School security concerns reported in Croatia and Serbia

Incidents involving threats and suspicious activity have caused alarm at schools in Croatia and Serbia.

In Nedelišće, Croatia, the principal of a primary school confirmed that verbal threats were made by a student in a seventh-grade class. While no physical conflict occurred, the school has initiated legal protocols and procedures to ensure student safety. Local education authorities in Međimurje County are in contact with the school to monitor the situation.

In Niš, Serbia, reports on social media claimed that masked individuals dressed in nun costumes, some allegedly carrying knives, were seen near a primary school in Pasi Poljana. Parents reported that students were traumatized by the sightings. Police in Niš have received reports of public disturbance and are investigating the facts to determine if the incident was a prank, a social media challenge, or a genuine threat.