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Switzerland will waive CHF1.5 million in medical costs for 12 Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire who were treated in Switzerland. The Federal Council said it made the exception after discussions with Italy.
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Crans-Montana
Jacques Moretti, who is under investigation over the deadly Constellation bar fire, faced further questioning in Sion on Monday. Prosecutors postponed the planned questioning of his wife, Jessica Moretti, until December 2, citing her fragile mental state.
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Crans-Montana
Prosecutors plan to question Jacques Moretti next Monday in connection with the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana; his wife will not be summoned to the hearing. Moretti, the bar’s co-owner, has been in pre-trial detention since August.
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Crans-Montana
A new national award will recognise emergency and rescue workers who responded to the Crans-Montana fire. The first Helping Hand ceremony is scheduled for December 8 in Bern.
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Crans-Montana
Former Chermignon mayor Jean-Claude Savoy has appeared before prosecutors for a third time in the investigation into the Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 41 people. Investigators questioned him about building work and the operating licence issued after renovations in 2015.
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Switzerland
The expert investigation into the Crans-Montana fire has been delayed, with publication now not expected before the end of January. Separately, messages indicate that the bar’s owners had been warned about the risk posed by sparklers years before the blaze.
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Crans-Montana
Italy and Switzerland remain at odds over CHF1.5 million in medical costs linked to the Crans-Montana fire tragedy.
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Crans-Montana
A WhatsApp message in which the owner of the Crans-Montana bar Le Constellation warned staff that sparklers could cause a fire has become part of the criminal investigation into the venue’s fatal blaze. Prosecutors will have to assess whether the warning affects potential criminal responsibility for the tragedy.
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As the first anniversary of the Crans-Montana fire approaches, Valais is planning a memorial ceremony while Parliament advances a settlement mechanism worth up to CHF20 million.
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Crans-Montana
Switzerland will mark the first anniversary of the Crans-Montana fire with a memorial ceremony on January 1, 2027, while parliament has approved up to CHF20 million to support negotiated settlements for victims and relatives.
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Crans-Montana
The Beloved Foundation has received around 70 applications from victims of the Crans-Montana fire and says it needs additional funds to sustain rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. The story examines how Switzerland is supporting survivors months after the disaster.
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Crans-Montana
Eight months after the Crans-Montana fire, Swiss rehabilitation specialists say patients with severe burns require continuous, interdisciplinary care. Ten of the 42 patients admitted since January remain in treatment in Valais and Aargau.
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Switzerland
A former Crans-Montana municipal councillor has become the 17th person charged over the fatal New Year’s Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar, which killed 41 people and injured 115.
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domestic violence
A Swiss bar owner linked to the deadly New Year’s Day Constellation fire has been remanded in custody over separate allegations of domestic violence against his wife. Lawyers stress that the proceedings are distinct from the fire investigation.
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Legal
The investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana fire has expanded with charges against a 15th individual, a former municipal official. Simultaneously, the Italian region of Lombardy has officially become a civil claimant in the case, citing the 'direct damage' and costs incurred supporting its affected citizens.
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Crans-Montana
Six months after the tragic New Year's Day fire, cantonal government president Christophe Darbellay has confirmed the Le Constellation bar will not reopen in its former capacity, with hopes to repurpose the site for young people and plans for a memorial to honor the victims.
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Crime
The investigation into the deadly New Year's fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana has taken a dramatic turn, with prosecutors adding forgery charges against one of the owners and the canton of Valais allocating CHF1.25 million to fund the expanding police and legal efforts.
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Society
Five months after a tragic New Year's Eve fire in a Crans-Montana bar killed 41 people, the 'Initiative Phoenix' association has been established to support burn victims and promote medical innovation in the treatment of severe burn injuries.
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Crans-Montana
Five months after the tragic New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, the community is coming together. A memorial concert honored the victims, while the newly founded 'Initiative Phoenix' association aims to support burn victims and advance medical innovation in their treatment.
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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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