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- Bomb Threats Hit Several European Flights, No Explosives Found33 sources
- Hoax Bomb Threats Divert Flights Across Europe in Second Wave51 sources
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Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Flights Across Europe for Third Day
Danish police said Friday they are investigating threats aimed at air traffic at Copenhagen Airport.
- Police said they are once again at the airport over threats.
- Officers say they have a visible presence at the airport.
- Danish authorities' initial assessment found no danger to passengers.
Why it matters: The Copenhagen threats come amid a string of bomb threats against flights across Europe. Those threats have disrupted passenger travel in recent days.
- Earlier threats forced diversions, emergency landings and security sweeps.
- No explosives have been found in any incident so far.
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BBC News2hNew wave of bomb threats hit European airlinesCTV News5hEuropean air traffic targeted by several new threats after a week of hoaxesDeutsche Welle5hIrish newsrooms targeted with bomb threats, along with more European flightsJerusalem Post2hBroadcasters Sky, Ireland's RTÉ received bomb threats, as security alerts sweep EuropeAssociated Press6hEuropean air traffic targeted by new threats in at least 3 incidentsDeadline4hComcast’s Sky Receives Security Threat After RTE Evacuates StaffNewsweek7hEurope Hit By More Bomb Threats Targeting TV Studios, FlightsTimes of Israel2hEurope hit by fresh wave of bomb threats targeting flights and media outletsWPXI Pittsburgh6hEuropean air traffic targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes
Left coverage, 4 sources: The left frames the story as a fresh threat at Copenhagen, part of an ongoing disruption to European air travel.
The Independent23mBulletin world briefing: Denmark and France impacted as European flights face new bomb threatsABC News23mBomb threats targeting flights and media outlets continue across EuropeAl Jazeera2hNew bomb threats target European broadcasters, air trafficThe New York Times2hBomb Threats in Europe Probably a Coordinated Campaign, Ireland Says
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames the story as another threat a day after hoax bomb threats caused chaos across Europe.
Daily Mail7h'Threat to air traffic' is investigated at Danish airport a day after hoax bomb threats sparked chaos across EuropeNewsmax6hEuropean Air Traffic Targeted by New Threats in at Least 3 IncidentsThe Sun7hBomb alerts rock MORE planes over Europe as emergency alerts target flights for third day after dozens of jets grounded
What’s next: Danish police say they are investigating the incident. They have not released further details.
- Who is behind the threats, and are the incidents across Europe connected?
- What was the specific nature of the threat at Copenhagen Airport?
- Were any Copenhagen flights delayed, diverted or canceled?
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