# Italian Students Caught in Krakow Shooting Thirty-four students from Albano Laziale are safe following a deadly shooting in Krakow. - **Source:** [Open](https://www.open.online) - **Published:** 2026-11-07 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/fb0cda4d-e26b-4c4a-8cc0-4ba54df86ba7 ## Italian Students in Krakow A group of 34 students and three chaperones from the Ugo Foscolo high school in Albano Laziale were present in Krakow during a violent shooting. The incident occurred in a public square while the students were concluding their educational trip, known as the Journey of Memory, which was scheduled to end today. ## Safety and Diplomatic Response The Italian Embassy in Poland acted immediately to ensure the safety of the students. The director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Krakow and the honorary consul were dispatched to the scene to assist the group. None of the students or their chaperones sustained injuries or required any form of medical treatment. ## Emotional Impact on Students Students described the experience as terrifying, noting that they were in a state of shock following the sudden violence. Amelia, a representative of the Castelli Romani student network, confirmed that while the group was deeply frightened and stressed by the events, they remained physically unharmed and were in contact with their peers. ## Official Government Confirmation Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed the presence of the Italian group and the successful efforts to secure them. He noted that the officials helped the students gather and move to a safe location. The group missed their original flight but is now scheduled to return to Italy tomorrow under diplomatic supervision. ## Governmental Condolences and Stance Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed profound sorrow regarding the attack in Krakow. In an official statement, she offered condolences to the Polish people and the families of the victims. Meloni emphasized that the Italian government remains committed to defending security and freedom against all forms of terror and unacceptable acts of violence. ## Logistics of the Return The return of the students to Italy is currently being managed by their travel agency. The Farnesina, Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has stated that it will assist in organizing the return for the group if they face any difficulties in securing a single flight back to their home country after the incident. ## Casualties of the Attack The shooting in the Polish city resulted in six fatalities and left at least 15 individuals wounded. While the Italian students were caught in the vicinity of the public square during the attack, they were successfully protected by embassy staff, avoiding the tragic consequences that affected other civilians present at the scene. ## Context of the Incident The attack in Krakow represents a significant security event in Poland, drawing international attention and condemnation. The swift coordination between local authorities and the Italian diplomatic mission highlights the standard protocols for protecting citizens abroad during sudden crises. The focus now shifts to the safe repatriation of the students and ongoing investigations. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.open.online/2026/11/07/sparatoria-cracovia-studenti-italiani-ambasciata/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._