Seven European flights and a cruise ship were checked for bomb threats, with no explosives found. Seven flights across Europe, including two from the UK, were inspected after suspected bomb threats. A cruise ship bound for Israel was also searched in Greece.
Seven flights, including two from London to Warsaw and two to Rome, were inspected after bomb threats. A Ryanair flight from Manchester made an emergency landing in Spain after a threat. The Italian Air Force escorted one of the flights to Rome. A cruise ship was searched in Greece after an alert about an explosive device on its hull.
Authorities confirmed all threats were false alarms, with no devices found. The Polish airport briefly closed after a threat on a London flight, but operations resumed. The Bulgarian transport ministry confirmed threats against flights from Milan and Dublin to Sofia. No explosives were found on any of the inspected aircraft.
The incidents highlight ongoing security concerns in Europe, with authorities co-operating to assess potential coordinated attacks. While no country pointed fingers, officials have blamed Russia and Iran for hybrid attacks. The UK government described the incidents as malicious hoax threats, emphasizing the robustness of its aviation security system.