Shooting Rampage in Graz: Memorial Service on the Weekend

The city of Graz and the state of Styria announced the dates for the official memorial services following the rampage at a Graz school on Wednesday: The city of Graz invites to a memorial service on Sunday at 6:00 PM at the main square, where the political leaders of Austria are also expected to be present. The Styrian state parliament invites to a memorial session for the victims of the rampage next Tuesday at 9:00 AM.

"We Stand Together"

For the memorial event of the city of Graz "We Stand Together," relatives, friends, colleagues of the victims and affected, as well as representatives from society, politics, and religious communities are invited on Sunday to pause together with the people of Graz, as stated in the announcement by the city of Graz. The program includes a musical opening, speeches, and a subsequent joint commemoration. The event will take place in all weather conditions, it was noted.

Condolence Book After Graz Rampage

The city of Graz has already set up a condolence book at the main entrance of the town hall on Wednesday. Citizens have the opportunity daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM to "express their thoughts, condolences, and personal sympathy," as stated by the city of Graz. In addition to Mayor Elke Kahr (KPÖ), other city government members have already expressed their sympathy in the condolence book. On Wednesday afternoon, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen is also expected to sign the condolence book.

The official memorial ceremony of the state of Styria will take place on Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the Graz Cathedral in the form of an interfaith service. The state of Styria will provide further information on this.

(APA/Red)

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