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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Austria Faces Wave of Bomb Threats

Published: 2024-10-03

Austria is grappling with a series of bomb threats targeting major train stations across the country.

In recent days, six cities, including Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, St.

Pölten, and Amstetten, have been affected by these threats, all reportedly received via email.

The threats have led to significant disruptions, with train services temporarily halted and stations evacuated as police conducted thorough searches.

Fortunately, no explosives have been found in any of the locations.

The Austrian authorities are intensifying their investigations, with the State Protection and Counter-Terrorism Office now involved.

The incidents have raised concerns about public safety and the financial implications of these repeated emergency responses.