Bomb threats affect 1,700 schools in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland

Over 1,700 schools in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland received bomb threats, deemed false alarms by authorities. Investigations are ongoing to trace the origin of these threats, which are similar to those affecting 6,000 schools in Italy. Police confirmed there is no credible threat and advised against evacuations. The Irish Ministry of Education is in contact with security forces regarding the situation. The threats have raised concerns about hybrid warfare in Europe, following previous incidents of similar nature.