Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

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Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were canceled due to a plot for a potential attack, following the arrest of two suspected extremists. The main suspect, a 19-year-old, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and was believed to have been radicalized online. Authorities emphasized heightened security measures for the events, which were scheduled at Ernst Happel Stadium.

Keywords: Taylor Swift, concert cancellation, security threat

Source: WMUR

Update At: 8/8/2024

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