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 Styria State Police Directorate said. According to police, evacuation was not necessary. The incident was not made a big deal in communications 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.
Are there any similarities in the manner or content of the bomb threats targeting schools and those that previously targeted train stations?
## Interview:
**Interviewer:** We’re hearing reports of a new wave of bomb threats, this time targeting schools and educational institutions across Austria. Can you tell us more about what’s happening?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right, we are seeing a concerning trend. Following the series of threats against train stations, now educational facilities in several federal states, including Vienna, Burgenland, Styria and Tyrol, have been targeted.
**Interviewer:** What’s been the response from authorities?
**Alex Reed:** The police are taking these threats seriously and investigating each incident.In some cases, like the threat against the education directorate in Styria, the building was searched, but no suspicious objects were found and evacuation wasn’t necessary.
**Interviewer:** Are there any indications who might be behind these threats?
**Alex Reed:** It’s still too early to say for sure. The investigation is ongoing. Authorities are looking at all possibilities. It’s worth noting that this comes after a recent series of bomb threats against train stations, where a suspect was ultimately apprehended abroad [1].
**Interviewer:** Is there anything students or staff can do to stay safe?
**Alex Reed:** The most important thing is to remain calm and follow the instructions of authorities. If you receive any suspicious messages or see anything unusual, report it immediately. Schools and institutions may also be implementing additional security measures.
**Interviewer:** This must be causing a lot of anxiety.
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. These threats disrupt daily life and create fear and uncertainty. It’s important for everyone to stay informed and work together with law enforcement to ensure safety.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for providing your insights on this developing situation.
**Alex Reed:** You’re welcome.
