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Switzerland 'devastated' by lives lost in Crans-Montana New Year bar fire

Switzerland has been left "devastated" by the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 40 people celebrating the New Year, President Guy Parmelin told a national service of remembrance on Friday. Meanwhile Frenchman Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the bar Le Constellation, where the tragedy took place, was taken into custody.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9

Switzerland honors the victims of the deadly Alpine bar fire in a national day of mourning

Switzerland will hold a memorial service to honor the 40 people who were killed in an Alpine bar fire earlier this month during a New Year’s celebration

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Chloe Kim’s Olympic three-peat bid in doubt after dislocated shoulder

Chloe Kim’s bid for a third straight Olympic halfpipe gold is uncertain after the American snowboarder dislocated her shoulder in training in Switzerland

The Guardian - US · Jan 8

What the New Year’s fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention

In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2026, a fire ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 people and injuring 116, many of them severely.

The Conversation · Jan 6

Belgium shock No.2 seeds as Demon backs Australia

All but one of the United Cup quarter-finalists have been decided with Belgium upsetting second seeds Canada to set up a last-eight meeting with Czechia.

AAP · Jan 6

Switzerland freezes all Maduro-linked assets 'with immediate effect'

Switzerland ordered a four-year precautionary freeze on any assets held by Nicolás Maduro and people linked to him but gave no figures and did not confirm whether any assets exist.

Euronews · Jan 5

All 116 people injured in Swiss resort fire identified, say police

Bodies of first foreign victims repatriated after 40 people died in bar fire during New Year’s Eve party in Crans-Montana

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Swiss authorities identify all 40 victims of Swiss Alps bar New Year's fire

The remaining 16 victims of a tragic New Year’s Eve blaze at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified on Sunday. A representative of Valais police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which killed 40 people and injured 119 others.

Euronews · Jan 5

All 40 victims of Swiss New Year ski resort blaze identified, including 9 French

All 40 people killed in a fire on New Year’s eve at a Swiss mountain resort bar have been identified, including nine French citizens. Switzerland has declared a national day of mourning as a criminal investigation continues.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 5

Seven of Europe’s best thermal spa destinations

In countries such as Iceland, Italy, Switzerland, you can soak in warm mineral-rich waters

The Independent UK · Jan 5