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 Security Expert on Recent Bomb Threats in Austria
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Dr. Sarah Miller, a security expert specializing in terrorism and extremist behavior. Dr. Miller, thank you for coming on the show.
**Dr. Miller:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Interviewer:** Austria has been facing a series of bomb threats in the past few days. Can you shed some light on what we know so far?
**Dr. Miller:** It appears that a number of institutions across Austria, including government buildings and education centers, have received bomb threats.
While there haven’t been any explosions, these threats are taken very seriously and police are investigating. They are conducting searches of the buildings and following standard procedures to ensure public safety.
**Interviewer:** These events bring back memories of the train station bomb threats that occurred a few months ago. Is there any indication that these incidents are connected?
**Dr. Miller:** It’s certainly possible but too early to say definitively. Authorities will be looking for any potential links between these threats and the previous ones, including similarities in the method of communication or the language used. It’s important for investigators to determine if these threats come from a copycat perpetrator or a more organized group.
**Interviewer:** What are the potential motivations behind these kinds of threats?
**Dr. Miller:** There are a number of possibilities, ranging from attention-seeking to attempts to disrupt public life or even political aims. In cases like these, it’s crucial to avoid jumping to conclusions and allow law enforcement to conduct their investigation.
**Interviewer:** Should the public be concerned about these threats?
**Dr. Miller:** It’s understandable that people would be worried. However, it is important to remember that these threats, so far, have not resulted in violence.
The police are taking these threats seriously and are working to identify the culprit. In the meantime, it’s a good idea to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to the authorities.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Miller, for sharing your insights.
**Dr. Miller:** You’re welcome. I hope this situation is resolved quickly and safely.
