**Munich Airport Temporarily Closes After Reports of Unverified Drones**
Munich, Germany — Germany’s Munich Airport was temporarily closed Saturday night following reports of drones that authorities were unable to verify, federal police said. The airport, one of Germany’s largest, reopened before midnight, and air traffic was operating normally by Sunday morning.
“Suspicious observations” were reported by several people, including security officials and airport employees, according to federal police and airport authorities. These sightings occurred around 10 p.m. local time on Saturday for roughly 30 minutes, and again around 11 p.m. for another half-hour.
The airport reported only minor impacts on flights and passengers. Three flights were diverted—two of which later landed at Munich—while one departure was canceled.
Federal police conducted a search but did not find any drones or suspicious individuals in the area.
This closure marks the latest incident amid a series of mysterious drone overflights affecting the airspace of European Union member countries. Earlier this month, Munich Airport was forced to close twice within 24 hours due to similar drone sightings, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers.
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