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 at 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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## Interview on Recent Bomb Threats in Austria
**Host:** Joining us today is Dr. Anna Zimmermann, a security expert who has been following the recent wave of bomb threats targeting various institutions in Austria. Dr. Zimmermann, thank you for joining us.
**Dr. Zimmermann:** My pleasure, it’s important to discuss these concerning events.
**Host:** Let’s start with the basics. Can you tell us what we know about these recent threats?
**Dr. Zimmermann:** Sure. In the last few days, there has been a surge in bomb threats targeting various locations, including train stations, educational institutions, and government buildings across Austria. The threats have been delivered mainly via email and have caused significant disruption, leading to evacuations and heightened security measures.
**Host:** Has there been any indication of who might be responsible for these threats?
**Dr. Zimmermann:** Authorities are still investigating the source of these threats. Initial reports suggest a potential connection to a string of similar incidents that occurred earlier this year targeting primarily train stations [[1](https://www.thelocal.at/20241003/what-we-know-about-the-bomb-threats-disrupting-austrian-train-stations)]. However, as details are still emerging, it’s premature to definitively link the two.
**Host:** So far, have any of the threats led to the discovery of actual explosive devices?
**Dr. Zimmermann:** Fortunately, no explosive devices have been found in any of the locations targeted in these recent threats. This fact doesn’t diminish the seriousness of the situation, as bomb threats cause widespread panic and disruption, regardless of whether they are credible.
**Host:** This must be a very unsettling time for the people of Austria. What message would you give to the public in light of these incidents?
**Dr. Zimmermann:** It’s understandable to feel concerned, but it is important to remain calm and follow the instructions of law enforcement officials. Stay informed about updates from reliable sources and report any suspicious activity.
**Host:** Dr. Zimmermann, thank you for sharing your expertise with us. We appreciate your insights.
**Dr. Zimmermann:** You’re welcome.
