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Hoax bomb threats disrupt TV broadcasts across Europe
On Friday, bomb threats targeted TV stations across Europe, including Irish broadcaster RTÉ, Britain’s Sky and Bulgaria’s Nova TV.
The warnings prompted evacuations and some broadcasts were replaced or suspended, including RTÉ programmes for as long as three hours.
No bombs were found at the affected sites.
The threats came amid a recent wave of hoax threats against airlines that disrupted flights across Europe, though no explosives have been found there either.
Ireland’s government called the threats a likely coordinated campaign of disruption, but no link between the airline and broadcaster threats has been established.
Authorities have not identified who is responsible, and broadcasters said they were working with authorities to protect staff and operations.
Hoax bomb threats were sent to television stations across Europe on Friday, prompting evacuations and suspended programming.
The targeted broadcasters included Ireland’s RTÉ, Britain’s Sky and Bulgaria’s Nova TV.
No bombs were found at any affected site.
RTÉ replaced programmes with music and a recorded message, in some cases for as long as three hours.
The Irish government said the threats were likely part of a coordinated campaign of disruption, but responsibility was unknown.
- Who
- Television broadcasters including RTÉ, Sky and Nova TV received threats.
- What
- Hoax bomb threats prompted evacuations and disrupted broadcasts.
- When
- Friday, 6 November 2026.
- Where
- Television stations across Europe.
- Why
- Not stated. The Irish government said the threats were likely part of a campaign of disruption.
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Hoax bomb threats disrupted passenger flights from Serbia to Finland to Spain and elsewhere.
Threats were sent to television stations across Europe, prompting evacuations and suspended programming.
- Broadcasters
- RTÉ, Sky and Nova TV
- Affected sites
- No bombs were found
- RTÉ broadcast disruption
- Music and a recorded message replaced programmes, in some cases for up to three hours
- Irish government assessment
- Described the threats as a likely coordinated campaign of disruption
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What people are saying
Hoax threats such as these cause fear, distress and disruption to people going about their daily lives and activities; they achieve no positive purpose whatsoever.
Yesterday, there appeared to be coordinated efforts to disrupt air travel.
The safety and security of our colleagues is our primary concern, and we are working closely with authorities to ensure our people and operations remain secure.