Flights at several German airports were severely disrupted on Monday by the latest in a string of one-day strikes related to various pay disputes. Some 200 departures were canceled in Berlin, and about a third of the planned 200 arrivals were …

Climate activists stage protests at 2 German airports
2 years, 3 months ago

Climate activists stage protests at 2 German airports

The Independent  

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Climate Activists Glue Themselves On Airport Runway In Germany - Know Why
2 years, 4 months ago

Climate Activists Glue Themselves On Airport Runway In Germany - Know Why

ABP News  

The takeoff and landing operations at Germany's Berlin-Brandenburg Airport was closed on Thursday due to unauthorised access by climate protesters. The activists, from a group called Letzte Generation, were The group was demanding public to stop travelling by air and the government to end subsidy to the sector in order to cut flight-related emissions. One affluent percent of the population …

Climate Activists Block Private Jet Runway at Amsterdam Airport
2 years, 4 months ago

Climate Activists Block Private Jet Runway at Amsterdam Airport

News 18  

Hundreds of climate activists breached a runway Saturday at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport to try to stop private jets from taking off, in the latest demonstration by protesters aimed at drawing attention to the climate crisis. Greenpeace Netherlands said “more than 500” Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion activists were at the airport, one of Europe’s largest, on Saturday afternoon, in a press …

German leader urges climate activists not to endanger others
2 years, 4 months ago

German leader urges climate activists not to endanger others

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged climate activists Monday to show “creativity” and avoid endangering others after attacking art works and setting up road blockades that allegedly delayed the arrival of a specialist rescue crew at an accident scene. Actions by the group Last Generation have included blocking streets, throwing mashed potatoes at a Claude Monet painting at a …

Air traffic across Germany disrupted due to walkouts
3 years ago

Air traffic across Germany disrupted due to walkouts

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Air travel was disrupted across Germany on Tuesday as security personnel at several airports in the country staged walkouts to demand higher wages. Numerous flights were canceled at Frankfurt Airport due to the strike organized by trade union ver.di, German news agency dpa reported. Starting at 2 a.m., employees of the cargo and passenger controls at Germany’s largest …

Air traffic across Germany disrupted due to walkouts
3 years ago

Air traffic across Germany disrupted due to walkouts

The Independent  

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German airport strike causes flight cancellations, delays
3 years ago

German airport strike causes flight cancellations, delays

The Independent  

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Berlin protesters decry coronavirus measures; 600 detained
3 years, 7 months ago

Berlin protesters decry coronavirus measures; 600 detained

India TV News  

Thousands turned out in Berlin to protest the German government's anti-coronavirus measures despite a ban on the gatherings, leading to clashes with police and the detention of some 600 protesters. Berlin's police department deployed more than 2,000 officers to try and disperse the protests on Sunday, but it said officers who sought to redirect protesters or disband larger groups were …

German officials ban anti-lockdown protest near parliament
4 years, 4 months ago

German officials ban anti-lockdown protest near parliament

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German officials have cited security concerns in their decision to ban a series of protests planned Wednesday outside the federal parliament by people opposed to coronavirus lockdown measures. The unusual move comes amid fears that extremist groups could try to use a rally initially planned for Wednesday to attack the Bundestag, echoing an unsuccessful attempt to storm the …

Thousands in Leipzig protest German coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 4 months ago

Thousands in Leipzig protest German coronavirus restrictions

Associated Press  

BERLIN — More than 20,000 people demonstrated Saturday in eastern Germany against government-imposed restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus after a court rejected the city of Leipzig’s attempt to move the protest away from a central square, police said. “It is hard to explain how only two households are permitted to meet together and yet 16,000 people …

Drone activity grounds flights at Frankfurt airport, disrupting thousands of travellers
5 years ago

Drone activity grounds flights at Frankfurt airport, disrupting thousands of travellers

The Independent  

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Climate protests take off with London airport ‘blockade’
5 years, 5 months ago

Climate protests take off with London airport ‘blockade’

Al Jazeera  

Protesters have something to declare, but police are making sure they keep their feet on the ground. “I am not happy to be here, I want to be able to live on a planet that I can enjoy fully.” He had travelled from one of the improvised campsites set up by Extinction Rebellion in central London as part of the …

Swarms of climate activists storm German coal mine in fossil fuel protest
5 years, 9 months ago

Swarms of climate activists storm German coal mine in fossil fuel protest

The Independent  

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Germany airport strike: Hundreds of flights disrupted as security staff walk out
6 years, 2 months ago

Germany airport strike: Hundreds of flights disrupted as security staff walk out

The Independent  

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Murder in German city leads to far-right demonstrators calling for more protestors on streets
6 years, 6 months ago

Murder in German city leads to far-right demonstrators calling for more protestors on streets

The Independent  

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Berlin attack: German police storm refugee centre in airport hangar, say reports
8 years, 3 months ago

Berlin attack: German police storm refugee centre in airport hangar, say reports

The Independent  

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