Basel imposes ban on drones during the ESC

The Swiss authorities are preparing for the Eurovision Song Contest next week. With 1300 police forces, army specialists and extensive surveillance, they are preparing for terrorist attacks and protest actions. However, according to the Chief of Operations, there are no specific hazard statements.

Terrorism and protest actions: Basel is preparing for all eventualities at the big event next week.

An important security mechanism is being set up in the Rhine city, which hosts the ESC in mid-May. More than 1300 police officers from all over Switzerland will be deployed. Cyber risks associated with such an event are also being evaluated.More than 1300 police officers from all over Switzerland will be mobilised for the Eurovision Song Competition (ESC) which takes place from 11 to 17 May in Basel. The cantons of Basel-Ville and Basel-Campagne…

More than 1300 police officers from all over Switzerland will be mobilised for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), which will welcome some 500,000 people from 11 to 17 May in Basel. The cantons of Basel-Ville and Basel-Campagne provide about half of the intervention forces.