Security measures on Linz Christmas markets increase significantly!

Security measures on Linz Christmas markets increase significantly!

In the festive season, safety -related measures were activated in full strength. In Linz, the Christmas markets on the main square, in the Volksgarten and from the new cathedral were protected with technical security measures. The mayor Dietmar Prammer and security city councilor Michael Raml announced an increased police presence to guarantee the citizens a safe experience. These measures are a direct reaction to the increased security concerns, especially in the course of a recent attack in Magdeburg, as oesterreich.orf reported.

The police in Salzburg also significantly strengthened their strength to ensure a safe environment on the Christkindlmarkets. According to police spokeswoman Karin Temel, you have been visible since the beginning of the Advent time and work closely with the organizers to implement a always up -to -date security concept. "There are enough forces on site," she emphasized, which is of great importance in view of the tense security situation. These measures are not only reflected in Salzburg; In Vienna, too, the security measures were intensified in Magdeburg after the incident. In the event of a mission in Simmering, the police secured a gas pistol that a 39-year-old also displayed-another warning is how important increased vigilance is, reports .