After the attack in the Villach city center last Saturday, more than 4,000 people participated in a memorial march in the city center, including Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) and Carinthia's Governor Peter Kaiser (SPÖ).

Candlelight March and Memorial Service in Villach After Terror Attack

"This attack was a direct assault on our fundamental values, our way of life, and our freedom. With the aim of filling our society with fear and terror and dividing us," said Federal Chancellor Schallenberg in his speech. But terrorism must not succeed in this: "And it will not succeed. Because our society, our community is stronger."

The memorial march started on the northern bank of the Drau and led silently past the crime scene at the Lower Main Square, where wreaths were laid. Afterwards, an ecumenical service was held with Catholic Diocesan Bishop Josef Marketz and Evangelical Lutheran Superintendent Manfred Sauer in the city parish church.

(APA/Red)

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