Hoax bomb threats targeted flights in Europe. Here's what happened.
Headline from Christian Science Monitor · First reported Nov 6, 10:21 AM ET () · Updated Nov 7, 12:13 PM ET · 12 sources, 15 articles
What's being reported
Dozens of flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, causing diversions and emergency landings. No suspicious items were found and no one was injured, but the threats raised concerns.
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What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe
Dozens of flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, causing diversions and emergency landings
Russia likely behind bomb hoaxes that grounded flights, say European intelligence
Newsrooms around Europe also received hoax threats this week as offices were evacuated
Bomb Threats in Europe Probably a Coordinated Campaign, Ireland Says
Multiple flights in Europe were disrupted and several newsrooms in Ireland were evacuated after false bomb threats, the latest of a series of security incidents.
European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats
Officials across Europe reported a slew of bomb threats against multiple flights, following a string of hoaxes that caused flight diversions this week. Three broadcasters also received threats.
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Hoax bomb threats targeted flights in Europe. Here's what happened.
Dozens of flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, causing diversions and emergency landings. No suspicious items were found and no one was injured, but the threats raised concerns.
France investigating if bogus bomb threats against airlines linked to 'foreign powers'
French prosecutors are investigating a series of fake bomb threats that targeted commercial flights in Europe this week, including trying to establish whether foreign powers may be involved. Those responsible for the bogus threats have not been identified.
Why a wave of bomb threats is proving so difficult for Europe's aviation authorities to contain
The "weakest point of aviation is targeting it in-flight," analysts say — but any change to procedures will be a lengthy process.
Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.
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What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe
Bomb threats targeted dozens of flights across Europe this week following a string of hoaxes that caused flight diversions and forced airlines to scramble to keep passengers safe and air traffic disruptions minimal.
Newsrooms face bomb threats as campaign of ‘psychological warfare’ across Europe escalates
The disruptions follow various airport hoaxes that impacted flights across Europe this week -- but Moscow has denied involvement.
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
At least 20 flights in Europe deal with bomb threats, adding to what one expert calls an unusual level of hoaxes in a short time period, suggesting "a very deliberate act."
