 Police officers stand in front of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna following indications of a possible attack plan on December 24, 2023. (Photo: DPA)
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The Vienna public prosecutor's office said the suspects discussed plans for attacks in Vienna, Cologne and Madrid but there was no immediate threat of an attack in Vienna.
Austrian police have stepped up checks and patrols, especially around churches, religious events, and Christmas markets in Vienna, citing an increased risk amid calls by terrorist actors across Europe for attacks on Christian events.