
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has confirmed an investigation into coordinated threats against media venues and air traffic, linking them to recent disruptions in Europe and the EU presidency.
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The threats affect media outlets and air traffic in Ireland, in a context of alert linked to the presidency of the European Union.
The alert to TV and newspaper offices in Ireland "comes in the wake of disruptions caused to air traffic in Europe through similar threats which appear likely to be the result of coordinated action. Police forces, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and our cybersecurity and aviation authorities, are working to identify those responsible". Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin wrote this in an official note.
“The police forces are aware of the risk of such threats in the context of the possible EU presidency and are developing appropriate protocols in response,” he adds.

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