A Place of Chaos: Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel
Briefly

The article describes the grim reality faced by refugees from Ukraine arriving in Berlin at the Arrival Center located in a former airport. Passengers on bus 410 show the toll of their journey, characterized by exhaustion and silent desperation. They carry QR codes indicating their status, suggesting the bureaucratic challenges they must navigate for basic services like education and housing. The site, Tegel Airport, has transitioned from a pandemic vaccination center to a temporary refuge for the displaced, reflecting both the urgency of their plight and the hope for a better future in Germany.
The arrival center at Tegel Airport has transformed from a vaccination hub into a temporary shelter for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine, symbolizing hope amid despair.
Passengers on the charter bus to Tegel Airport's Arrival Center embody the challenges faced by refugees—dark circles, little conversation, and hope hinged on bureaucratic processes.
Read at Spiegel
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