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Bomb threats continue to target aircrafts across Europe
Euronews • • general
Key Points:
- Multiple bomb threats targeted flights across Europe on Friday, including a Ryanair flight from Rome to Lisbon that was placed under security alert after an anonymous call warned of an explosive device onboard.
- The Ryanair flight landed safely in Lisbon, and authorities are investigating the threat, though no explosives have been confirmed.
- The French Prime Minister's office reported four additional bomb alerts involving planes flying over French territory, with all aircraft landing safely and security inspections underway.
- A Wizz Air flight from Prague to Rome was diverted to Venice due to a bomb threat, adding to the series of recent alerts.
- These incidents follow a wave of at least 25 bomb scares across Europe on Thursday, with EU officials stating it is too early to determine if the threats are connected.
