Producer: April 2010: Shut down of Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt with reporter Tania Page for Aljazeera English. Production: Surridge Films
The eruption of the volcano Eyjafijallajökull, had massive effects not only on Iceland but also on large parts of northern and central Europe. In mid-April 2010 air traffic was disrupted for several days at Frankfurt airport due to volcanic ash. Gradually, goods that were produced for export or those that had been eagerly awaited could not leave nor enter the country. World economy was in serious troubles.