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Italy evacuates hundreds of schools as Europe faces wave of bomb threats

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Knox, B. (2026, November 11). Italy evacuates hundreds of schools as Europe faces wave of bomb threats. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4799961/italy-evacuate-hundreds-schools-europe-bomb-threats/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-11 · by Brady Knox

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Italy recently evacuated hundreds of schools due to thousands of bomb threats, contributing to a broader wave of such threats across Europe. Despite extensive searches, no explosives were discovered in any location. The Italian Defense Minister characterized these incidents as an attempt to spread fear and anxiety among the public.
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As of November 11, 2026, 300+ Italian schools were evacuated after receiving bomb threat emails, with the number potentially rising further. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara described the incidents as likely a "cyber-attack" rather than an actual risk. Schools across Italy implemented security measures and moved students to safe areas under staff supervision. The threats are part of a broader wave of similar warnings affecting schools in Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Italian authorities and defense ministers view these threats as a coordinated cyber-hoax aimed at causing disruption, not posing real danger. No explosives were found during subsequent security sweeps.

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Hoax Bomb Threats To Schools Europe Wide
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Hedges 4 of 25 claims Outlet record 95/100
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Hedges 0 of 4 claims Outlet record 62/100
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Hedges 2 of 17 claims Outlet record 60/100
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The Hindu
Hedges 1 of 28 claims Outlet record 78/100
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The Straits Times
Hedges 2 of 5 claims Outlet record 66/100
Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, UK and Ireland Same event
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 3 of 23 claims Outlet record 67/100
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ABC News (US)
Hedges 1 of 12 claims Outlet record 67/100
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Dawn
Centre Hedges 3 of 17 claims Outlet record 72/100
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The Independent
Hedges 1 of 9 claims Outlet record 59/100
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Italy GPE · 2× Defense ORG · 1× Guido Crosetto PERSON · 1× Italian NORP · 1×

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Hundreds of schools were evacuated in Italy over thousands of bomb threats, part of a larger wave of bomb threats wreaking havoc across Europe.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
2026-11-11 · Washington Examiner
Italy evacuates hundreds of schools as Europe faces wave of bomb threats · assertive framing

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Hundreds of schools were evacuated in Italy over thousands of bomb threats, part of a larger wave of bomb threats wreaking havoc across Europe. asserted
Hundreds → evacuate → Europe
After an investigation, no bombs were found in any of the cases in Italy and the rest of Europe. asserted
bombs → find → Europe
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said the threats were part of a strategy to “spread fear and create anxiety.” asserted
threats → say → anxiety
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