New bomb threats hit flights and broadcasters across Europe

Officials across Europe reported a new wave of bomb threats against several flights on Friday. The threats came days after a string of hoax alerts forced planes to divert, and they have now spread to newsrooms.

Two broadcasters also received security threats, officials said. Some of the earlier hoaxes were passed on through air traffic control. That was the second such incident this week.

So far, no suspicious items have been found on any aircraft or at the broadcasters. No one has been injured. Officials have not said how many flights were affected or which airports handled them.

The threats have caused concern because they arrive as Europe is still dealing with other recent disruptions. These include attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems and drone incursions, which have also tested security services across the continent.

The string of hoaxes has already disrupted travel, with flights diverted to other airports while checks were carried out. Each threat has to be treated as genuine until it is cleared, which adds pressure to airports and airlines.

It is not yet known who sent the messages or whether the same people are behind all of them. Officials have not said whether any arrests have been made. Travellers on routes across Europe may face further delays while investigations continue.