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Mar 21, 22:09

Heathrow Airport Partially Reopens After Major Power Outage

A large fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport caused a major power outage, leading to the cancellation of over 1,000 flights and affecting approximately 200,000 passengers; the airport partially reopened today with limited flights.

Heathrow Airport Partially Reopens After Major Power Outage

A large fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport caused a major power outage, leading to the cancellation of over 1,000 flights and affecting approximately 200,000 passengers; the airport partially reopened today with limited flights.

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What was the immediate impact of the power outage at Heathrow Airport, and how many passengers were affected?

A major fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a significant power outage at Heathrow Airport, leading to the cancellation of over 1,000 flights and affecting approximately 200,000 passengers. The airport reopened partially today with repatriation flights and aircraft relocation, aiming for full operations tomorrow.

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Jan 3, 22:08

Germany Airport Delays: BKA IT Failure Causes Widespread Disruptions

A technical failure in the German Federal Criminal Police Office's (BKA) information systems on Friday afternoon caused widespread delays at major German airports, impacting non-Schengen arrivals and departures, with passengers experiencing extended wait times and water being provided in Düsseldorf.

Germany Airport Delays: BKA IT Failure Causes Widespread Disruptions

A technical failure in the German Federal Criminal Police Office's (BKA) information systems on Friday afternoon caused widespread delays at major German airports, impacting non-Schengen arrivals and departures, with passengers experiencing extended wait times and water being provided in Düsseldorf.

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What were the immediate consequences of the IT failure affecting Germany's automated border control systems at major airports?

A nationwide IT failure in Germany's automated border control systems caused significant delays at major airports on Friday afternoon. Passengers faced extended wait times at passport control, particularly those traveling to and from non-Schengen countries. The disruption, affecting systems operated by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), lasted several hours before being resolved in the evening.

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Mar 21, 22:09

EU Drops "Rearm Europe" Amidst Heathrow Closure and Istanbul Protests

The European Commission is dropping the term "Rearm Europe" for its military modernization plan after pushback from Italy and Spain; Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire, canceling 1,300+ flights; and mass protests continue in Istanbul over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

EU Drops "Rearm Europe" Amidst Heathrow Closure and Istanbul Protests

The European Commission is dropping the term "Rearm Europe" for its military modernization plan after pushback from Italy and Spain; Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire, canceling 1,300+ flights; and mass protests continue in Istanbul over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

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What are the immediate impacts of the name change for the EU's military initiative and the Heathrow Airport closure?

The European Commission will gradually remove the term "Rearm Europe" from its initiative to modernize the EU's military capabilities, following concerns from Italy and Spain that the name is too aggressive and might alienate citizens. Heathrow Airport in London is closed Friday due to a fire at a power substation, affecting over 1300 flights and hundreds of thousands of passengers. Mass protests continue in Istanbul following the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen by many as a politically motivated move.

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