Austria: Hoax bomb alert in Vienna Dec. 27 /update 1

Event

The bomb threat revealed to be a hoax after a search was conducted within the Saint-Etienne cathedral, in central Vienna. Activities surrounding the church are expected to resume as normal, although some residual disruptions may persist in the coming hours.

Context

The Saint-Etienne cathedral was evacuated following a bomb threat on the afternoon (local time) of December 27.