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New use for old airport: Berlin's Tegel Airport now houses refugees from Ukraine

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The main terminal of the Berlin-Tegel Airport, previously a vaccination centre during the pandemic. In recent weeks, it's been turned into a refugee centre for those fleeing war in Ukraine. — Photos: dpa

There are slips of paper at the check-in counter at Berlin's former airport, reading "toiletries" or "pet food" while others list the times for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

All are written in English, to help the refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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