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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Crans-Montana, 50,000 francs to each affected family from Switzerland

The Swiss government has decided to provide 50,000 francs to each affected family in Crans-Montana, complementing existing local assistance measures.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"The tourists are here, we hope the season will take off": Crans-Montana two months after the fire, the resort is slowly coming back to life

Two months after a devastating fire, Crans-Montana is starting to attract tourists again, bringing hope to local residents.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Avalanche Forecasts: Deadly at the Source

The risk of avalanches in the Alps is rising, prompting calls for improved forecasting as winter weather conditions worsen.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Jessica Moretti and the bail of 200,000 francs: 'The donor must remain anonymous, we need to protect him'

Jessica Moretti, like her husband Jacques, has paid 200,000 francs in bail to avoid imprisonment, with the donor's identity remaining anonymous for protection.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Crans-Montana, Cerno: 'Not only should the investigation be removed, but there should also be an investigation into the prosecutor'

The Crans-Montana case highlights serious concerns about the management of the investigation by the Valais prosecutor's office.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Accident in Switzerland: train derailed, possible injuries

A train derailed in the Valais canton of Switzerland, with reports of potential injuries.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Train derailed in Switzerland - about 80 people on board

A train derailed in the Valais canton of Switzerland, with about 80 passengers reported on board, and injuries are suspected due to the incident, which may have been caused by an avalanche.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Switzerland, avalanche derails a train in the Canton of Valais: several injured

An avalanche has caused a train to derail in Goppenstein, Switzerland, resulting in several injuries.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Valais train derailment LIVE: Several casualties in avalanche as rescue launched

A train derailed in the Valais region of Switzerland following an avalanche, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Switzerland: A train derailed, hit by an avalanche

A passenger train in Switzerland derailed after being struck by an avalanche, prompting concerns about potential injuries among passengers.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland: 11 injured in explosion during carnival celebrations

Eleven people were injured during carnival celebrations in the Swiss village of Sable due to an explosion on a float carrying a confetti cannon.

Feb 14 โ€ข 21:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Eleven injured in an explosion during a carnival in Switzerland

An explosion during a carnival in Chรขble, Switzerland, injured eleven people, reportedly caused by an air compressor for a confetti cannon.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Police: Memorial for the victims of the Swiss bar fire has caught fire

A memorial dedicated to the victims of a fire at a skiing resort bar in Switzerland has caught fire, prompting an investigation.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the Morettis attempt to obscure the site that collects complaints and rumors about the massacre

The Moretti family, represented by their lawyers, sought legal action to block a website that gathers testimonies related to the January 1st fire disaster in Crans-Montana that claimed 41 lives, but their appeal was rejected by the Valais public prosecutor's office.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Valais promises money, but compensation does not arrive: "They send the medical expenses bills"

Months after a tragic fire in Crans-Montana that claimed 41 young lives, families of the victims are frustrated by the lack of promised compensation for medical expenses.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Brand catastrophe in Valais: 'She felt exploited'

A waitress who allegedly caused the fire in Crans-Montana died in the blaze, having had a strained relationship with the bar operators, the Morettis, who have a history of complaints against them.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Life is worth as much as the private (party)

The Valais government has allocated 10,000 francs to the families of those who died or were hospitalized due to the nightclub fire in Crans Montana.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Crans-Montana, the last slap to the families of the victims: a help of 10 thousand francs

The government of the Canton of Valais has decided to provide an immediate emergency aid of 10,000 Swiss francs to families affected by the Constellation fire in Crans-Montana, raising questions about whether this amount is sufficient given the scale of the tragedy.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Sports

Swiss Snowboard Legend Killed by Avalanche

Swiss snowboard Olympian Ueli Kestenholz has died at the age of 50 in an avalanche accident in the Valais region.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Sports

Ueli Kestenholz is dead: Avalanche kills Swiss snowboard legend

Swiss snowboard Olympic medalist Ueli Kestenholz has died at the age of 50 in an avalanche accident in the Valais canton of Switzerland.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"It was her responsibility to control the insulating foam": in Crans-Montana, residents point to the municipality's responsibility in the fire

Residents of Crans-Montana are blaming the municipality for its failure to properly inspect fire safety, following a tragic fire incident at Le Constellation.

Jan 11 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Bar in Switzerland hasn't been inspected for 6 years. The cantonal leader is furious

The leader of the Swiss canton where a bar fire killed 40 young people expressed outrage that local authorities had not inspected the site of the tragedy for six years, as prosecutors ramp up their efforts to hold those responsible accountable.

Jan 10 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Brand catastrophe in Valais: "The fireball deeply burned faces and hands"

A fire disaster in Crans-Montana has left several young people with severe burns, with a local clinic director explaining that their age may improve healing prospects.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fire catastrophe in Valais: Prosecutor requests pre-trial detention for Jacques Moretti

Authorities are requesting pre-trial detention for Jacques Moretti, the owner of a bar in Crans-Montana where a devastating fire occurred, citing flight risk concerns, amidst promises from politicians for thorough investigation during a national memorial.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, all the gaps in the investigation: accusations from Switzerland

Bรฉatrice Pilloud, the public prosecutor for the canton of Valais, is facing media scrutiny for her handling of the investigation into a New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana that claimed 40 young lives.

Jan 8 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"We are managed by irresponsible people": in Crans-Montana a week after the fire, mourning is slowly giving way to anger

A week after a devastating fire in Crans-Montana that resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries, residents express their anger over management failures and the need for accountability.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The failed arrest and the 'light' accusation. The Swiss prosecutor faces accusations

The prosecutor's office in the Valais canton is under scrutiny for its lenient approach towards the management negligence and lack of controls at the venue where 40 young people died and 116 were seriously injured during New Yearโ€™s celebrations in Crans-Montana.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fire in Switzerland: Why was fire protection inadequate in Crans-Montana?

The fire at 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana, which resulted in 40 deaths and many injuries, reveals significant gaps in fire safety controls linked to local regulations in Valais, leading to potential compensation claims against the community.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The Constellation, the investments, and the owners: what we know about the business of the Moretti couple

Jacques Moretti and Jessica Maric are under investigation by the Attorney General's Office of Valais in Switzerland following a tragedy at their establishment Le Constellation on New Year's Eve 2026, with financial aspects of their business dealings also under scrutiny.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

New Year's Eve fire, among the injured are Poles. The bar owners spoke out

A fire in a bar in the Valais canton of Sierre injured several people, including Poles, after soundproofing foam caught fire during New Year's Eve celebrations sparked by pyrotechnics attached to champagne bottles.

Jan 7 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Empty chairs in classrooms after classmates who will no longer come. Swiss schools cope with the New Year tragedy

In the francophone cantons of Vaud and Valais, students returned to schools that were prepared with teams of specialists ready to provide immediate help following a recent tragedy, sparking debate about the timing of reopening schools after such an event.

Jan 6 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fire Inferno in Valais: Who is to Blame for the Fire Disaster?

The article discusses the inadequate fire safety measures in a bar in Crans-Montana, raising questions about governmental oversight and responsibility, with Matteo Salvini suggesting that many in Switzerland should face prison due to negligence.

Jan 5 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: All injured in the bar fire identified

All 40 deceased and 116 injured from the bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have been identified, as stated by the Valais canton police.

Jan 5 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: The 40 Dead Identified, Including 20 Minors

The 40 victims of the New Year's Eve fire in a bar at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have been identified, including 20 minors, according to police from the Valais canton.

Jan 4 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Current Lexicon: Canton of Valais

Valais, the third-largest canton in Switzerland, located entirely in the Alps, attracts numerous tourists with its stunning peaks like the Matterhorn, though its rugged nature also poses dangers.

Jan 4 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Beatrice Pilloud, Attorney General of Valais: Crans-Montana is her most challenging case so far

Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud faced a pressing situation as she briefed the world on the devastating fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana, which resulted in at least 40 deaths and numerous injuries.

Jan 4 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

16 more bodies identified from the deadly fire in Crans-Montana

The number of identified victims from the deadly fire in Crans-Montana has reached 24 after 16 more bodies were recognized and returned to their families according to the Valais police announcement.

Jan 4 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: The Faces of the Tragedy - The Riddle of the Missing

The head of the Valais canton government, Matthias Reinard, described the somber task of identifying the bodies from the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve, emphasizing the need for certainty before informing families.

Jan 3 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana: "Sparking candles in the champagnes" brought destruction โ€“ The nationalities of the injured

Initial investigations suggest that the fire started when "sparking candles" placed on champagne bottle necks came too close to the ceiling, according to Beatrice Pieu, the attorney general of the Swiss canton of Valais.

Jan 2 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Fire Disaster in Valais: "I saw many charred bodies, it was terrible"

A catastrophic fire in Crans-Montana, reaching temperatures of 1000 degrees, resulted in horrific scenes for rescuers, with concerns about the legality of insulation materials used in the bar.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Cantonal Government Suspects 'Flashover' as the Cause of Fire Tragedy

The Cantonal Government of Valais suspects a 'Flashover' could explain the rapid spread of a fire that resulted in at least 40 deaths at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland during a New Year's Eve party.

Jan 2 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Crans Montana: The popular resort of 10,500 residents with a long history of attracting celebrities

Crans Montana, a renowned Swiss resort in the French-speaking Alps of Valais, is famous for its association with celebrities and has recently gained international attention following a deadly fire.

Jan 2 โ€ข 01:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

A spark and the absence of air. Hereโ€™s how flashover is triggered

The article explains the phenomenon of flashover, a fire event where all combustible materials in a room ignite simultaneously when temperatures reach 600-650 degrees Celsius, as described by authorities in the Valais region.

Jan 2 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Switzerland declares 'special situation' after lethal fire at ski resort: 'Flames were erupting from the bar'

Swiss authorities have declared a 'special situation' in the Valais canton following a deadly explosion and fire at a New Year's Eve party at the Crans-Montana ski resort, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.

Jan 1 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Several dead and injured in the fire of a restaurant at a ski station in Switzerland

A fire at the 'Le Constellation' restaurant in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the Valais canton of Switzerland has resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries during New Year's celebrations.

Jan 1 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Switzerland: several dead in an explosion at the Crans-Montana ski resort

An explosion at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the Valais canton resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, with the cause of the explosion still unknown.

Jan 1 โ€ข 06:58 UTC

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