Taylor Swift's Vienna Concerts Cancelled Amidst Foiled Terrorist Plot

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Taylor Swift's highly anticipated three concerts in Vienna this week have been cancelled following the discovery of an Islamist attack plot targeting the events.

The shocking news was confirmed by Barracuda Music, the concert organizer, late Wednesday after Austria's government revealed a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, where the shows were scheduled to take place. 

Austria’s Chancellor, Karl Nehammer, praised the swift actions of security forces, stating that a tragedy had been averted. 

In an Instagram post, Barracuda Music stated, “With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety.” 

All tickets for the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday concerts will be refunded, the organizers assured.

The government’s decision follows the arrest of a 19-year-old Islamic State (IS) sympathizer who was allegedly plotting the attack. According to Austria’s top security chief, Franz Ruf, the suspect had recently pledged allegiance to IS and was detained early Wednesday in Lower Austria, roughly an hour from Vienna. The arrest confirmed the suspect's intent to target Swift's concerts, leading to the preemptive cancellation.

Source: DP

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