Bomb threat to University of Vienna: Downtown paralyzed, whole city in fear!

Bomb threat to University of Vienna: Downtown paralyzed, whole city in fear!

Technische Universität Wien, Wien, Österreich - Today is a day that is in a restless light for the Technical University of Vienna and the downtown Vienna. On June 12, 2025, a man caused excitement in the middle of the foyer of a university building with a bomb threat. With the words "it makes Bumm", he alerted a security employee who immediately informed the police. The result? An immediate evacuation of the building, while several hundred students were on the premises.

The entire area was cordoned off in a large scale, and explosive experts should examine the suspicious package as soon as everyone is safe. However, it remains uncertain whether there is actually an explosive device behind the threat. There is a noticeable shock and fear in the city, since this incident is not isolated. According to information from T-Online, a variety of similar threats have occurred nationwide in the past few weeks, which could be associated with a killing spree in Graz.

amocray in Graz as a possible trigger

The amocray in Graz on June 20, 2015, which cost three people, including a four -year -old child, could be the trigger for the current threats. The perpetrator, Alen R., who at that time raced through the city with a green SUV, had also attacked two people with a knife during his escape and was ultimately arrested in the police inspection. This tragedy, which injured 36 more people, remains present in the heads of the Austrians and apparently thrown a deep shade about the country's feeling of security. The case also raised many questions about the perpetrator's accountability and the investigation.

The killing spree, in which the driver raced through several streets and by -line, also showed how quickly such incidents can develop. Investigations by the police, Interpol and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the fight against terrorism followed to understand how this incident could occur. On September 29, 2016, Alen R. was finally found to be accountable and sentenced to life imprisonment. His frequent use of aggression, coupled with a variety of mental illnesses, throws a thoughtful light on the topics of mental health and how they are interwoven with crime.

The current security situation in Austria

The crime statistics in Austria shows that around 528,000 crimes were reported in 2023, which has been the highest level since 2016. In Vienna alone, over a third of these offenses are eliminated - a sign that the city is under pressure in terms of security. It is particularly noteworthy that drug crime and economic crime have increased in recent years.

• in Vienna in 2023 around 85,400 thefts were recorded, the highest value so far.
• The drug offenses made up about 9,960 cases, with cannabis being the most common ward.
• politically motivated crime is also an issue, with an abnormality right acts in Vienna.

77% of Austrians have confidence in the police, which is important in such uncertain times. Nevertheless, many are wondering how such incidents such as the bomb threat and other waves of crime can be stopped. The shock of Graz, in combination with the growing crime, has reunited the discussion about security measures and the role of psyche and crimes.

While the investigation into the bomb threat is continued at the Technical University, it remains to be seen the consequences of this for security in Vienna and beyond. Let us hope that such incidents will not become normal and we will soon be able to live in a more peaceful environment.