All articles tagged with #munich airport
Originally Published 3 months ago — by UNITED24 Media
Germany has deployed a laser-based system near Munich Airport to detect and track unauthorized drones following recent disruptions to air traffic caused by drone sightings, with authorities taking additional measures to ensure safety and investigate the incidents.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Drones shut down Munich airport overnight amid EU debates on building a 'drone wall' to address recent airspace breaches in Poland, Estonia, and other countries, as part of broader defense planning.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder calls for immediate authority for police to shoot down drones following disruptions at Munich airport, highlighting increasing drone threats in Europe and the need for stronger air defenses, amid ongoing debates and legislative efforts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Drone sightings over Munich airport led to flight cancellations and disruptions, amid broader European security concerns linked to recent airspace incidents and NATO's increased vigilance in the Baltic Sea region, with tensions involving Russia and heightened European defense measures.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by DW
Drone sightings at Munich airport led to the temporary closure of runways, resulting in the cancellation of 17 flights and diversion of 15 others, disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers. The airport reopened after police searched the area without finding any suspicious individuals. This incident follows similar drone-related closures in Denmark and Norway and occurs during Munich's Oktoberfest.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Flights at Munich Airport were halted after drone sightings, with authorities blaming Russia for the activity, leading to the redirection of flights and passenger accommodations, amid broader European concerns over drone incursions linked to Russia.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Munich Airport in Germany was temporarily closed after a wave of drone sightings, grounding 17 flights and diverting 15 others, amid heightened European security concerns related to drone incursions and geopolitical tensions involving Russia and NATO.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Munich Airport in Germany was temporarily closed after a wave of drone sightings, grounding 17 flights and diverting 15 others, amid heightened European security concerns related to drone activity and regional tensions. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 a.m., as authorities investigate the incidents, which are part of a broader pattern of drone sightings across Europe linked to security threats and geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich International Airport after failing to declare a luxury watch, which he claimed was for charity, during a routine customs inspection. The watch, valued at over 430 euros, was from his personal collection and was intended for auction at a charity event in Austria. Despite a potential tax exemption for charitable items, Schwarzenegger will face formal criminal tax charges, with any penalties to be determined during the proceedings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for hours by customs at Munich Airport after arriving in Germany with a luxury watch, potentially to be auctioned at a charity event. The watch, valued at about 20,000 euros, was allegedly undeclared and prompted a routine check due to its value exceeding 430 euros. Schwarzenegger's charity auctions raise millions of dollars for after-school programs and environmental work, and his team stated that the watch is likely to be auctioned despite the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich airport for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing while traveling to Austria for a charity auction. The Hollywood star and former California governor tried to pay the taxes for the watch at the airport but faced issues with the credit card machine and ATM. The watch, custom-made by Audemars Piguet, was intended for auction to raise funds for The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative. A criminal investigation for possible tax evasion is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Arnold Schwarzenegger faced criminal tax proceedings in Germany after failing to declare a watch he owned upon arrival at Munich airport, where he was detained for over two hours. The former governor and movie star was reportedly traveling with the watch, which he intended to auction at a charity event. Despite his cooperation, the customs officers' handling of the situation was described as a "total comedy of errors."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Arnold Schwarzenegger was held at Munich airport for over two hours after failing to declare a luxury watch he owns, which he may auction for charity. He was released and traveled on, but will face criminal tax proceedings for the incident. A source close to the actor claimed that he cooperated with customs officers and was willing to pre-pay potential taxes on the watch, but encountered various issues with payment methods during the process.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich airport for failing to declare an expensive watch he intended to auction for charity, leading to criminal proceedings for tax evasion. The luxury timepiece, made by Audemars Piguet, was meant to be auctioned at a fundraising dinner for Schwarzenegger’s climate initiative in Austria, but tax should have been paid on it as it was intended for sale in the EU.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Munich Airport suspended all flights due to freezing rain and severe weather conditions, causing travel disruptions. Three people died in traffic accidents, including a school bus crash and a collision between a car and a tractor-trailer. Train services were also affected, with cancellations and delays in the Munich region. Heavy snowfall in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland has led to concerns about avalanches and further disruptions to public transport.