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Japan: Water Pipe Burst in Kyoto Causes Road Flooding, Traffic Disruptions

A water pipe burst near Gojo-Takakura, a famous area in Kyoto, on Wednesday, April 30, causing roads to flood and traffic restrictions.

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Belgium: Protesting Farmers Arrive At EU Capital Brussels With Tractors 2

Hundreds of farmers arrived at EU Capital Brussels with tractors on Monday mooning, February 26, when the EU agriculture ministers’ meeting was planned. Traffic of the city was severely disrupted while clashes between police and protesters were reported. As protesters were setting fires and dumping manure, water cannons were deployed by the law enforcement.

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Belgium: Protesting Farmers Arrive At EU Capital Brussels With Tractors

Hundreds of farmers arrived at EU Capital Brussels with tractors on Monday mooning, February 26, when the EU agriculture ministers’ meeting was planned. Traffic of the city was severely disrupted while clashes between police and protesters were reported. As protesters were setting fires and dumping manure, water cannons were deployed by the law enforcement.

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India's Delhi, outskirts mandate Stage-III measure against severe air quality

STORY: India's Delhi, outskirts mandate Stage-III measure against severe air quality SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of air pollution 3. various of traffic in New Delhi STORYLINE: India's federal government Sunday mandated the enforcement of anti-pollution measures classified under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Indian capital territory -- Delhi and its outskirts with immediate effect. Under GRAP Stage-III, there is a ban on operations in stone crushers, mining and related activities in the National Capital Region. Additionally, a strict ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities has been implemented throughout the region. Local government authorities have been directed to impose rigorous restrictions on the use of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel Light Motor Vehicles with four wheels. The step aims to reduce vehicular emissions,

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Rachida Dati At Olympics Security Meeting - Paris

Rachida Dati organises a meeting to present the security perimeters and traffic restrictions for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris, France, January 11, 2024. Photo by Alain Guizard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati At Olympics Security Meeting - Paris

Rachida Dati organises a meeting to present the security perimeters and traffic restrictions for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris, France, January 11, 2024. Photo by Alain Guizard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati At Olympics Security Meeting - Paris

Rachida Dati organises a meeting to present the security perimeters and traffic restrictions for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris, France, January 11, 2024. Photo by Alain Guizard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rachida Dati At Olympics Security Meeting - Paris

Rachida Dati organises a meeting to present the security perimeters and traffic restrictions for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris, France, January 11, 2024. Photo by Alain Guizard/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi

STORY: Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the air pollution in New Delhi STORYLINE: Restrictions on movement of vehicles and construction activities were once again imposed in Delhi on Saturday in view of rising air pollution levels. The state's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that air quality index (AQI) in the national capital had entered into "severe" category, restrictions on movement of traffic and construction activities were hence imposed. The federal government's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) amid worsening AQI in the region. An AQI of 447 was recorded in Delhi which comes under the "severe" category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showe

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Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital

STORY: Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of traffic STORYLINE: Indian capital experienced a notable improvement in air quality on Wednesday owing to light rainfall and increased wind speeds. The Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped from 365 on Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 258 by Wednesday at 9 a.m. The authorities revoked the Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), which resulted in the relaxation of bans on specific types of vehicles in Delhi, and nearby surrounding areas of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar. Earlier actions, initiated by the government on Nov. 2, involved halting various pollution-causing activities, such as construction and mining. However, with these restrictions now lifted, there might be a restart of these activities

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Finland - Russia - Vartius border station - migrants

Traffic at the Vartius border station in Kuhmo, eastern Finland, on November 19, 2023. Most migrants are now arriving to the Vartius border station between Finland and Russia since on Saturday Finland closed four southernmost crossing points on its eastern border with Russia. LEHTIKUVA / MISKA PUUMALA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Miska Puumala/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Vartius border station - migrants

Traffic at the Vartius border station in Kuhmo, eastern Finland, on November 19, 2023. Most migrants are now arriving to the Vartius border station between Finland and Russia since on Saturday Finland closed four southernmost crossing points on its eastern border with Russia. LEHTIKUVA / MISKA PUUMALA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Miska Puumala/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Finland - Russia - Vartius border station - migrants

Traffic at the Vartius border station in Kuhmo, eastern Finland, on November 19, 2023. Most migrants are now arriving to the Vartius border station between Finland and Russia since on Saturday Finland closed four southernmost crossing points on its eastern border with Russia. LEHTIKUVA / MISKA PUUMALA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Miska Puumala/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-G20 SUMMIT-SECURITY

(230908) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard near a billboard for the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 7, 2023. The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-G20 SUMMIT-SECURITY

(230908) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard near the logo of the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 7, 2023. The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-G20 SUMMIT-SECURITY

(230908) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard near a billboard for the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 7, 2023. The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-G20 SUMMIT-SECURITY

(230908) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard near the main venue of the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 7, 2023. The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-G20 SUMMIT-SECURITY

(230908) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indian paramilitary troopers stand guard near the main venue of the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 7, 2023. The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-G20 SUMMIT-SECURITY

(230908) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indian policemen direct the traffic near the main venue of the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 7, 2023. The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-G20 SUMMIT-SECURITY

(230908) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard next to a billboard for the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 7, 2023. The Indian capital of New Delhi geared up to host the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit at the weekend with tight security arrangements. Officials said the restrictions and traffic regulations came into effect in New Delhi on Friday morning and will continue until early Monday. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Photo taken on May 20, 2023, from a helicopter shows traffic congestion in Hiroshima caused by road restrictions on the second day of the Group of Seven summit held in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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2023 Moscow motorcycle season begins

STORY: 2023 Moscow motorcycle season begins DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of motorcyclists taking part in the parade STORYLINE: 2023 motorcycle season in Moscow officially kicked off on Saturday, with some 5,000 motorcyclists taking to the streets of the Russian capital in a roaring parade. A Moscow municipal official said the number of the participants this year broke the records in the past several years. 21 biker clubs took part in the parade, which is also known as the spring motorcycle festival. Moscow imposed traffic restrictions on the city's Garden Ring, where bikers rode one and a half circles and finally gathered at Muzeon park. The festival continued with musical shows, bike tricks and water sports performances. The annual motorcycle festivals usually take place in Moscow in May and September, when a column of motorcyclists passes through the center of the city, marking the opening and closing of the motorcycle season respecti

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Indonesia lifts COVID-19 related public mobility restrictions

STORY: Indonesia lifts COVID-19 related public mobility restrictions DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Joko Widodo's speech (courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Bali, Umbul Square in East Java, Cilegon in Banten, a train station, a port and a traffic center (courtesy of Antara) 3. various of vaccination 4. SOUNDBITE (Indonesian): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: The Indonesian government has decided to lift COVID-19 related public activity restrictions nationwide, President Joko Widodo announced on Friday. The decision was made based on the latest infection figures, the president said at the presidential palace in Jakarta. After more than 10 months of deliberation and consideration of the numbers available, the government has decided to put an end to the public mobility restriction protocol, locally known as PPBM, Widodo said. SOUNDBITE (Indonesian): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "Ther

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'APEC Blue' in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A rare blue sky is seen over the main stadium of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, due to the Chinese government's imposition of restrictions on road traffic and plant operations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

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Traffic around Tahrir Square

CAIRO, Egypt - Cars take to the streets again around Tahrir Square in Cairo on Feb. 13, 2011, after traffic restrictions there were lifted.

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India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31

STORY: India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31 DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. India gate 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of market area 5. various of religious place 6. various of public transport 7. various of hospital area 8. various of traffic STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India "India ends its all COVID-19 restrictions from today, March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic." After witnessing the dip in the COVID-19 infections, all existing COVID-19 restrictions will be removed from March 31. Almost two years after implementing containment measures, the home ministry has decided to end all containment measures against COVID-19. However, wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing norms will continue as earlier, said the federal home ministry, in communication with States o

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COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai

A fence barring people's traffic is set up in a residential area in western Shanghai on March 31, 2022, a day ahead of the start of a COVID-19 lockdown. A two-stage lockdown is in place in Shanghai, with the city's eastern part under restrictions between March 28 and April 1 and the western part between April 1 and April 5.

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INDIA-MUMBAI-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASE-TRAFFIC JAM

(220212) -- MUMBAI, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles are seen stuck in a traffic jam on a highway in Mumbai, India, Feb. 11, 2022. India's financial capital Mumbai will ease COVID-19 restrictions by the end of this month, the city's mayor said on Tuesday. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-MUMBAI-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASE-TRAFFIC JAM

(220212) -- MUMBAI, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles are seen stuck in a traffic jam on a highway in Mumbai, India, Feb. 11, 2022. India's financial capital Mumbai will ease COVID-19 restrictions by the end of this month, the city's mayor said on Tuesday. (Str/Xinhua)

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Entrance to Shiba Park, where large-scale traffic restrictions were implemented

The Shiba-Koen Interchange (entrance) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway in Minato Ward, Tokyo, which is currently closed due to the Enthronement Ceremony. The Shiba-Koen interchange of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway is closed due to the enthronement ceremony on October 22, 2019.

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Entrance to Shiba Park, where large-scale traffic restrictions were implemented

The Shiba-Koen Interchange (entrance) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway in Minato Ward, Tokyo, which is currently closed due to the Enthronement Ceremony. The Shiba-Koen interchange of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway is closed due to the enthronement ceremony on October 22, 2019.

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Scenes around the Imperial Palace on the day of the Enthronement Ceremony

The scene around the Imperial Palace on the day of the Enthronement Rites, which attracted many people despite the unfortunate weather. Due to the postponement of the parade, traffic restrictions will be imposed again in November. The parade was postponed and traffic will be restricted again in November.

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Large-scale traffic restrictions imposed on the Metropolitan Expressway for the Enthronement Ceremony

"Large-scale overtaking restrictions are in effect on the day of the Enthronement Ceremony. A bulletin board showing information on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway in Minato Ward, Tokyo. October 22, 2019, Minato Ward, Tokyo; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Scenes around the Imperial Palace on the day of the Enthronement Ceremony

The scene around the Imperial Palace on the day of the Enthronement Rites, which attracted many people despite the unfortunate weather. Due to the postponement of the parade, traffic restrictions will be imposed again in November. The parade was postponed and traffic will be restricted again in November.

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Scenes around the Imperial Palace on the day of the Enthronement Ceremony

The scene around the Imperial Palace on the day of the Enthronement Rites, which attracted many peopledespite the unfortunate weather. Due to the postponement of the parade, traffic restrictions will be imposed again in November. The parade was postponed and traffic will be restricted again in November.

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Oil Crisis

Due to oil restrictions, small and medium-sized businesses are facing a severe shortage of raw materials. Meanwhile, Daruma stoves are selling like hotcakes. 　　 (Jumbo airplane, bullet train, trucks on the highway), emergency meeting against oil restrictions, ministers convene at the Prime Minister's Office, Minister of International Trade and Industry Nakasone appeals to bipartisan groups for measures, people get into elevators, petroleum product factories, interviews with officials, foundry in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, production of Daruma stove, posters for saving electricity, neon lights disappear, date of release: unknown Daruma stove production, energy-saving posters, disappearing neon lights, shooting date unknown, release date: November 23, 1973.

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Oil Crisis

Due to oil restrictions, small and medium-sized businesses are facing a severe shortage of raw materials. Meanwhile, Daruma stoves are selling like hotcakes. Airplanes flying, traffic congestion, bullet trains running, TVs lined up at electronics retail stores, government deciding on emergency oil measures, Minister of International Trade and Industry Yasuhiro Nakasone entering the Diet, Minister of International Trade and Industry Nakasone asking each party for bipartisan cooperation, interview with Minister of International Trade and Industry Nakasone, elevators being temporarily shut down due to a campaign to save money, workplaces of small and medium-sized companies suffering from shortages, interview with a person who appears to be a business owner, Saitama Prefecture. An interview with what appears to be a business owner, a foundry in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, Daruma stoves lined up, department stores. shooting date unknown, release date: November 23, 1973.

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Beijing issues "red alert" again for hazardous smog

An electric sign shows traffic restrictions in Beijing on Dec. 18, 2015, for a period from Dec. 19-22, as the city issued another red alert for air pollution, the highest of four danger levels, urging people to stay indoors and curbing the use of cars on the road. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Traffic around Tahrir Square

CAIRO, Egypt - Cars take to the streets again around Tahrir Square in Cairo on Feb. 13, 2011, after traffic restrictions there were lifted. (Kyodo)

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'APEC Blue' in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A rare blue sky is seen over the main stadium of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, due to the Chinese government's imposition of restrictions on road traffic and plant operations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. (Kyodo)

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Empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE sticker on the floor of empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE sticker on the floor of empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague

Nearly empty hall of the Vaclav Havel Airport in Ruzyne, Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2020. Traffic at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sank to the lowest level in April as passenger numbers plunged by 99.6 percent year on year to mere 5,031 people owing to restrictions adopted in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, airport operator Letiste Praha spokeswoman Katerina Pavlikova told CTK today. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)