Anniversary of Madrid train bombings marked as Europe remembers terror victims

A woman lights a candle at a memorial for the train bombing victims in Madrid, Spain (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Victims of terror attacks are a symbol of the constant need to guard freedom and the rule of law against threats, King Felipe VI of Spain has said at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of one of Europe’s deadliest extremist attacks.

“Remembering, just like justice and truth, is a commitment that cities make to terror victims, to restore and protect their dignity,” Felipe told officials attending the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism.