Bomb Threat at ORF Headquarters in Vienna Sparks Major Police Operation

A suspect has been arrested after using a delivery van to block the road and claiming a bomb was inside, as authorities investigate the credibility of the threat.

• A man driving a delivery van threatened a bomb attack at the ORF headquarters in Vienna on Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025.
• The suspect blocked the road near the building and claimed there was a bomb in the vehicle; he was quickly arrested by police.
• Authorities established a security perimeter, evacuated nearby buildings, and temporarily disrupted public transportation in the area.
• Live broadcasts, including ORF's 'Guten Morgen Österreich' and FM4 radio, were interrupted, with the broadcaster citing a 'technical issue.'
• Police are actively searching the suspect's vehicle for explosives, but have not yet confirmed whether the threat was credible or part of a planned attack.

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