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“Hoax bomb threats sent to thousands of Italian schools for second in a row”

“Bomb alert emails hit 3,800 Italian schools as the government tells principals not to evacuate.”

Hoax bomb threat emails reached 3,788 Italian schools.

Key points

  • Hoax emails affected an estimated 3,788 schools across Italy on Thursday.
  • Only 77 schools were evacuated, a sharp drop from the previous day.
  • Emails were signed by 'Mikhail Andropov' and traced to multiple countries.
  • A fake threat about Prime Minister Meloni’s resignation was sent to Palazzo Chigi.
  • Officials instructed principals not to evacuate unless danger was evident; some acted before guidance.
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