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Crans-Montana tragedy: Swiss press question lax regulations and insufficient safety measures

Mourners gather around flowers and candles to commemorate the victims of the fire at the "Le Constellation" bar and lounge, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Sunday, January 4, 2026. 40 persons lost their lives and over 100 were severely injured in the fire at the bar "Le Constellation" on New Year's Eve in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

This content was published on Jan 4, 2026 A lack of annual fire safety inspections, a DIY renovation job by owners and inflammable soundproofing panels have prompted accusations of negligence by the Swiss media.

A criminal investigation has been initiated against the owners of a bar in Crans-Montana. This was announced by the public prosecutor's office of the canton of Valais in an official press release on Saturday, 3 January 2026.

Criminal investigation opened against Crans-Montana bar owners

This content was published on Jan 4, 2026 They are accused of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm and negligently causing a conflagration.

Confederation plans national day of mourning on 9 January

Swiss government announces national day of mourning for Crans-Montana fire victims

This content was published on Jan 4, 2026 The Swiss government, in collaboration with the churches, is planning a day of national mourning on January 9 for those who perished in the bar fire in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.

Venezuela: Switzerland calls for respect for international law

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 Following the US attack on Venezuela, Switzerland has called for de-escalation, restraint and respect for international law.

Hospitals postpone operations due to fire victims

Swiss hospitals postpone surgeries to treat Crans-Montana fire victims

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 In some Swiss hospitals, surgeries had to be postponed to prioritise the urgent treatment of the Crans-Montana bar fire victims.

Crans-Montana: 'forward with respect and memory', tourism director

Crans-Montana will move forward with respect and remembrance, says tourism director

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 After the devastating bar fire in Crans-Montana, tourism must continue with "great respect and remembrance", according to the director of the local tourism office Bruno Huggler.

The SVP is not aiming for a third seat on the Federal Council

The Swiss People’s Party is not coveting a third seat in government

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 A third seat on the seven-member Federal Council is not on the right-wing party's radar for the 2027 federal elections.

71 injured near Crans-Montana are from Switzerland

Majority of those injured in the Crans-Montana bar fire are Swiss

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 Of the 113 injured identified, 71 are from Switzerland, 14 from France, 11 from Italy and four from Serbia.

Crans-Montana bar fire: the first witness accounts

This content was published on Jan 2, 2026 A deadly fire swept through the "Le Constellation" bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on January 1, killing 40 people and injuring 119, many teenagers.

Swiss bar fire: four witnesses describe the New Year’s Eve chaos

This content was published on Jan 2, 2026 Swiss public television recorded four first-hand accounts of the chaos, smoke, panic and narrow escapes following the Crans-Montana bar fire.

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