European Media Outlets Hit by Bomb Threats as Hoaxes Continue Against Airlines
Ireland's RTE and Bulgaria's Nova TV both received threats on Friday, as did at least a dozen flights across the continent.
TL;DR
- Irish and Bulgarian news outlets received emailed bomb threats on Friday.
- RTE, Ireland's public broadcaster, was evacuated and temporarily stopped broadcasting.
- The threats are part of a wider wave of hoaxes that have targeted flights across Europe.
- RTE's Director General described the incidents as attacks on free media.