A new wave of bomb threats has disrupted the educational process in North Macedonia’s capital today, April 29, 2026. Several high schools in Skopje reported receiving threatening emails, prompting immediate emergency responses and the suspension of classes.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MPB), the following schools were specifically targeted:
- “Dimitar Vlahov” High School
- “Vlado Tasevski” (SHGJM)
- “Marija Curie-Sklodovska” (SHGJM)
Emergency Response & Safety Measures
Upon receiving the reports, specialized anti-terror units were dispatched to the sites. The following protocols were immediately enacted:
- Mass Evacuation: Students, teachers, and administrative staff were safely evacuated from all school buildings.
- Security Perimeters: Police established cordons around the targeted campuses to ensure public safety while specialized teams performed sweep-and-clear operations.
- Suspension of Classes: Learning has been halted for the day in the affected schools to allow for thorough technical inspections.
“The Ministry of Internal Affairs is taking all necessary measures to clear the buildings and identify the source of these threats. We urge citizens to remain calm and follow official instructions,” a Ministry spokesperson stated.
Context: A Persistent Regional Issue
This latest incident is part of a recurring pattern of hybrid threats that have plagued Skopje and the wider Balkan region over the last few years. Similar threats have recently targeted shopping centers such as “East Gate”, “Diamond Mall”, and “City Mall” earlier this month.
- Pattern of Hoaxes: The vast majority of these alerts in recent years have been confirmed as false alarms intended to incite panic or disrupt public order.
- Law Enforcement Actions: Just weeks ago, in March 2026, several individuals (including minors) were detained in Tetovo for similar hoaxes. The Ministry has warned that those found responsible will face the strictest legal consequences.
Authorities are currently investigating the digital footprint of the emails to determine if they originate from domestic actors or represent a coordinated external hybrid threat.
