Crans-Montana disaster raises questions over Swiss federalism’s crisis response
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Since the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, Switzerland’s federal system has come under scrutiny and criticism.
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Strong, independent media and a high level of media literacy are key to strengthening a population’s resilience to disinformation, says Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister.
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The world’s attention is turning to Davos and the World Economic Forum annual meeting, and the visit of US President Donald Trump.
Crans-Montana fire: criticism grows over missing autopsies
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Criticism has been mounting over why autopsies were not conducted immediately for some victims of the deadly fire in the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Crans-Montana fire: prosecutors set bail at CHF200,000 for each bar owner
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Swiss prosecutors have set bail at CHF200,000 for each of the bar owners under investigation for the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, according to reports.
Crans-Montana disaster raises questions over Swiss federalism’s crisis response
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Since the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, Switzerland’s federal system has come under scrutiny and criticism.
Swiss canton bans indoor pyrotechnics and launches Crans-Montana victims’ fund
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Following the Crans-Montana fire, the Valais cantonal government has banned pyrotechnics in venues open to the public and set up a fund to support victims.
Crans-Montana bar owner Jessica Moretti barred from leaving Switzerland
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Jessica Moretti, co-manager of the Le Constellation bar, will not be held in custody before the trial. Instead, she will face alternative measures.
Service door at Crans-Montana bar was locked on night of fire, says owner
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The owner of Le Constellation, Jacques Moretti, admitted to investigators that the service door on the ground floor of the establishment was locked from the inside, Swiss public television RTS reports.
Bar owner apologises to Crans-Montana fire victims
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“My thoughts are constantly with the victims,” Jessica Moretti, one of the owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, told Swiss public television RTS.
Municipality of Crans-Montana apologises to fire victims’ families
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The deputy mayor of the municipality of Crans-Montana, Nicole Bonvin Clivaz, has offered apologies and asked for forgiveness from families of the victims of the New Year’s Day fire.
Switzerland holds minute’s silence for Crans-Montana bar fire victims
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Switzerland came to a standstill on Friday as church bells rang nationwide and a minute’s silence honoured the victims of the bar fire in Crans‑Montana.
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The Valais Public Prosecutor’s Office has remanded in custody Jacques Moretti, the manager of the Le Constellation bar, following the fatal fire on January 1.
Crans-Montana: Switzerland ‘a single grieving family’, says Swiss president
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The fire disaster in Crans-Montana has turned Switzerland into “a single grieving family”, said Swiss President Guy Parmelin in his speech at the memorial ceremony in Martigny on Friday.
Swiss canton bans pyrotechnics in bars and restaurants
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In the wake of the tragedy in Crans-Montana, the Vaud cantonal government is taking measures to reinforce security in public establishments.
Tense scenes at Iranian embassy in Bern as police use tear gas
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Protests were held in Zurich and Bern on Tuesday against the Iranian regime. In Bern, police intervened outside the Iranian embassy.
Inside Geneva special: a bonfire of international law
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The new year has started with some momentous events. Israel has banned dozens of aid agencies. What are the consequences?
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed in October, ended two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Aid to Gaza has increased but is still far from enough, say UN organisations and NGOs.
Amnesty criticises police violence at Bern Gaza demo
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Amnesty International Switzerland has criticised the police intervention at a Gaza demonstration in Bern in October as unjustified and excessive.
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy owing to participation of Israel
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For Nemo, Israel’s continued participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a contradiction to the ideals and values of the singing competition.
More injured children from Gaza arrive in Switzerland
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On Friday, 13 injured children from Gaza arrived in Geneva and Zurich before being sent for treatment to various hospitals across the country.
Swiss supermarkets rule out US meat while restaurants show interest
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Despite a customs deal between Switzerland and the United States, US meat is unlikely to appear on Swiss supermarket shelves, says news agency AWP.
Swiss government approves mandate for US trade negotiations
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Talks on a trade deal between Switzerland and the United States are set to begin after the Swiss government approved the final mandate for negotiations.
What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2026
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in 2026, the Swiss economy will face downward pressure from weaker domestic demand and ongoing uncertainty related to US import tariffs.
Global trade under strain: why rules still matter for nations like Switzerland
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Former chief economist of the WTO, Ralph Ossa, explains why economies such as Switzerland need to defend and adapt the rules-based system.
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On Friday evening the US government announced an agreement with nine pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis and Roche subsidiary Genentech.
Swiss parliamentary committee supports tariff talks with US
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The Swiss government has received support for the upcoming negotiations with the United States on an economic and trade agreement.
Is offering a Rolex to a foreign official considered bribery under Swiss law?
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Swissinfo examines whether the Swiss Criminal Code would apply to Swiss company executives who brought a pair of valuable gifts on a recent visit to the White House.
