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Climate neutral city in disused Berlin airport?

One of Berlin’s former airports that closed in 2020, has reopened its doors as a sustainability and technology hub. In the space of Tegel’s former cargo halls, companies are working together to find solutions to dependence on fossil fuels. ADVERTISEMENT The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue conference welcomed climate curious visitors to the German capital this

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Iraq’s former defense minister arrested in Swedish airport for alleged fraud

Iraq’s former defense minister, Najah al-Shammari, has been arrested in Sweden for allegedly receiving illegal benefits. Prosecutor Jens Nilsson confirmed his arrest, stating he was wanted for almost a year and a half. Al-Shammari was detained at Stockholm airport upon arrival in Sweden on Monday. Iraq’s former defense minister, who holds dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship, has

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Some travelers will be able to screen themselves at Vegas airport

Going through airport security can be a soul-sucking experience, which is why many travelers enroll in the TSA PreCheck system to qualify for shorter lines — and the right to keep their belt and shoes on as they go through the body scanner. Soon, the Transportation Security Administration may lighten the load even further for

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Haiti gangs demand PM resignation after latest airport attack

Gangs in Haiti attempted to seize control of country’s main airport on Monday, after mass escapes from two major prisons over the weekend. ADVERTISEMENT Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites.  It comes as

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Bomb scare shuts down Zimbabwean airport, president says

A bomb scare at Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Airport prompted its closure, leading to the cancellation of President Edson Mnangagwa’s address at a renewable energy conference. An airline alerted airport authorities about an email from an anonymous sender, citing a credible threat to Zimbabwean airports. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe noted flight diversions and delays

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Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Dutch rapper at French airport

A suspect in the fatal shooting of Dutch rapper Bigidagoe was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris under a European warrant. The 20-year-old suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was intercepted while attempting to board a flight to French Guiana. The suspect is currently detained and will be transferred to judicial officials in Amsterdam.

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Footage reveals bumpy landing at London’s Heathrow Airport

A flight from Kuwait has experienced a bumpy landing. The plane endured a rough entry while flying into London’s Heathrow Airport. The British Airways plane bounced on the runway multiple times as it struggled to manage the strong winds. However, it did manage to eventually land safely. Footage has revealed the plane’s second landing attempt,

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