EU monitoring aviation bomb threats, says too early to establish links
Headquarters of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency at Konrad Adenauer Ufer 3, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. /VCG The European Commission said Tuesday it was closely monitoring reported bomb threats affecting aviation in Europe, but cautioned that it was too early to determine whether the incidents were linked. "We are closely monitoring the situation and are in contact with the affected Member States," a commission spokesperson said in an emailed response to Xinhua, adding that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency was also involved. "Any threats against civilians are unacceptable. Ensuring the safety and security of citizens remains a priority," the spokesperson said.
