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Lufthansa crisis deepens: Anniversary protests and CityLine shutdown
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On its 100th anniversary, Lufthansa faced protests from hundreds of flight attendants and pilots at Frankfurt Airport over long-simmering labor disputes, coinciding with the abrupt shutdown of subsidiary CityLine amid ongoing strikes.
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 collapsed onto its nose at a Frankfurt Airport gate on Thursday after the nose landing gear gave way. Several crew members and ground staff were injured.
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Amid Unicredit's ongoing takeover interest—holding over 26% of shares since 2024—Commerzbank fears significant cuts to its international network if acquired. Following recent top-level talks, CEO Bettina Orlopp and CFO Carsten Schmitt state there is no current basis for a merger, citing differences in valuation, business model, and the need for global presence to support German mid-sized firms.
The Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest book show, expects over 200,000 visitors and more than 1,000 authors. It opens to the public on Friday with earlier access and book sales from day one. Highlights include author meet-and-greets, a children's space program, and the guest of honor, the Philippines.
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A hobby drone pilot disrupted air traffic at Frankfurt Airport and now faces a five-figure fine. The illegal flight caused delays in takeoffs and landings. Authorities have classified the incident as serious.