Smoke Bombs Set Off as Pension Protesters Descend on French Airport

Protesters set off smoke bombs, triggering a fire alarm and prompting an evacuation at Biarritz Airport in France on Tuesday, March 28, Actu reported, as another round of protests against pension reform was expected across the country.

Footage posted by the Solidaires trade union shows protesters with flags in a smoke-filled entrance area at the airport.

Actu reported that 100 protesters were at the airport. According to Sud Ouest, passengers were still checking in but many flights were canceled early Tuesday. Credit: Solidaires 64 via Storyful

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