British terror warning for Austria: Interior Ministry calms – Diepresse.com

Great Britain is currently warning its citizens of terrorism in Austria. Terrorists would probably try to commit attacks in Austria, according to the government website. The Austrian Ministry of the Interior calms down: the warning of the United Kingdom also applies to numerous other states such as Germany, France, Belgium or Sweden. There are also no concrete indications of threats to Easter festivals.

About the warning first had the « Kronen Zeitung“Reports. In terms of Germany and France, this is even more formulated than in terms of Austria – according to the website, attempts to make attempts are not only likely (“ Likely ”), but very likely (“ very liikley ”). There are currently no specific indications of threats related to Easter markets, Easter festivals and the like in Austria, the Ministry of the Interior said.

Currently second highest terrorist warning level

On the part of the British, a spokesman for the department opposite the APA emphasized. In fact, the warning speaks of attacks that could be held indiscriminately – for example in public transport, religious sites, government buildings or at events. As an example, Villach’s terrorist attack in February, it is also pointed out that the authorities would have prevented attacks.

The second highest terrorist warning level currently applies in Austria. Since the attack of the Hamas There is an increased police presence in public space nationwide, which is further maintained nationwide, according to the Ministry of the Interior. Increased police operation can also be expected in major events and events such as Easter festivals and markets.

With criticism of the ÖVP, however, the liberal reacted: The British terrorist warning indicates a « total failure of the ÖVP interior minister » (Gerhard Karner, note), according to FPÖ general secretary Michael Schledlitz in a broadcast. The monitoring of trade fair services, which the ÖVP in particular urges, is just a « placebo ». (APA)