EU Marks 20th Anniversary of Deadly Madrid Train Bombings

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories
Published on March 11, 2024 - Duration: 01:31s

EU Marks 20th Anniversary of Deadly Madrid Train Bombings

EU Marks 20th , Anniversary of Deadly , Madrid Train Bombings.

On March 11, Spain's King Felipe VI spoke at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of one of the deadliest extremist attacks in Europe's history.

Remembering, just like justice and truth, is a commitment that cities make to terror victims, to restore and protect their dignity, Spain's King Felipe VI, via 'The Indpendent'.

This year's annual European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism was held in Madrid, marking a day of Europe-wide commemoration of terrorism victims. King Felipe, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, senior European officials, as well as survivors and family members of victims were present at the event.

King Felipe, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, senior European officials, as well as survivors and family members of victims were present at the event.

The king said that victims of terror attacks remain a constant reminder of the need to protect freedom and the rule of law from the threat of extremism.

On March 11, 2004, commuter train bombings by Islamic extremists in the Spanish capital of Madrid killed 193 people.

You paid the price for the hate aimed at our values, our societies, our democracies, Ylva Johansson, European home affairs commisioner, via 'The Independent'.

You are not alone, Ylva Johansson, European home affairs commisioner, via 'The Independent'.

While speaking at the event, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez compared the Madrid attacks to other extremist attacks committed in New York, London and Paris.

While speaking at the event, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez compared the Madrid attacks to other extremist attacks committed in New York, London and Paris.

Whoever witnessed that extreme demonstration of violence (in Madrid) can never forget it, Pedro Sánchez, Spanish Prime Minister.

Via 'The Independent'


You are here


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions




New York City

Most populous city in the United States
Diddy is in a New York courtroom, fighting to get out of jail on a $50 million bond as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges ... though..
Credit: TMZ.com - Published 3 hours ago

Connie Nielsen's giving hope to Denzel Washington fans everywhere ... 'cause while the actor says he's nearing retirement, Nielsen says she won't let him quit..
Credit: TMZ.com - Published 7 hours ago

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's New York hush money trial has postponed the sentencing scheduled for next week and has granted permission for his lawyers..
Credit: Sky News - Published 9 hours ago



Paris

Capital and largest city of France
France avenge their summer defeat by Argentina with a comfortable victory in Paris to maintain their winning run in the Autumn Nations Series.
2 hours ago • BBC Sport
Irish athlete Ciara Mageean says she remains committed to competing in the 2028 Olympic Games after the disappointment of missing Paris 2024 because of injury.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

You might like