Terror scare in Hungarian schools: Pupils evacuated after multiple bomb threat emails

Several schools in Hungary’s Hajdú-Bihar county were forced to evacuate on Friday following the arrival of threatening emails. The warnings targeted both primary and secondary schools in cities including Debrecen, Hajdúdorog, and Berettyóújfalu.

The county police chief’s office confirmed that the messages likely originated from a single source. “Investigations have been launched for suspected threats to commit a terrorist act,” the authorities said, adding that officers had so far found no explosives or devices capable of detonation on school grounds.

Immediate evacuations and safety measures after bomb threats

In Hajdúdorog, the Nagy Szent Bazil Greek Catholic Educational Centre was evacuated after receiving a threatening email, HAON writes. Mayor Zoltán Horváth took to Facebook to reassure parents, stating that both the primary and secondary school buildings were cleared promptly. Children were relocated safely and systematically, and the local authorities, in cooperation with the school, are prepared to provide alternative arrangements if necessary.

Similarly, in Debrecen, the Szent József Primary School and the Dóczy Gymnasium of the Reformed College were evacuated as a precaution. In Berettyóújfalu, students and teachers from the Arany János Gymnasium were temporarily moved to the local cultural centre while police conducted a full search of the school premises.