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After the Islamist-motivated terror attack in Vienna that left five dead, the investigations are still in full swing. Politicians and heads of state around the world stand in solidarity with Austria. This live ticker is now closed. Of course, we will keep it in our news app., The link opens in a new window And of course you will be kept up to date at srf.ch/news.
Sommaruga: “Our democratic values are our bulwark against barbarism”
On behalf of Switzerland, Federal President Simonetta Sommaruga condemned the bloody act on Monday night in Vienna. In a message sent via Twitter, he asked for solidarity with Austria and France. Switzerland strongly condemns all forms of terrorism and violence. His thoughts are with the victims and their families, as well as with all citizens of Austria and France, Sommaruga wrote.
Van der Bellen: “Hate can never be as strong as our community”
Austria’s federal president Alexander van der Bellen does not see liberal democracy in danger despite the terrorist attack. “Hate will not fall on fertile ground in this society,” the head of state said in a televised speech. The attack was aimed at the free and tolerant society. “Hate can never be as strong as our community in freedom, democracy, tolerance and love.”
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Heiko Maas: “It will not deviate one millimeter from our values”
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said the reactions of Islamic countries to the attacks in Vienna and previously Nice will be closely monitored. He called his colleagues in Pakistan and Abu Dhabi. It was agreed that everyone should contribute to stress reduction. Europe will not move “not a millimeter” from its own values. “We will not sacrifice any of this,” he says of values like
Freedom of expression. There is “zero tolerance” for terror.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (file photo).
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Terrorism expert: “The danger in the center of Vienna has not yet been eliminated”
At least four people were killed in the attack in Vienna, and according to rescuers, 17 people were injured, some seriously. One of the perpetrators was shot dead by the police. Investigators assume there are other perpetrators. The terrorism expert Holger Schmidt with the first background.
Intelligence service: terrorist threat in Switzerland continues to increase
The Federal Intelligence Service (NDB) has confirmed its assessment of the dangerous situation after the terrorist attacks in Vienna and Nice. The terrorist threat in Switzerland continues to grow. The NDB announced this at the request of the Keystone-SDA news agency. However, there are currently no indications of concrete attack plans in Switzerland. According to the FIS assessment, countries other than Switzerland are in the forefront when it comes to the threat situation. This assessment is based on an assessment of the jihadist propaganda, as well as the attacks that have taken place and have been thwarted.
Authorities knew of the murderer who had been killed
The killer, who was shot by the police after the attack in central Vienna, was 20 years old, had roots in northern Macedonia and had a relevant criminal record for belonging to a terrorist organization. Interior Minister Nehammer confirmed this to the APA news agency.
The police arrested two people in St. Pölten. As the APA news agency reports, citing a police spokesperson, there were also two house searches in the Lower Austrian capital.
National minute of silence at 12:00 hours
Thanks to rescuers, some of whom risked their lives. Kurz also praised the courage of brave citizens. He also thanks international partners, including New Zealand and France, who had already expressed their solidarity. The victims of the attack will be remembered together. Briefly announces a nationwide minute of silence at 12 noon.
In short: “We will never give a place to hatred”
In short: “We will not be intimidated by terrorists.” The perpetrators and the people behind them must receive a fair punishment. Terrorism will not be allowed to divide society. “We will never give a place to hatred.” There should be no tolerance for intolerance.
Chancellor Kurz is now speaking
“Our population was the target of a brutal terrorist attack yesterday,” Chancellor Kurz begins in his speech to the population. Suddenly, four victims were uprooted from their lives. “Our condolences to the victims, the injured and the families who have suffered physical and emotional injuries,” says Kurz.
It is not a dispute between Christians and Muslims or between Austrians and migrants. It is a struggle between civilization and barbarism. “And we will fight this fight with all determination.” Our world is anything but safe, ”Kurz continued. It was a hatred attack on fundamental values and democracy.
Three days of state mourning in Austria
According to information from the Chancellery, Austria maintains the state duel for three days. That was decided in a special cabinet session Tuesday morning. A minute of silence will be held across the country at 12 noon. Mourning flags were also placed on federally owned buildings.
At 10.30 am (in a first version it was called 11.30 am) Chancellor Kurz intends to address the population in a speech. The Foreign Ministry said that all available forces are currently working at full speed to further clarify the situation, the background to the crime is being explored and the situation is being secured.
Pin: “You have to continue somehow”
The morning after the attack in the center of Vienna, people are still stunned. A woman tells the ORF that she never slept through the night. Another says, “You have to go on somehow.” The population is urged not to leave their homes if possible. Compulsory schooling has been suspended for today and many parents keep their children at home. A passerby says, “We will discuss this with the children as carefully as possible.”
Investigations are in full swing
After the attack, several apartments were searched and the aggressor’s apartment was blown up. Several people were arrested, police said. According to the Interior Ministry, 1,000 officials are deployed in Vienna. As a result of further police investigations, citizens were asked to avoid the city center.
Two friends gave him first aid: “Wish the cop a good recovery”
Two heroes of the Vienna attack are currently being celebrated on social media: Mikail and Recep, both of Turkish origin, were at the crime scene in central Vienna last night. As one of the two describes in a video, they immediately rendered first aid: they helped carry an elderly woman to safety and took a police officer to the ambulance: “I wish you a good recovery.” He clarifies: “Muslims of Turkish descent abhor any kind of terror. We support Austria, we support Vienna. We are ready to help at any time. “
Community Rabbi: “Don’t think the perpetrator made a difference who he shot”
Community Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister was nearby at the time of the crime and witnessed the attack from his apartment. In an interview with ORF, he commented on the events: “The aggressor targeted people. It was surprisingly quiet, people just ran in shock. “He condemns the attack on the peace of the city. Regarding a possible anti-Semitic motivation, he says:” That was an anti-human motivation. I don’t think the man made any difference to who was shooting him. “
20,000 videos received the night of the crime
According to their own information, the Viennese police have received around 20,000 videos that the evaluation of the material is ongoing: around 20 percent are being examined more closely. The authorities continue to ask that photographs and videos not be disseminated on social networks so as not to generate fear in the population.
Another passerby died
According to the Austrian Interior Minister, another victim has died. A total of four bystanders were killed in the bloody act Monday night: two men and two women, confirmed Interior Minister Karl Nehammer of the APA news agency.
“Liberal society must not be intimidated by a terrorist act”
Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the National Council (ÖVP), strongly condemns the terrorist attack. Especially since people wanted to enjoy the night before the lockdown. He told the ORF: “A liberal society must not be intimidated by such a terrorist act.” Terror must be faced, deprived of the breeding ground by all means of a constitutional state.
Peter Balzli: “People wanted to enjoy the last hours before the confinement”
The day begins in Vienna, the commotion by the events of the night is deep. SRF correspondent Peter Balzli was just 300 meters from the crime scene last night when the first shots were fired. From his apartment he watches the crime scene, where the investigation is still continuing. Balzli: “Now it’s dawn. Today would be the first day of the confinement. Everyone wanted to enjoy the last hours. The city is in shock. “There is great solidarity with the victims.
