A possible security concern has forced Taylor Swift to hastily cancel three of her highly anticipated Eras tour dates in Vienna. The Ernst Happel Stadium performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday have been canceled due to the apprehension of two persons who may have been involved in the preparation of acts motivated by the Islamic State organization.
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On Wednesday morning in Ternitz, Lower Austria, authorities detained a 19-year-old Austrian national; later that afternoon, in Vienna, they detained a second suspect. Franz Ruf, Austria's General Director for Public Security, acknowledged that the inquiry indicates the two had been radicalized online, even if the information concerning the second suspect are yet unknown. It has been reported that earlier in July, the 19-year-old swore allegiance to the Islamic State.
A significant police operation was conducted in Ternitz, where the young man resided, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes while authorities searched his property. Chemical substances were found and are currently being analyzed.
In a statement, the concert organizers expressed regret over the cancellation but emphasized that the decision was made for the safety of all attendees. "Due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone's safety," the statement read. All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 working days.
While acknowledging the disappointment of the supporters, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer emphasized the gravity of the situation. He commended the quick response from Austrian law enforcement, security services, and international agencies that prevented the impending disaster.
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Each concert was projected to draw 65,000 people, according to Vienna Police Chief Gerhard Pürstl, with an additional 22,000 supporters assembling outside the venue. The event's size increased the seriousness of the security issues.
Molly Surette from Leeds, UK is one of the disgruntled fans; she had been looking forward to the performance on Saturday since she had purchased tickets more than a year prior. "We've been looking forward to it ever since," she continued. When Molly and her friends found out about the cancellation, they were in the middle of crafting friendship bracelets, a common pastime among Swift's admirers during the tour.
Molly said, "There has been a lot of build-up to this concert." "I'm devastated, but I'm glad everyone is hopefully going to be safe."
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