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Bomb threats widen to European broadcasters and disrupt flights
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The threats widened on Friday from aircraft and airports to European broadcasters and other media organisations, while further flight diversions underscored the reach of the disruption. Ireland’s government said the incidents appeared likely to be a coordinated campaign, though it was unclear who was behind them.
Sky, Bulgaria’s Nova TV and Ireland’s RTÉ were among the newsrooms targeted; RTÉ briefly evacuated staff after an email warned of a bomb exploding within 45 minutes. Hoax claims also reached Virgin Media, Newstalk and The Irish Independent. In aviation, threats affected Copenhagen airport, nine flights connected to Prague and four aircraft over France, which all landed safely; more than two dozen flights were disrupted on Thursday, and NATO ordered an air patrol near the Hungarian-Romanian border.
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In short
- Bomb threats spread to European newsrooms on Friday.
- RTÉ evacuated staff after a 45-minute warning.
- More than two dozen flights were disrupted on Thursday.
How this story developed
- 2 hours ago Reports also said about half a dozen flights had been disrupted on Tuesday and that fighter jets escorted aircraft in Hungarian airspace on Friday.
- 2 hours ago The Irish government said the threats appeared likely to be coordinated, and reports added Virgin Media, Newstalk and The Irish Independent to the media organisations targeted.
- 2 hours ago A suspected wave of hoax bomb threats disrupted European flights on Friday and reached broadcasters for the first time, though authorities had not confirmed any claim as credible or identified a source.
- HuffPost European Air Traffic Targeted By Yet More Threats
- France 24 'Chaos within aviation industry' as European air traffic hit by bomb threats
- Al Jazeera Bomb threats widen to European broadcasters and disrupt flights
- The Guardian Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
Where outlets differ
Left-leaning outlets 3
- Bomb threats widen to European broadcasters and disrupt flightsAl Jazeera
- European Air Traffic Targeted By Yet More ThreatsHuffPost
- Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across EuropeThe Guardian
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Only here: chaos, within, aviation, industry
Every side used: bomb, threats, european, traffic
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Explained simply
Airports, airlines and broadcasters are vital parts of public life, so threats against them can prompt evacuations, flight changes and extra security checks. Authorities must assess each warning while taking steps to protect people, even when a threat has not been confirmed.
The organisations mentioned include Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Bulgaria’s Nova TV and UK-based Sky, as well as airlines and airports across Europe. Police and security services investigate the warnings, while governments and aviation authorities coordinate responses across borders.
The reported threats have affected several countries and different types of organisations, raising questions about whether they are connected and who may be responsible. Disruptions can affect passengers, staff and audiences, while investigations seek to establish whether the claims are credible.
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- Al JazeeraLeftBomb threats widen to European broadcasters and disrupt flights
- HuffPostLeftEuropean Air Traffic Targeted By Yet More Threats
- France 24Centre'Chaos within aviation industry' as European air traffic hit by bomb threats
- The GuardianLeftFurther bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
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Originally published by Al Jazeera as “New bomb threats target European broadcasters, air traffic”.