Italian authorities address widespread bomb hoaxes targeting schools

Italian authorities have launched investigations following a massive wave of coordinated, fake bomb threats delivered via email to schools across the country. While initial estimates suggested over 300 institutions were affected, later ministry reports indicated up to 6,000 schools received the messages, causing widespread evacuations and class disruptions.

The emails warned of remotely detonated explosives, used violent language threatening violence against students, and contained direct threats targeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The individual claiming responsibility for the messages previously directed similar bomb hoaxes at media outlets and public infrastructure across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Bulgaria.

In response to the disruption, the Italian government convened an urgent meeting to analyze the incident within the context of escalating hybrid warfare threats affecting European nations.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, HotNews, Adevărul, Canarias7, Il Messaggero