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.
What specific steps are Austrian authorities taking to address the potential for cross-border involvement in these threats, as mentioned by the security expert?
## Interview with a Security Expert on Recent Bomb Threats in Austria
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is [Guest Name], a security expert with extensive experience in threat assessment and response. Thank you for being here.
**Guest:**
Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Austria has witnessed a wave of bomb threats targeting various institutions, including schools and government buildings. This follows earlier threats against train stations. Can you shed some light on what we know about these incidents?
**Guest:** We’re seeing a concerning pattern of what appear to be coordinated bomb threats, similar to what plagued Austrian train stations earlier this year. While no explosive devices have been found so far, the disruption and fear these threats cause are very real. The targets seem random, affecting educational institutions and government offices across several federal states.
**Interviewer:** What are some possible motivations behind these threats?
**Guest:** It’s too early to say definitively, but several possibilities exist. It could be a copycat situation, individuals attempting to gain notoriety by mimicking previous incidents. We also can’t rule out organized groups attempting to sow chaos or potentially make specific demands.
**Interviewer:** What steps are Austrian authorities taking to address this issue?
**Guest:** Law enforcement agencies are taking these threats very seriously and taking several steps. This includes thorough investigations to identify the perpetrators, deploying additional security personnel to vulnerable locations, and collaborating with international partners given the potential for cross-border involvement.
**Interviewer:** What can the public do to help in the face of these threats?
**Guest:** Stay vigilant. If you see anything suspicious, report it to the authorities immediately. Be sure to follow instructions from law enforcement and emergency personnel. It’s crucial to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation.
**Interviewer:** Given the recent investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the train station threats, are authorities any closer to understanding who is behind these new threats?
**Guest:** While the arrest is a positive step, it’s too early to say whether it’s directly linked to the current wave of threats. Authorities are likely exploring all avenues, including potential connections between the two cases.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your expertise on this pressing issue.
**Guest:** My pleasure. It’s important to stay informed and be prepared, but most importantly, to remain calm and cooperate with authorities.
