The federal capital Vienna was already affected on Monday, as a spokesman for the APA State Police Directorate confirmed. On Tuesday there were threats in other federal states. In Eisenstadt the agricultural college was affected, in Tyrol the education directorate was affected. The police are checking the incidents, the APA said.
The Burgenland state government office received an email containing a threat. This was probably directed against the agricultural college; the students had to leave the building in the morning. In response to an APA request, the Burgenland State Police Directorate confirmed the existence of a threat. This will be taken seriously and examined. It was not initially clear which buildings the threats were directed at in Vienna.
No suspicious items found
There was also a bomb threat in Styria. The Education Directorate was affected here around 9:00 a.m. During the police operation, “everything was searched and no suspicious objects were found,” as the Styria State Police Directorate said. According to police, evacuation was not necessary. The incident was not made a big deal in communications because it was not intended to motivate more free riders.
In Tyrol, the education directorate in Innsbruck was affected by a bomb threat. The threat was sent by email, a police spokeswoman told APA. However, the executive assumed that there was a “low risk situation”, so no evacuation was carried out. As a precaution, however, the building was being searched and explosives detection dogs were also involved, it was said.
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The incidents are reminiscent of a series of bomb threats against train stations across Austria in recent months. In mid-October, a 20-year-old suspect was finally located in Switzerland.
## Series of Bomb Threats Plague Austrian Institutions
**(Vienna, Austria)**- A wave of bomb threats has swept across Austria, targeting various institutions including schools and government buildings in multiple federal states. While no explosives have been found, the incidents have caused disruptions and raised concerns about potential copycat acts.
I’m joined now by **[Guest Name]**, a security analyst with expertise in threat assessment. **[Guest Name]**, can you shed some light on the situation?
**[Guest Name]:** Good morning. The recent series of bomb threats is indeed concerning. It seems we’re facing a pattern similar to the train station threats we saw a few months ago, although the targets are more diverse this time.
**What’s your assessment of the motivation behind these threats?**
**[Guest Name]:** It’s difficult to say definitively without a thorough investigation. However, several possibilities exist. It could be a lone wolf seeking disruption and attention, an organized group attempting to instill fear, or even a bizarre prank gone wrong.
**The police seem to be taking a cautious approach, evacuating some buildings but not others. What factors might influence their response?**
**[Guest Name]:** The authorities likely weigh several factors, including the nature of the threat, the credibility of the source, the specific location, and potential risk to public safety. Evacuations are a last resort, as they can cause unnecessary panic and logistical strain. In some cases, a thorough search of the premises may be deemed sufficient.
**These incidents could potentially inspire copycats. What can be done to prevent that?**
**[Guest Name]:** Public awareness plays a crucial role. Authorities must clearly communicate the seriousness of making these threats, while also urging the public to report any suspicious activity. Additionally, promoting responsible media coverage that avoids sensationalism can help prevent the spread of fear and potential inspiration for copycats.
**Thank you for your insights, [Guest Name].”**
