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A new airport has finally opened in the German capital: it was put into operation 9 years later than the original date. The construction of the Berlin-Brandenburg air harbor has been delayed due to cost overruns and changes in security systems to meet European requirements. As a result, the opening took place against the backdrop of the largest crisis in the history of air travel, caused by a pandemic.. The authorities admit that the complex, which has already absorbed billions of euros, will not be able to pay off for a very long time, according to Euronews..
Environmentalists who staged a protest at the new terminal also spoke about the environmental crisis. According to them, in these conditions it is " The demonstration was also organized by the capital's taxi drivers: so far only 300 drivers out of about 7 thousand have received permission to enter..
The airport was named after Willy Brandt: it is alleged that the German Chancellor made a huge contribution to the protection of the right to free movement.
The new harbor is located next to the old Schonefeld airport and actually " Berlin's second operating international airport, Tegel, will shut down in a week.