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 similarities exist between the recent bomb threats against schools and government buildings and the bomb threats against train stations in Austria in mid-October?
## Interview: Bomb Threats in Austria
**Interviewer:** We’re here today to discuss the recent surge in bomb threats against schools and government buildings across Austria. With me is [Guest Name], a security expert who has been following this situation closely. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** These threats seem to be escalating. Can you tell us what we know so far?
**Guest:** We’ve seen a worrying trend. Yesterday, Vienna was targeted, and today, threats were received by educational institutions in Tyrol, Styria and Burgenland. The Burgenland State Government office was e-mailed a threat directed at the agricultural college, forcing students to evacuate. The Education Directorates in Styria and Tyrol also received threats, though thankfully no suspicious objects were found.**
**Interviewer:** Do we know who is behind these threats?
**Guest:** It’s too early to say definitively. However, these incidents are eerily similar to the recent wave of bomb threats against train stations across Austria. Remember, in mid-October, a 20-year-old suspect was identified and located in Switzerland for those threats [1]. It’s possible we could be dealing with a copycat or even the same perpetrator.
**Interviewer:** Are authorities worried about these threats evolving beyond just scare tactics?
**Guest:** Absolutely. While no devices have been found yet, the potential for escalation is real. These threats cause widespread disruption, panic, and strain on valuable emergency resources. It’s crucial that law enforcement takes these threats seriously and investigates them thoroughly.
**Interviewer:** What can people in Austria do to stay safe?
**Guest:** The best advice is to remain vigilant. Be aware of your surroundings, report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately, and follow the instructions of emergency personnel.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much, [Guest Name], for shedding light on this troubling situation. We’ll continue to follow this story closely.
