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Sky receives security threat warning as broadcasters take precautions
British broadcaster Sky said it received a security threat and informed the relevant authorities.
Sky owns the Sky News channel.
The company said it had assessed the risk and was working with officials, while giving few details.
Other media companies also received threat messages, including Bulgaria’s Nova TV.
Ireland’s RTÉ evacuated staff from its building after a reported bomb threat.
Some broadcasters evacuated staff and stopped transmissions after receiving warnings.
No explosive devices were found at the companies’ premises, according to later reports.
Sky said staff safety was its main priority, and it is continuing to cooperate with authorities.
Sky, the British broadcaster that owns Sky News, said it received a security threat.
The company said it assessed security and reported the incident to the relevant authorities.
Sky said it was working with authorities and that staff safety was its top priority.
The warning came amid reports of threats to other broadcasters, including Ireland’s RTÉ and Bulgaria’s Nova TV.
Reports said staff were evacuated and broadcasting stopped, but no explosive devices were found at the companies’ premises.
- Who
- Sky, the British broadcaster that owns Sky News, and other media organisations.
- What
- They received security threats. Staff were evacuated and broadcasting was stopped at some companies.
- When
- 6 November 2026.
- Where
- At media companies’ buildings; the specific locations are not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Reuters reported that Sky, Nova TV and other companies had received security threat messages.
Staff were evacuated and broadcasting stopped after the warnings.
Reports said no explosive devices were found at the companies’ premises.
- Broadcaster
- Sky, which owns Sky News
- Other named broadcaster
- Nova TV, Bulgaria
- Date
- 6 November 2026
- Response
- Sky assessed security and reported the incident to relevant authorities
- Outcome
- No explosive devices were found at the companies’ premises
What people are saying
Sky was one of many media organisations to receive a security threat. We carried out a security assessment and reported the incident to the relevant authorities.
The safety of Sky employees is the company’s top priority.