Hundreds of Schools Across Europe Receive Bomb Threats

Schools in Italy, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland all reported receiving threats, which authorities assessed as not credible.

Hundreds of Schools Across Europe Receive Bomb Threats

TL;DR

  • Hundreds of schools in Europe received emailed bomb threats on November 11.
  • Authorities in Italy, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland deemed the threats not credible.
  • Approximately 300 schools in Italy were targeted, with more expected.
  • The emails also reportedly targeted flights, supermarkets, and hospitals.
  • The Italian Education Minister suggested a strategy behind the threats.
  • Intelligence services are investigating to identify those responsible.