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Halloween unrest in Vienna and broader regional incidents

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~~Vienna~~ Halloween unrest in Vienna and ~~political response~~ broader regional incidents

During Halloween celebrations in Vienna, police deployed hundreds of officers, including specialized units and dog squads, to maintain public order following social media calls for violence and looting. Authorities reported several incidents, including five arrests for resistance and suspected property damage. One suspect allegedly attempted to attack a police vehicle with a flammable liquid. In the aftermath, Stefan Berger, the security spokesperson for the Vienna FPÖ, called for the deportation of foreign criminals. Berger noted that of the six suspects investigated in connection with calls to violence, five were third-country nationals. He criticized existing security and migration policies, arguing that those who violate the law should face consequences such as deportation. Reports indicate widespread Halloween-related disturbances across Austria and Germany. In Vienna, authorities focused on preventing vandalism and the illegal use of pyrotechnics, specifically noting concerns regarding prohibited fireworks imported from the Czech Republic. In the Austrian state of Styria, a large-scale operation in the Leibnitz district led to the seizure of narcotics, anabolic steroids, and pyrotechnics. In Germany, police reported various disturbances, including attacks on officers and buses in Halle and Berlin, where pyrotechnics were thrown. In Berlin, protesters reportedly set fire to trash containers and obstructed roadways with e-scooters. Other reported incidents included the discovery of metal needles in candy in Thuringia and pepper spray injuries at a party in Dresden.

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