Switzerland: Train Horns Sound in Geneva During Nationwide Tribute to Fire Victims

Geneva joined the rest of Switzerland on Friday, January 9, in observing a minute of silence at 2 p.m. to honor the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, a deadly blaze in the Swiss resort town on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people and left many others injured.

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Handout - Luxembourg's former Grand Duk Henri, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Italy's President Sergio Mattarella during a tribute ceremony for the victims of the deadly fire that ripped through the bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, in Martigny, Switzerland on January 9, 2026. All of Switzerland will mark a national day of mourning on January 9 for the dozens of mostly teenagers killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar crammed with New Year revellers. Just over a week after the tragedy at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and 116 injured, the wealthy Alpine nation will come to a standstill for a minute of silence at 2:00 pm (1300 GMT). Photo by FDFA Federal Dep. of Foreign Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Handout - Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin during a tribute ceremony for the victims of the deadly fire that ripped through the bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, in Martigny, Switzerland on January 9, 2026. All of Switzerland will mark a national day of mourning on January 9 for the dozens of mostly teenagers killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar crammed with New Year revellers. Just over a week after the tragedy at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and 116 injured, the wealthy Alpine nation will come to a standstill for a minute of silence at 2:00 pm (1300 GMT). Photo by FDFA Federal Dep. of Foreign Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Handout - State Councillor and president of the Council of State of the Canton of Valais Mathias Reynard during a tribute ceremony for the victims of the deadly fire that ripped through the bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, in Martigny, Switzerland on January 9, 2026. All of Switzerland will mark a national day of mourning on January 9 for the dozens of mostly teenagers killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar crammed with New Year revellers. Just over a week after the tragedy at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and 116 injured, the wealthy Alpine nation will come to a standstill for a minute of silence at 2:00 pm (1300 GMT). Photo by FDFA Federal Dep. of Foreign Affairs via ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coffins Of Crans Montana Fire Victims Arrive At Linate Airport - Milan

Coffins Of Crans Montana Fire Victims Arrive At Linate Airport - Milan

Milan, Italy, the father of Riccardo Minghetti attends the arrival of his sons coffin with relatives at Linate Airport following the New Years Eve fire tragedy in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on January 5, 2026. Photo by Alessandro Bremec/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie A - ACF Fiorentina vs US Cremonese

CALCIO - Serie A - ACF Fiorentina vs US Cremonese

The teams observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Switzerland. during ACF Fiorentina vs US Cremonese, Italian soccer Serie A match in Florence, Italy, January 04 2026

CALCIO - Serie A - Genoa CFC vs Pisa SC

CALCIO - Serie A - Genoa CFC vs Pisa SC

The teams observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Switzerland. during Genoa CFC vs Pisa SC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Genoa, Italy, January 03 2026

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Ahmed Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to his son, Mehdi Kessaci, at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci, his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to his son, Mehdi Kessaci, at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

Tribute to Mehdi Kessaci - Marseille

French anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci and his mother Ouassila Benhamdi Kessaci take part in a gathering in tribute to Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France on November 22, 2025. Mehdi Kessaci, the 20-year-old younger brother of Amine Kessaci, who wanted to become a police officer, was shot dead near a concert hall by two people on a motorbike, on November 13. More than a week after this tragedy, Mehdi Kessaci's family is calling for a gathering at the roundabout where he was murdered by two men on a motorbike under the slogan: "Justice for Mehdi, 20, who died for nothing". Other initiatives are planned in some 25 towns and cities. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Serbia: Thousands March Into Novi Sad to Mark 1 Year Anniversary of Train Station Tragedy

Tens of thousands of students and anti-government protesters from across Serbia marched into Novi Sad on Friday, October 31, to mark the first anniversary of a train station roof collapse. On Saturday, demonstrators observed 16 minutes of silence for the 16 victims of the tragedy, demanding accountability for the disaster and early elections to remove the Vucic government.

King and Queen of Spain Honor Disaster Victims - Valencia

King and Queen of Spain Honor Disaster Victims - Valencia

Andrea Ferrari, relative of victims of the tragedy, speaks during the tribute to the victims of the dana, at the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, on October 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencia (Spain). Their Majesties the King and Queen and other institutional officials attend the state funeral in memory of the victims of the dana, coinciding with the first anniversary of the catastrophe. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The first vice-president and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The second vice-president and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, and the Third Vice-President and Minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, the Minister of Economy, Carlos Cuerpo, and the Minister of Health, Mónica García, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The second vice-president and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, and the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The third vice-president and minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The secretary general of Podemos, Ione Belarra, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sáncehz, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The president of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijo and the spokeswoman of the popular group in Congress, Ester Muñoz, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The president of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijo and the spokeswoman of the popular group in Congress, Ester Muñoz, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijo (back), the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, the Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, the Third Vice-President and Minister for Energy Transformation, Sara Aagesen, and the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande Marlaska, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The president of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijo and the spokeswoman of the popular group in Congress, Ester Muñoz, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The president of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijo and the spokeswoman of the popular group in Congress, Ester Muñoz, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The hemicycle keeps a minute of silence for the victims of the dana, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session started with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, the Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, and the Minister for Energy Transition, Sara Aagesen, observe a minute of silence for the victims of the dana, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, observe a minute of silence for the victims of the dana, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM