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Bomb reports and gun threats at 20 colleges in Zagreb
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter9/7/2026

Bomb reports and gun threats at 20 colleges in Zagreb

Twenty faculties and academic institutions in Zagreb, along with several university services, received an anonymous report this morning about a bomb placed on campus. The message also included threats involving firearms. Police are conducting security checks of the buildings, according to Srednja.hr. The University of Zagreb confirmed that the threatening message was sent slightly before 9 AM to multiple addresses at the university, its services, and the deans' offices of faculties and academies. According to their information, 20 faculties and academies received the message. The message stated that a bomb had been placed on the university grounds and included threats of gunfire. The university said they took the threat seriously and that the faculties are following police instructions. Detailed security inspections of the buildings are underway, and some inspections have already been completed without finding any devices. Students and employees are being asked to follow instructions and avoid entering buildings until the security check is complete. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine announced that due to the threat, it would not accept patients in the afternoon. Although the first

A security alert involving 20 Zagreb university faculties has prompted warnings of bombs and firearms, with authorities urging people to avoid entering buildings. Anonymously sent messages arrived at the addresses of the faculties and academies of the University of Zagreb shortly before 9 a.m., claiming explosives had been placed on campus and threatening the use of firearms. The university informed the police, the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth, and relevant services about the threat. Security checks are ongoing at the buildings, with some already completed without finding explosive devices. The university has called for students and staff to follow police instructions and refrain from entering the premises until the safety inspections are finished. It has also urged calm and patience while further information is awaited. Students at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Shipbuilding (FSB) forwarded a message from the faculty administration to the portal srednja.hr, warning of an anonymous threat. Similarly, the Veterinary Faculty announced it would not accept patients during the afternoon due to the threat. The university confirmed receiving the threatening message from an unknown sender, sent to multiple addresses including faculty offices and academic institutions. According to the university, the message stated that an explosive device had been placed on campus and threatened the use of firearms. The university emphasized taking the threat seriously and that faculty administrations are following police guidance. Ongoing detailed security checks are being conducted, with some inspections already completed and no devices found. The Veterinary Faculty announced it would not accept patients in the afternoon due to the threat. Although today marks the start of the new academic year, classes at most faculties begin after October 1. Some parts of the university are currently holding autumn exam periods.

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Telegram.hr logoTelegram.hrIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 759/7/2026
Drama at 20 Zagreb universities, bomb and gun threats: "Do not enter the buildings"

Anonymous threats have been sent to 20 faculties and academies at the University of Zagreb, claiming that explosives have been placed on campus and warning of the use of firearms. The university has informed the police, Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth, and relevant authorities. Security checks are ongoing, with some completed without finding explosive devices. The university urges students and staff to follow police instructions and avoid entering buildings until inspections are complete. Students at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Shipbuilding (FSB) shared a message from the faculty administration regarding the anonymous threat, and the Veterinary Faculty has suspended patient reception due to the situation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the incident as a security threat without overtly endorsing any political stance. It reports on the actions taken by the university and authorities without taking sides or promoting ideological positions. The framing remains neutral, focusing on factual developments rather than褒

Why factuality (90): This article provides a highly accurate account of the events, matching the primary source document in detail. It includes the time frame, the number of faculties affected, the nature of the threat, and the institutional responses. It also references the communication from the Faculty of Mechanical

Why objectivity (75): While the content is factual, the title and phrasing such as 'Drama na 20 zagrebačkih fakulteta' introduces a more dramatic tone, suggesting heightened alarm. This may influence readers' perception and leans towards emphasizing the gravity of the situation, potentially affecting objectivity.

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Bomb reports and gun threats at 20 colleges in Zagreb

Twenty faculties and academic institutions in Zagreb, along with several university services, received an anonymous report this morning about a bomb placed on campus. The message also included threats involving firearms. Police are conducting security checks of the buildings, according to Srednja.hr. The University of Zagreb confirmed that the threatening message was sent slightly before 9 AM to multiple addresses at the university, its services, and the deans' offices of faculties and academies. According to their information, 20 faculties and academies received the message. The message stated that a bomb had been placed on the university grounds and included threats of gunfire. The university said they took the threat seriously and that the faculties are following police instructions. Detailed security inspections of the buildings are underway, and some inspections have already been completed without finding any devices. Students and employees are being asked to follow instructions and avoid entering buildings until the security check is complete. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine announced that due to the threat, it would not accept patients in the afternoon. Although the first

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an anonymous threat involving a bomb and firearms targeting multiple universities in Zagreb. It provides factual information about the incident, including the response by the police and the University of Zagreb. There is no evident ideological framing, biased language, or one‐

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports the incident based on the primary source document from Srednja.hr. It mentions the receipt of anonymous threats at 20 faculties and academic institutions, the police response, and the security checks being conducted. The information aligns closely with the original rep

Why objectivity (80): The tone remains neutral and informative, presenting the facts without overt bias. However, there is a slight emphasis on the severity of the situation through phrases like 'drama' and 'prijeti se bombama i vatrenim oružjem,' which could be seen as slightly sensationalizing the event.

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