Italy: 300 schools evacuated after bomb threats

At least 300 schools in Italy were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving the same bomb threat message, the education minister said.

The security alert comes amid growing concerns in Europe over so-called “hybrid warfare” threats, which have targeted supermarkets, blood donation centers, air traffic and television channels.

Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara told La7 television that 300 schools had been hit by bomb threats, adding that the number could rise further. “Following a nationwide bomb threat, we would like to inform you that all students have been taken to a safe location and remain under the supervision of teaching staff,” a Rome school told parents.