Hundreds of schools in Italy evacuated due to bomb threat via email

In Italy, hundreds of schools were evacuated due to a bomb threat received via email. Education Minister Valditara confirmed that at least 300 schools were affected, with the number potentially increasing. All students and staff were safely evacuated. So far, no bombs have been found, and similar hoax threats have occurred across Europe this week, including in aviation.

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