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Relaxation of fire safety rules by Swiss insurers put on hold

Planned relaxation of fire safety regulations in Switzerland is postponed.

This content was published on Jan 6, 2026 The relaxation of Swiss fire safety rules planned as part of a total revision of the existing regulations has been put on ice.

Epiphany leaves Switzerland shivering from the cold

Switzerland experiences lowest temperatures of the winter

This content was published on Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday night was the coldest night of the winter in Switzerland so far with temperatures of -10°C in the lowlands.

Ansa: Mattarella travels to Switzerland for Crans Montanta memorial day

Italy’s president expected at memorial ceremony for Crans-Montana fire victims

This content was published on Jan 6, 2026 Sergio Mattarella is expected to attend the memorial ceremony for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire in on Friday.

Crans-Montana (VS): all injured identified

All 116 people injured in Crans-Montana fire have been identified

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 All 116 people injured in the Crans-Montana fire have been identified by cantonal police.

The bodies of five Italians repatriated from Sion

Bodies of five Italian victims of Crans-Montana fire repatriated

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 Bodies of five Italian victims from the Crans-Montana fire return home as Italy holds minute of silence.

Emmanuel Macron in Switzerland on Friday for the tribute ceremony

French President Macron to join ceremony for Crans-Montana fire victims

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 French President Macron will attend the Crans-Montana fire victims ceremony in Switzerland.

BE: Adelboden and Lauterbrunnen check public premises security

Swiss ski resorts beef up fire safety checks at local bars

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 Swiss ski resorts intensify fire safety checks in bars after Crans-Montana New Year's fire.

Message of hope at the Mass in Crans-Montana

Silent procession held in Crans-Montana to honour fire victims

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 Crans-Montana held a silent procession and mass to honour victims of New Year's Eve bar fire.

This was announced by the authorities of the canton of Valais on the evening of 4 January. The identification of the 16 unidentified victims is now complete.

All 40 deceased victims of Crans-Montana bar fire identified

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 All 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire have been identified by authorities.

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)

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

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.

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