Controls, roadblocks and three demonstrations – Diepresse.com
In view of the circulating terrorist threats, the opera ball ensures a large -scale police operation. Three rallies are directed against « unjust distribution ».
The 67th Viennese opera ball on Thursday leads to extensive police work. With regard to the recently circulating terrorist threats against Viennese balls on the Internet, « a comprehensive and potential threat situation was developed in close coordination with the State Opera, » said the Vienna police on Wednesday. Three rallies in the city center were registered for Thursday.
Among the 5,150 guests is the Austrian state top with Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP). Both uniformed and civil police officers will be in use. The ball guests are searched when accessing the event facility, both the clothes and pockets carried.
If someone refuses, the police can refuse to enter the opera. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) and state police president Gerhard Pürstl will still get an idea of the security measures in the opera on Thursday morning, where search dogs are also used.
The three gatherings shown in front of the opera ball will largely take place in the city center. The « Demonstration against Opera Ball 2025 » leads from Keplerplatz via Laxenburger Straße, Favoritenstraße and Wiedner Hauptstraße to Kärntner Straße. The rally « Just distribution: wealth for everyone! » leads from Ballhausplatz via Michaelerplatz, the Kohlmarkt, the Graben and the Neuer Markt to the Helmut-Zil-Platz, where the final rally will take place. The stand rally « The rich dance – we protest against the unjust distribution » is held at Albertinaplatz, the police informed.
Road locks probably from 6 p.m.
Road barriers will probably occur for private transport from 6 p.m. The OperaGasse between Albertinaplatz and Opernring, Kärntner Straße between Lothringerstraße and Opernring and the ring between Johannesgasse and Opererngasse is affected. Furthermore, there will be temporary traffic barriers and traffic dissipates in the meeting areas as well as on all neighboring streets. Short -term diversions have to expect drivers. The police recommended that the inner -city area avoid large -scale.
Restrictions will also occur in public transport. From 7 p.m. the tram lines on the ring will be redirected or briefly led. The ÖAMTC also recommends using the subways. (APA)
