Taylor Swift's Austrian Concerts Canceled Due To Terror Threat — Suspect Allegedly Linked To Islamic State: 'Tragedy Prevented,' Says Chancellor

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The Austrian government confirmed a planned attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, leading to the cancellation of the concerts for safety reasons. The organizer, Barracuda.music, made the announcement. Austrian Chancellor, Karl Nehammer, praised the Austrian police and the Directorate for Security and Intelligence (DSN) for their collaboration in averting a potential tragedy, reported Reuters on Wednesday.