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The Basel-City Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a criminal investigation on suspicion of manslaughter following a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has killed one person and sickened 28 others.
26 days ago · 2 sources
Corporate Accountability
An investigation by Radio France, RTS, and RTBF reveals that Nestlé identified infant formula contaminated with a dangerous toxin weeks before a global recall was triggered, opting for 'discreet' product withdrawals without immediately alerting authorities.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Health
A joint media investigation has uncovered how Swiss food giant Nestlé organized 'discreet' recalls of infant formula contaminated with a dangerous toxin, raising serious questions about the timeliness of its alerts to authorities.
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Health
An investigation by RTS has revealed that infant formula sold in Switzerland contains traces of cereulide, a toxin known to cause vomiting and diarrhoea in babies, raising serious questions about current European food-safety thresholds and testing methods.
Le News
Crime
The investigation into the Crans-Montana 'Le Constellation' fire has intensified. A French victim has filed an €8.2 million compensation claim, while Valais police are now examining a 2024 fire at another restaurant owned by the same couple for possible insurance fraud.
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Business
Swiss food giant Nestlé is under pressure on multiple fronts. French authorities have conducted surprise searches at Nestlé Waters sites as part of a fraud investigation. Simultaneously, a French parliamentary report has criticized both the government and manufacturers, including Nestlé, for 'shortcomings' in handling the recent infant formula scandal.
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Crans-Montana
In a significant development in the Crans-Montana fire investigation, a 14th person, a municipal employee, has been charged. Meanwhile, a seriously injured French victim has filed for compensation in a Paris court.
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Crans-Montana
The investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire has seen a municipal employee charged, bringing the total to fourteen. Concurrently, a 26-year-old French woman who was seriously injured has filed a compensation claim in Paris to cover life-altering burns.
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Transportation
A new expert report suggests that the costly 2023 freight train derailment in the Gotthard Base Tunnel might have been preventable. The investigation uncovered that multiple warning signals were not heeded before the incident, raising critical questions about Swiss Federal Railways' safety protocols and system monitoring.
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Health
Patient advocacy groups are sounding the alarm after an investigation revealed a growing practice of some Swiss doctors demanding thousands of francs in cash before performing operations, sometimes without providing receipts, raising serious legal and ethical questions.
Le News
Crans-Montana
The criminal investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana fire tragedy has expanded, with prosecutors indicting four more current and former municipal officials, bringing the total number of individuals charged to thirteen.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Crans-Montana
The investigation into the deadly New Year's fire in Crans-Montana has expanded, with prosecutors indicting four more individuals, including a municipal official. This brings the total number of suspects to 13 in a case that scrutinizes years of potential safety oversights.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Crans-Montana
An update on the investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire. The town's mayor has been questioned for the first time, while a French court has refused Switzerland's request to seize assets belonging to the bar's owners.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Crans-Montana
Three months after the tragic bar fire in Crans-Montana, the town's mayor has been questioned by prosecutors. This development is the latest in an ongoing investigation that has seen court challenges and wide-ranging consequences, including influencing fire safety rules for the Eurovision Song Contest.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +2 more
Accident
Following last week's fatal accident, the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board stated that retrofitting the cable car clamps would not have averted the crash in such strong winds, highlighting the physical limits of the system.
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Titlis
Following last week's fatal gondola crash at the Titlis resort, investigations are focusing on a faulty clamp. Reports reveal the lift operator had previously declined a non-binding manufacturer recommendation for an upgrade, while the safety board claims retrofitting would not have prevented the accident in strong winds.
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Crans-Montana
Following the deadly New Year's Eve fire, the bar's owners are now under a federal money-laundering investigation, a nationwide ban on indoor pyrotechnics is set for April, and the government has offered solidarity payments to victims.
The Local Switzerland · +4 more
Public Safety
Six people were killed in a bus fire in Kerzers, canton Fribourg. Authorities have identified all victims and state the investigation's initial findings suggest a psychologically unstable man deliberately set himself on fire, ruling out a terrorist motive.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Crans-Montana
The criminal investigation into the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana has expanded to include Mayor Nicolas Féraud and four other current and former officials. They face charges including involuntary manslaughter in the tragedy that killed 41 people.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Crans-Montana
Following the deadly New Year's Eve fire, Swiss and Italian prosecutors will enhance cooperation. The local fire chief has been questioned, and the Swiss government is proposing financial aid for victims and their families.
The Local Switzerland · +6 more
