Berlin’s new airport: ‘This time it will happen’
By DW
03 December 2019 |
9:53 am
Authorities have set an opening date for Berlin's new airport, again. Many such dates have come and gone, but this one might actually stick, politicians say. DW brings you highlights of the Berlin airport saga.
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