Italy: 300 schools evacuated after bomb threats

The morning was particularly turbulent in Italian schools. Approximately 300 schools across the country were evacuated on Wednesday, November 11, after receiving emails reporting the presence of explosive devices on their premises.

The alert was confirmed by the Italian Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, during an interview on the television channel La7. He specified that the number of affected establishments could still increase.

The messages received by school administrations contained threats of explosions. In response to the situation, students and staff were evacuated to secure areas while security forces carried out the necessary checks.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that, at this stage, there was no evidence to suggest a concrete danger to the schools. She believes these alerts may primarily be intended to sow fear and confusion. An investigation has been launched to identify those responsible for these messages.

This wave of threats comes amid a surge in similar alerts across Europe. Airlines, media outlets, and other infrastructure have also been targeted in recent weeks.

Yolande Bazié