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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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 advice does Dr. Schmidt offer to the public in response to these threats?
## Interview with Security Expert on Recent Bomb Threats
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We’re discussing the recent wave of bomb threats impacting schools and government buildings across Austria. Joining us today is security expert Dr. Laura Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt, thanks for being here.
**Dr. Schmidt:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s start with the basics. What do we know about these threats so far?
**Dr. Schmidt:** We know that on Monday, Vienna saw the first wave of threats. Since then, it’s spread to other regions with threats targeting schools in Eisenstadt and the education directorates in Tyrol and Styria. Thankfully, [according to results from [1](https://www.krone.at/3607208)], no suspicious items have been found. It seems the focus is on disruption and creating panic rather than actual violence.
**Host:** That’s certainly a relief. Do these threats remind you of any other recent incidents?
**Dr. Schmidt:** Absolutely. They bear a striking resemblance to the series of bomb threats against train stations throughout Austria that we saw earlier this year. Remember, in mid-October, a 20-year-old suspect was identified in Switzerland [according to results from [1](https://www.krone.at/3607208)]in connection with those threats.
**Host:** So, do you think it could be the same individual or group behind these new threats?
**Dr. Schmidt:** It’s certainly possible. There’s a possibility we’re dealing with a copycat or someone inspired by the previous incidents. It’s also crucial to consider that cybercrime and threats are becoming easier to carry out across borders with practically no risk for the perpetrators.
**Host:** How are authorities responding to these threats?
**Dr. Schmidt:** As you mentioned,engesch whilst they are disruptive. The police are responding by thoroughly investigating each threat and checking buildings for suspicious items. Evacuations have only been necessary in a few cases.
**Host:** What advice would you give to the public in light of these events?
**Dr. Schmidt:** The best thing people can do is to remain calm and follow the instructions of authorities. Report any suspicious activity immediately. It’s also important not to spread rumors or engage with potential hoaxes on social media. This only amplifies fear and makes it harder to address the root cause.
**Host:**
Wise advice. Dr. Schmidt, thank you for your valuable insights.
**Dr. Schmidt:**
My pleasure.
