Taylor Swift Vienna Concerts Canceled Due to Foiled Terror Plot

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Taylor Swift Vienna Concerts Canceled Due to Foiled Terror Plot

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  • Taylor Swift's three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna were canceled after Austrian authorities disrupted an alleged terror plot.
  • The cancelation was announced on Instagram by Swift's Taylor Nation account and concert promoter Barracuda Music.
    • Two suspects, one a 19-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS, were arrested in Ternitz and Vienna in connection to the plot.
    • Austria's General Director for Public Security Franz Ruf confirmed increased security measures for the Ernst Happel Stadium where the concerts were to be held.
    • Swift’s concerts were scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the 50 000 capacity stadium.
    • Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and the prevention of a tragedy.
    • Swift is set to perform at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20 before the Eras Tour goes to North America for the remainder of the year.
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