Over 200 Arrested in Protests Against LNG Conference in Berlin

Climate activists clash with police during demonstrations targeting the World LNG Summit at the Adlon Hotel.

• The World LNG Summit, a major international conference on liquefied natural gas, is being held at Berlin's Adlon Hotel, drawing protests from climate groups.
• More than 200 demonstrators were temporarily detained by police, with charges including public order offenses, coercion, and property damage.
• Protest actions included sit-ins, blockades, and a symbolic green paint attack against the hotel's entrance to criticize alleged 'greenwashing' by the gas industry.
• At least ten police officers were reported injured during confrontations, with some officers describing being 'overrun' by protesters.
• Environmental groups argue that liquefied natural gas is more harmful than coal when accounting for extraction and transport, condemning its promotion as a transition fuel.

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