Cologne-Bonn Airport in Germany has temporarily shut down operations due to a security incident.

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13/02/2026
The Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany was temporarily shut down on the same day due to a security incident. A spokesperson for the Cologne police said that a luggage scanner malfunctioned, causing many passengers to undergo security checks again. However, the police did not disclose further details. According to the German Federal Police, the time for the airport to resume operations is not yet clear.