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Activists Block Roads to Berlin Air Show, Causing Delays
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Activists Block Roads to Berlin Air Show, Causing Delays

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pro-Palestine activists blocked access roads to the International Air and Space Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, causing travel delays.
  • The group "Peacefully against Genocide" claimed responsibility, criticizing arms manufacturers' presence at the event.
  • Organizers advised visitors to walk from the nearest train station, while police reported partial reopening of one road.

Pro-Palestine activists disrupted the opening of the International Air and Space Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin on Monday by blocking access roads, leading to significant travel delays for attendees.

The group "Peacefully against Genocide" claimed responsibility for the protest, stating their criticism centers on the presence of arms manufacturers at the exhibition. "Please expect increased waiting times and delays when arriving," the organizers informed visitors.

Please expect increased waiting times and delays when arriving.

— ILA OrganizersThe organizers informed visitors about the disruptions caused by the protest.

A police spokesperson confirmed that the Dorfstraße access road was blocked, though the Wiesenweg access road was later reopened on one side. ILA organizers recommended that visitors walk from the Waßmannsdorf S-Bahn station to the exhibition grounds.

The ILA, held near Berlin Brandenburg Airport, opened its doors with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expected to attend. The exhibition features approximately 750 exhibitors from 37 countries. It is open to trade visitors until Friday, with the general public able to attend on Saturday and Sunday.

The Dorfstraße access road was blocked.

— Police SpokespersonA police spokesperson confirmed the road closure due to the protest.
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