15-year-old Italian arrested in Malta in May for causing a false alarm released

A 15-year-old Italian boy, Flavio Santoiemma, arrested in Malta for causing a false alarm, has been released on bail. The Italian foreign ministry confirmed his release, allowing him to return to his parents and resume school. The case was closely monitored by the Italian authorities and the embassy in Malta, which provided consular support during his detention.

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