Ground handlers launch warning strike at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport: Local media sources reported on May 5 that HiSERV employees at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (IATA: BER), Germany, launched a warning strike on May 5, which will continue till May 9. The Verdi union called for the strike in response to ongoing labor disputes and the termination of the collective bargaining negotiations. HiSERV provides ground handling services at Berlin-Bradenburg Airport. Disruptions to airport operations can be expected.

Most restrictions relating to covid-19 implemented by the German Government have now been lifted, however, a significant number of Deutsche Post staff are still on sick leave. As a result, delivery delays could be expected in some parts of the country. 

Deutsche Post has advised that due to the rise of covid infections amongst staff and in view of measures to limit the spread of the virus, delays are to be expected in the processing of inbound and outbound mail items.