Villach in shock: knife attack shakes the entire city!

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After the knife attack in Villach on February 15, 2025, Carinthia and the international media are in shock. Concern and sadness.

Villach in shock: knife attack shakes the entire city!

In the city of Villach, Carinthia, a gruesome knife attack by a 23-year-old Syrian who injured several passers-by and claimed one life on Saturday, February 15, 2025, is being heavily discussed. Loud Gailtal Journal There is great concern as many people in the region consider the threat to their security. The police are looking for evidence and are asking witnesses to make their recordings available via a special upload link. At the same time, sharing incriminating photos on social media is strongly discouraged in order to protect victims.

The terrible act is also being covered in the international media, and leading politicians from neighboring countries are showing their condolences. Slovenia's President Nataša Pirc Musar described the situation as a "deep shock" for her country and said her thoughts were with the victims and their families The press. Their statements reflect the pain and solidarity felt in the region and beyond. The Italian party landscape is also reacting; The ruling party Fratelli d'Italia is calling for a reform of migration policy due to the incident.

Political reactions and demands

In addition to the public expressions of condolence, migration policy is being questioned. Slovenia's opposition leader Janez Janša was critical of the political situation and complained that the attacker probably reached Austria via Slovenia. “The blood of innocent people is on your hands,” he warned in a message on Platform The mayor of Udine also offers his solidarity and condemns violent attacks.

The city of Villach is planning a week of mourning to remember the victims. In order to give the population space for their compassion, a memorial march is being organized. Mourners can write down their thoughts and condolences in an online grief register. The incident has already sparked a discussion about the effectiveness of European migration policy; Carinthia's politicians agree that measures are necessary to ensure public safety.