Bomb threat in over 1000 schools in Europe. Evacuation in Italy

The Italian Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, announced an increase in the number of educational institutions affected by bomb threats, which currently stands at 300. He mentioned that the threats also targeted airports, supermarkets, and hospitals, indicating a broader strategy. Authorities are investigating the source of the threats, which included an email signed by 'Mikhail Andropov' claiming to have planted a bomb. Students and staff were evacuated from schools, and security services are conducting searches. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reassured the public that the threats are being monitored. Similar threats were reported in Northern Ireland and Scotland, where police deemed them false alarms. European authorities are conducting an international investigation into the bomb threats, with some speculating possible Russian involvement.

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