Two-minute silence for London bombings marked across the EU

July 14, 2005

A two-minute silence at noon BST (UTC+1) has been marked by millions across the United Kingdom and the European Union to remember those who died last Thursday in the London attacks.

In London, all buses and cabs came to halt, and all people in their offices stood outside. Trains were not stopped but the two-minute silence was announced and marked through the underground and overground services. Aeroplanes delayed their takeoff to respect the two-minute silence.

At the bombing sites, wreaths were laid in respect, with hundreds gathering at the sites to mark the silence.

At, stood on the forecourt in silence, accompanied by. Prime Minister Tony Blair marked the silence in the garden of, and Mayor of London paid his respects at.

At taking place at, golfers also paid their respects. Yesterday, fell in silence during the  vs   football match. In, , President Jacques Chirac stood in silence at the before taking part in the  parade. The marked the silence along with  offices across the EU.

A vigil will be held in Trafalgar Square, London at 18:00 (6 p.m.) BST (+1 UTC).