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Salon
Salon
Science
Matthew Rozsa

Climate protest shuts Frankfurt airport

Climate protesters disrupted flights all across Europe on Thursday after they breached security fences at Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest hub for international travel. Airport security joined police and firefighters in removing the protesters, but not before at least 140 flights were canceled, with more cancellations expected to follow.

“We sharply condemn these unauthorized demonstrations, and we reserve the right to take legal action against the participants,” Frankfurt Airport said in a statement. “Their activities pose severe danger to flight operations — possibly putting human life at risk.”

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