Genoa airport brought to standstill by striking workers

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 13 - Genoa airport was brought to a standstill Thursday by striking workers from the Ansaldo Energia energy plant protesting against plans to close their factory.
    A group of workers blocked the boarding gate area.
    Previously there were moments of tension with police outside the building.
    Liguria Governor Giovanni Toti and Genoa Mayor Marco Bucci issued a statement saying that "thuggery does not help dialogue".
    They said "you don't defend your own rights by trampling those of others". (ANSA).