Hundreds of schools across Italy were hit by bomb‑threat emails in what officials describe as a suspected hoax, prompting police investigations and temporary safety measures.
The false warnings were sent to schools in several major cities, including Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa and Trieste, as well as a number of other locations nationwide, according to authorities.
Italian police have launched an inquiry into the source of the emails, treating the incidents as a hoax while urging schools to remain vigilant. No explosive devices have been reported, and no injuries have occurred.
In response, many schools temporarily suspended classes or carried out precautionary evacuations while the threats were assessed, causing disruption to students and concern among parents.
While such threats are relatively uncommon, Italian officials stress that any suggestion of violence is taken seriously, and they continue to work with education authorities to ensure the safety of pupils and staff.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
