Taylor Swift cancels Vienna concerts after terrorist threats

Taylor Swift's programme, “Barracuda Music” on Wednesday evening cancelled the singer's concerts in Vienna this week after the country's authorities arrested two people suspected of planning the attack on the event.

“With confirmation by government officials for a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no other option but to cancel the three concerts planned for the safety of all”, Barracuda Music” said in the Instagram, adding that all those who bought tickets would be repaid.

Two people have been arrested in Austria today after allegedly planning an attack on Taylor Swift's concert, according to Austrian newspaper “Khronen Zeitung” and Austrian officials.

One of those arrested is a 19-year-old Austrian “descended from northern Macedonia” that “has been living with his family at Ternitz”, according to “ronen Zeitung”. He was arrested “following strong suspicion of terrorism”, the Austrian newspaper wrote.

Franz Ruff, the director of public security at Austria's interior ministry, said authorities were aware of <x0 malpractice” for a possible “attack, and also that there was a focus of... Taylor Swift's contracts in Vienna” from 19-year-old, Austrian news agency “Press Agency” said.

Ruff said that the 19-year-old is an Austrian citizen who had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State group and is believed to have radicalised on the internet. Ruff said the chemicals are secured and are being assessed. He didn't give more details.

The next arrest took place in Vienna, according to the newspaper report.

Vienna City officials have not reacted yet.