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Flights Across Europe Get Bomb Threats Again After String Of Hoaxes
What we know so far: 4 reports from 3 outlets, first at 3 Nov, 23:26 IST, latest at 6 Nov, 20:23 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Tuesday 3 November
- BBC NewsSeven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
- Thursday 5 November
- The HinduMultiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats
Several flights across Europe received hoax bomb threats this week that prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian air force until landing, officials said
- NDTV'Malicious Hoaxes': Several Flights In Europe Diverted After Bomb Threats
Britain's Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told British broadcasters that flights across Europe have been hit by "malicious hoax threats."
- Friday 6 November
- NDTVFlights Across Europe Get Bomb Threats Again After String Of Hoaxes
No suspicious items were found and no one was injured, but the threats have raised concern because they came as Europe digests other recent disruptions - including attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems and drone incursions.