Over 300 schools across Italy received an anonymous email this morning, containing bomb threats. Evacuations are currently under way in affected schools, with the necessary security checks and precautions taken. A high level of vigilance is the approach being adopted, but no actual danger has so far been reported. Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, will be convening a meeting at 4pm today, ANSA reports.
Eugenio Giani, president of the Tuscany Region, commented on Instagram “At this time, numerous schools in Tuscany—as in the rest of Italy—are receiving emails containing bomb threats. Since 11am, the 112 emergency number has received hundreds of calls. Several schools have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Despite the high volume of reports, our emergency response system is handling all calls without any wait times. We are in constant contact with the relevant authorities and are monitoring the situation as it unfolds. The safety of students, teachers, and school staff is our top priority.”
