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 initially not 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 Styrian State Police Directorate said. According to police, evacuation was not necessary. The incident was not made a big deal in communication 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 actions are Austrian authorities taking in response to the bomb threats against institutions?
## Interview: Surge in Bomb Threats Across Austria
**Interviewer:** We’ve seen a series of bomb threats across Austria in the past few days, targeting institutions like schools and government offices. Can you tell us what’s happening?
**Security Expert:** Absolutely. There’s been a concerning surge in these threats throughout the country, with incidents reported in Vienna, Eisenstadt, Tyrol, and Styria. We’re seeing emails containing threats directed at educational institutions, government buildings, and even agricultural colleges.
**Interviewer:** What’s the response from the authorities been like?
**Security Expert:** Police are taking every threat seriously. In most cases, they’re conducting thorough searches of the buildings, including deploying explosives detection dogs, to ensure public safety. While evacuations haven’t always been necessary, the disruption and fear these threats cause are undeniable.
**Interviewer:** Has anyone been apprehended? Do authorities have any leads on who might be behind this?
**Security Expert:** Thankfully, in many of these cases, no suspicious items have been found. Investigations are ongoing, and while there’s no concrete information on a specific suspect or motive yet, these incidents eerily resemble a series of false bomb threats targeting train stations across Austria just a few months ago. In that case, a 20-year-old suspect was eventually located abroad.
**Interviewer:** This paints a worrying picture. What would you say to the public?
**Security Expert:** It’s understandable to feel anxious. Remain vigilant, report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately, and trust that law enforcement is working diligently to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
