8 m. ago Drones that shut Munich airport were 'military', report says as thousands of Oktoberfest visitors are hit by delays

German news outlet Bild reported that the drones spotted hovering over the travel hub were military in nature, as flights resumed 'progressively' today with visitors to the city still affected by delays.

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5 h. ago Storm Amy forces Premier League stadium closure as statement issued ahead of fixture

Everton are set to take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, with the Toffees' new Hill Dickinson Stadium set to host the fixture

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6 h. ago Munich Airport reopens after ‘drones force closure twice in 24 hours’

Authorities shut the airport twice after suspected drone sightings

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8 h. ago Germany's Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to suspected drones

Germany’s Munich Airport has reopened after authorities shut it down for the second time in less than 24 hours after more suspected drone sightings

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13 h. ago Munich airport forced to suspend flights for second day in a row over drone sightings

About 6,500 passengers stranded as interior minister says earlier drone incident a ‘wake-up call’Munich airport was forced to halt operations for the second day in a row on Friday over drone sightings, with dozens of flights and more than 6,000 passengers affected.Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights due to unidentified drones, while Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia, which has brushed off the allegations. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Drone sighting shuts major European airport as thousands stranded

Passengers at Munich airport were left stranded after air traffic control was forced to suspend operations

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31 h. ago Munich airport reopens after halting flights because of drone sightings

Travel disrupted for thousands on eve of national holiday in latest drone incident to hit European aviationMunich airport has reopened after drone sightings over the facility on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers in the German city on the eve of a national holiday.A further 15 arriving flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and Frankfurt, the airport said in a statement, marking the latest drone disruption to European aviation after sightings temporarily shut airports last week in Denmark and Norway. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Calls for police to shoot down drones after Munich airport disruption – latest updates

Bavarian PM joins calls to strengthen Germany’s air defences after latest incidentMunich airport reopens after halting flightsBavarian prime minister Markus Söder has joined the calls to strengthen Germany’s air defences, telling Bild that “our police must be able to shoot drones down immediately,” instead of “waiting”.CSU leader Söder added that the issue will be discussed during the Bavarian cabinet meeting on Tuesday, and a draft law will be fast-tracked to change the regulations accordingly. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Munich airport temporarily shut after drone sightings in the area

Officials say Munich airport has been temporarily shut down after a string of drone sightings in the area

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38 h. ago Munich drone sightings force airport to cancel flights in latest Europe disruption

The German airport was forced to suspend operations, in the latest drone disruption to European aviationDrone sightings over Munich airport on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers in the German city.Another 15 arriving flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and Frankfurt, the airport said in a statement, marking the latest drone disruption to European aviation after sightings temporarily shut airports in Denmark and Norway last week. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Munich Airport is closed as all flights are grounded as tourists try to jet in for Oktoberfest after 'drones spotted'

The travel disruption could affect thousands of passengers as the German city has been welcoming revellers from around the globe for its world famous Oktoberfest beer festival.

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5 d. ago Funeral care scandal victim ditches husband’s ashes' fearing they aren't his

Jackie Barnes has been forced to ditch her husband's “ashes” as she battles for closure.

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9 d. ago Uncertainty over Lix Toll fuel station nine months after storm damage forced closure

The Lix Toll Fuel Station, on the A85, has remained shut for almost nine months, meaning drivers in the area have been forced to travel to Callander and Tyndrum - a 40-mile round trip - to top up.

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1 week ago Drone sightings cause widespread disruption and delays at Norway and Denmark airports

Copenhagen airport, the busiest in the Nordic region, reopened early on Tuesday after drones halted take-offs and landings for nearly four hoursAirports in Norway and Denmark faced hours of disruption on Monday night after drone sightings caused flight delays and cancellations.Copenhagen airport – the busiest in the Nordic region – reopened early on Tuesday after drone sightings halted take-offs and landings for nearly four hours, the airport said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Amsterdam Schiphol Joins London Heathrow, Munich, Paris Charles De Gaulle, Dublin, Istanbul And More In July Airport Travel Growth Momentum Across Europe: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Amsterdam Schiphol Joins London Heathrow, Munich, Paris Charles De Gaulle, Dublin, Istanbul And More In July Airport Travel Growth Momentum Across Europe: Here’s Everything You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Billy Porter recovering from ‘serious case of sepsis’ as Broadway show closes early

The 55-year-old actor has been playing Emcee in Cabaret, which will now shut a month earlier than plannedBilly Porter is “recovering from a serious case of sepsis”, forcing the early closure of Broadway’s revival of Cabaret in which he played a leading role.The show’s producers announced on Sunday that Porter “is recovering from a serious case of sepsis” that will prevent him from returning to the stage. Continue reading...

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