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 with Terrorism Expert on Recent Bomb Threats in Austria
**Host:** Joining us today is Dr. Sophia Klein, a leading expert on terrorism and security threats. Dr. Klein, thank you for being here.
**Dr. Klein:** It’s my pleasure to be here.
**Host:** We’ve seen a series of bomb threats across Austria in recent days, targeting institutions like agricultural colleges and education directorates. What can you tell us about the nature of these threats?
**Dr. Klein:** These threats are concerning, even if no actual explosive devices have been found so far. They disrupt daily life, cause anxiety, and divert valuable resources from police and emergency services. It’s important to take them seriously.
**Host:** This follows a pattern of similar threats targeting train stations earlier this year. Do you see a connection?
**Dr. Klein:** It’s certainly possible. The use of bomb threats as a tactic often indicates a desire to spread fear and chaos, rather than to cause actual physical harm. It’s too early to say definitively if these incidents are connected, but the similarities in target selection and method suggest a possible link.
**Host:** Authorities have managed to apprehend a suspect in the earlier train station bombings. Are there any updates on the suspect or any potential motives behind these threats?
**Dr. Klein:** Authorities are investigating, and it’s likely more information will emerge in the coming days. It’s crucial to avoid speculation at this stage. It’s important to let the investigation run its course and allow law enforcement to do their job.
**Host:** What advice would you give to the public in the face of these threats?
**Dr. Klein:** Remain vigilant, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately. It’s best to err on the side of caution. It’s also important to stay informed through reliable news sources and follow official guidance from local authorities.
**Host:** Dr. Klein, thank you for your insights.
**Dr. Klein:** You’re very welcome.
