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The position of the Crans-Montana municipality has worsened as four more politicians and officials have been placed under investigation, bringing the total number of suspects to thirteen. Jacques Moretti is scheduled to appear before magistrates again on June 5.
The ongoing probe into the Crans-Montana fire has led to the indictment of four additional suspects, indicating further developments in the case.
Authorities in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, have expressed support for their mayor amidst an ongoing probe into fire safety issues.
A dispute has erupted in Crans-Montana over responsibility for severe lapses in fire safety inspections at "Le Constellation" bar, with victim lawyers pursuing insurance companies who are deflecting blame to authorities.
Members of the Moretti family are under investigation in Rome as part of an inquiry into the Crans-Montana disaster. The probe seeks to determine responsibilities related to the incident.
France has declined to seize the assets of Moretti in connection with the Crans-Montana fire investigation.
The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Féraud, was questioned as part of an investigation into a fire in the ski resort, with the municipality admitting it had not inspected the burned bar since 2019.
The mayor of Crans-Montana has been questioned for the first time in connection with a fire disaster.
Eurovision has implemented stringent flag display regulations, a decision made in the aftermath of a fire incident in Crans-Montana.
A firefighter soldier criticized that 'bosses don't let firefighters go to missions because of meetings' during the New Year's Eve catastrophe in Crans-Montana, suggesting it might have prevented more casualties.
An update on the Crans-Montana fire indicates that 38 individuals are still undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the incident.
An ex-official from Crans-Montana invoked his right to silence during an audience regarding the Crans-Montana fire, refusing to collaborate after being notified of the charges.
17-year-old Esteban from Valais, Switzerland, survived a fire in Crans-Montana with injuries and is searching for the unknown individual who pulled him to safety from the crowd.
The Valais Cantonal Rescue Organization has filed a complaint after audio files of emergency calls, unrelated to the Crans-Montana fire but made on New Year's Eve, were added to the case file and subsequently leaked to the media.
Crans-Montana fire: Recalled Italian ambassador will return to Switzerland SWI swissinfo.ch
The investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana "Constellation" fire faces a potential slowdown after the audition of Jacques Moretti was postponed for medical reasons, as he is reportedly suffering from reactive depression.
Switzerland has announced stricter rules for fireworks following an incident in Crans-Montana, aiming to enhance safety and prevent similar occurrences.
Italy's ambassador is expected to return to Bern, signaling an easing of diplomatic tensions between Switzerland and Italy that arose after the Crans-Montana fire disaster.
A recent disco fire in Kehl, Germany, has been noted for its disturbing similarities to the tragedy that occurred in Crans-Montana.
An 18-year-old miraculously survived the Crans-Montana fire catastrophe and is now fighting to rebuild his life, a process he expects to be long and challenging.
Marie-Claude Schöpfer, a Walliser politician, openly discusses the canton's responsibility following a fire disaster in Crans-Montana, a stance that is unpopular in parliament but well-received by the public.
A survey reveals controversy over the amount of the solidarity contribution for victims of Crans-Montana, following a post bus fire, sparking a broader debate on compensation in Switzerland.
A Swiss federal police report reveals suspicions of a criminal financial scheme and probable insurance fraud against the French owners of a bar that burned down in Crans-Montana.
A document concerning the insulating foam that caught fire on New Year's Eve at the 'Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana has been submitted, potentially advancing the investigation into the incident.
Ein Anruf beim Alt-Bundesrat, der im «schwarzen Herbst» des Jahres 2001 die richtigen Worte finden musste.
20-Minuten-Reporter Flurin Pestalozzi sprach am Mittwochmorgen mit Passanten in Kerzers. Am Dienstagabend starben dort bei einem Postautobrand sechs Menschen.
Bar owners in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, are under investigation for suspected money laundering, with federal police experts reportedly identifying a possible Ponzi scheme.
Swiss prosecutors have expanded their investigation into a deadly fire at a bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day, adding five current and former officials, including the mayor, to the list of suspects. The fire resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.
The Swiss National Council has approved support for the victims and their families of the Crans-Montana fire disaster, described as one of the biggest catastrophes in recent Swiss history.
Swiss prosecutors are investigating the mayor and four other local officials for negligent homicide in connection with a deadly café fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort.
Swiss prosecutors have expanded their investigation into a deadly fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort, which killed 41 people, to include Mayor Nicolas Feraud for alleged negligence.
Procuratura din Valais, Elveţia, a anunţat luni dimineaţă că ancheta cu privire la incendiul din Crans-Montana a fost extinsă şi îi include pe cinci responsabili şi foşti responsabili ai comunei.
Erstmals seit der Brandkatastrophe von Crans-Montana trifft sich heute das Walliser Kantonsparlament zu einer Sitzung. 20 Minuten tickert live.
An investigation into the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has uncovered a web of negligence and administrative failures, raising questions about the country's reputation for seriousness.
Switzerland has announced a ban on pyrotechnics in public venues, effective April, following the Crans-Montana tragedy.
Fewer victims of Crans-Montana fire being treated in Swiss hospitals SWI swissinfo.ch
The Swiss Council of States approved an urgent solidarity contribution from the federal government for the victims of the Crans-Montana disaster, despite initial discomfort over a special solution.
The Swiss parliament held a remembrance for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire.
Julia, a survivor of the Crans-Montana fire, shares her struggle with guilt and her efforts to rebuild her life two months after the tragic blaze.
Swiss Federal Councillor Beat Jans clarified that the federal government will not seek to reclaim aid money provided to victims of Crans-Montana, even if future convictions occur, following the presentation of a relief package.
Lawyers representing a bar owner in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, have publicly condemned what they describe as 'lies' related to their client's case.
Hugo Hare (19) was severely injured while shielding his fiancée during a fire in Crans-Montana. He is now sharing his account of that night.
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 26 - Elsa Rubino, a 15-year-old girl from Biella who was injured in the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve bar-fire disaster, is being transferred to Turin's CTO hospital on Thursday after spending two months in hospital in Zurich. The girl suffered burns on 60% of her body and was in a coma for 22 days after the blaze, which claimed the lives of 41 people, including six Italian teens. She is now out of danger. (ANSA). Read article...
Italy's public prosecutors accuse Switzerland of disrespect and lack of cooperation regarding the Crans-Montana affair, despite a recent meeting in Bern aimed at smoothing relations.
The Swiss Confederation will pay a unique solidarity contribution of 50,000 Swiss francs (54,750 euros) to all those injured and to the relatives of those who died in the Crans-Montana fire.
The Swiss government announced a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs (approximately 54,575 euros) to seriously injured survivors of the Crans-Montana fire.
Switzerland will provide $56,000 in compensation to each victim of the fire in Crans-Montana as part of a 'solidarity contribution'.
The Swiss Federal Council will provide 50,000 Swiss francs in solidarity payments to the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster, aiming to express sympathy and help them avoid lengthy legal processes.
Following a fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 58 victims remain hospitalized. Authorities had previously indicated that many of the 115 injured were seriously affected.
Las últimas actualizaciones del expediente de la investigación exponen el momento exacto en el que una de las bengalas incendia la espuma acústica del techo
The traditional Chienbäse fire parade took place in Liestal, Switzerland, drawing large crowds despite recent safety discussions following an incident in Crans-Montana.
The investigation into the devastating New Year's fire at a bar in Crans-Montana is expanding, with four additional suspects now under investigation.
In the ongoing investigation into the Crans-Montana Constellation building fire, the communal president Nicolas Féraud and former public security councilor Kévin Barras have been charged, alongside the Moretti couple, on suspicion of connivance.
Authorities in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, have expressed support for their mayor amidst an ongoing investigation into fire safety regulations.
The owners of a Swiss bar in Crans-Montana have been formally accused following a New Year's Eve fire that resulted in the deaths of 41 people.
Italy has initiated legal proceedings against bar operators in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. This action follows an investigation into their activities.
France has refused to seize the assets of Moretti, a key figure implicated in the Crans-Montana fire investigation. This decision impacts the ongoing legal proceedings related to the incident.
French justice has declined to execute an international rogatory commission from Switzerland, which sought to seize the assets of the owners of a Crans-Montana ski resort bar where a New Year's fire caused 41 deaths and 115 injuries.
The mayor of Crans-Montana has been questioned for the first time as part of the ongoing investigation into a recent bar fire in the Swiss resort town.
Eurovision organizers have implemented stringent new flag display regulations, a decision made in the aftermath of the Crans-Montana fire incident.
A police report on the Crans-Montana fire disaster reveals that a small ceiling fire escalated into a deadly inferno in just 92 seconds, with a locked door contributing to the fatalities.
An investigation into the fire disaster in Crans-Montana is now examining whether officials from the Canton of Valais could share responsibility alongside the bar operators and municipal authorities.
A Frenchman suffered smoke inhalation during a fire in Crans-Montana while rescuing people and is now unable to work, facing financial ruin without aid from Switzerland.
A complaint has been filed in Switzerland regarding a data leak related to Crans-Montana, prompting an investigation into the incident.
A formal complaint has been filed in Switzerland regarding a data leak involving information related to Crans-Montana.
Crans-Montana fire: Recalled Italian ambassador will return to Switzerland SWI swissinfo.ch
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani unexpectedly cancelled his flight from Rome to Serbia at the last minute, leaving Serbian protocol waiting at the airport, according to diplomatic sources.
A Swiss canton is requesting an additional CHF10 million in aid for victims of the Crans-Montana fire, which killed 41 people. Following the catastrophe, Switzerland has also tightened nationwide rules, banning pyrotechnics in publicly accessible areas.
A 20-year-old man falsely claimed to have intervened in the Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 41 people, infiltrating the victims' entourage for weeks.
Italy's ambassador to Switzerland, Gian Lorenzo Cornado, who was recalled two months ago in protest over investigations into a fire disaster in Valais, may return following a visit by Roman prosecutors.
The Swiss health minister traveled to Paris to visit victims of a burn incident that occurred in Crans-Montana, offering support and assessing their condition.
Die Walliser Polizei hat anhand von Videos gezählt, wie viele Leute sich in der Kellerbar aufhielten. Nun ist gesichert: Dafür reichten die Fluchtwege bei weitem nicht.
Schools in Geneva have banned birthday candles as part of tightened safety regulations following a tragedy in Crans-Montana. The measure has drawn criticism from several parents.
Valais politicians have approved a fund for Crans-Montana, as reported by SWI swissinfo.ch.
Nach dem Brand in einem Bus in der schweizerischen Gemeinde Kerzers sind die sechs Todesopfer identifiziert worden. Der Brandverlauf erinnert an das Inferno in Crans-Montana.
A Postbus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, has highlighted weaknesses in the federal government's immediate aid for victims, drawing comparisons to the Crans-Montana fire tragedy.
The Crans-Montana communal president, Nicolas Féraud, is now considered an accused in the Valais public prosecutor's criminal proceedings, facing increasing scrutiny and deemed untenable since the fire disaster, with four other individuals also newly accused.
Swiss prosecutors have expanded their criminal investigation into a New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people, now including five more current and former local officials.
The lower house of the Swiss parliament has approved plans to pay a one-time compensation of 50,000 Swiss francs to survivors and grieving families of a tragic ski resort fire in Crans-Montana. The fire resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.
Nach dem Feuerdrama in Crans-Montana geraten nun der Bürgermeister und vier weitere Personen ins Visier der Ermittler. Wer trägt Schuld an der Silvestertragödie mit 41 Toten?
The Swiss canton of Valais has announced an expansion of the criminal investigation into the fire at the 'Le Constellation' club in Crans-Montana, now including five current and former community officials.
The tragic bar fire in Crans-Montana has led to political consequences, with Swiss prosecutors extending their investigation to include the mayor and four other municipal officials.
Las pesquisas de la Fiscalía se centran ahora en dirimir responsabilidades tras el incidente y en esclarecer el papel de cinco funcionarios y exfuncionarios de la localidad
The public prosecutor's office in Valais has indicted five additional individuals, including the president of the commune, in connection with the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
Switzerland has implemented a ban on indoor pyrotechnics following a fire in Crans-Montana that resulted in 41 fatalities.
Following the Crans-Montana fire disaster, Swiss cantons are delaying new fire protection regulations to 2027 but are implementing an immediate ban on sparklers in public spaces starting April 1.
The number of victims from the Crans-Montana fire being treated in Swiss hospitals has decreased.
The Swiss parliament is discussing an urgent federal law to provide financial support to the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster, with a proposed federal contribution of 50,000 francs per affected individual.
Members of the Swiss National Council are commemorating the victims of an incident in Crans-Montana during the ongoing spring parliamentary session in Bern.
Following the Crans-Montana tragedy, there has been a significant increase in demand for firefighting equipment across Switzerland.
The Swiss government will pay 55,000 euros to victims of the Crans-Montana fire and is considering an additional 22 million euros to supplement insurance payouts.
Lawyers representing a bar owner in Crans-Montana have issued a statement condemning what they describe as 'lies'.
Interrogation protocols reveal Jessica Moretti's statements regarding a fire in Crans-Montana. She left the premises and went home, while security guard Stefan Ivanovic died as a hero.
With his moving song «Perdutamente», Achille Lauro touches the audience in Sanremo. The Italian sings for the victims of Crans Montana.
Sul palco anche le campionesse olimpiche Francesca Lollobrigida e Lisa Vittozzi
Switzerland has announced a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs (approximately 56,000 USD or 55,000 EUR) to severely injured survivors and grieving families of victims from the New Year's Eve fire in a Crans-Montana ski resort bar.
Il contributo di solidarietà deciso oggi dal governo elvetico si aggiunge all'aiuto di 10mila franchi per vittima varato dal Cantone del Vallese e al milione stanziato dal Comune
The Swiss government has announced it will provide solidarity payments to victims affected by a fire in Crans-Montana.
A bar in upscale Crans-Montana, caught fire in the early hours of 1 January and most of the people killed were teenagers.
Jessica Moretti reportedly fled the scene of a fire in Crans-Montana, with details emerging from the Moretti couple's hearings.
Jessica Moretti was questioned about her actions during a fire incident in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where she stated she did not use a fire extinguisher due to panic.
Two months after a devastating fire at the Constellation building, the upscale Crans-Montana ski resort is slowly returning to life with tourists arriving for winter holidays.
The investigation into the Crans-Montana fire has expanded, with four new municipal officials now targeted, bringing the total number of defendants to 13. The fire originated at Le Constellation bar on New Year's Eve.
Following the Constellation fire tragedy, the Crans-Montana municipality has rejected accusations of shortcomings in fire safety controls, presenting new figures to support its defense.
The owners of 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, have been charged by the Rome prosecutor's office following a New Year's Eve fire that resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.
Rome has opened proceedings against the Morettis in connection with the Crans-Montana case, with current focus on municipal president Nicolas Féraud. Italy continues to follow the investigations in Switzerland with great interest.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti, managers of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, have been indicted by the Rome prosecutor's office following an investigation into a bar fire that injured young Italians.
Officials in Crans-Montana, including the mayor, have stated they were unaware of safety failures prior to a New Year's bar fire that killed 41 people. They have largely refused to take direct responsibility for the lack of controls.
Jacques Moretti, who was excused from an April 7 hearing due to reported depression, was reportedly seen actively working in one of his restaurants in Crans-Montana.
Eurovision has implemented new strict flag regulations, a decision made in the aftermath of a fire incident in Crans-Montana.
The final victim of the Crans-Montana fire has been discharged from Zurich Children's Hospital, which treated a total of nine fire victims. The affected young people will require years of follow-up care.
Following a fire in Crans-Montana, 38 individuals are still undergoing medical treatment for injuries sustained in the incident.
A former fire safety officer has declined to answer questions regarding the Crans-Montana fire, hindering the ongoing investigation into the incident. The refusal marks a development in the legal proceedings.
Following an error regarding the grave choice for Trystan and Guillaume, victims of a New Year's Eve disaster, the Crans-Montana municipality initially wanted to exhume and rebury them. The community has now made an exception, rezoning the current graves.
Unannounced inspections show that Zurich's clubs, bars, and restaurants are adhering to fire safety regulations, following previous job cuts at the fire police and the Crans-Montana fire disaster.
The hearing for Jacques Moretti, owner of the Constellation bar, has been postponed due to his 'depressive state' as part of the investigation into the Crans-Montana fire. The January 1st blaze resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.
Three months after a devastating fire, the village of Crans-Montana is grappling with the economic consequences, including significant revenue drops for hotels and restaurants, and an uncertain future for the community.
Two victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy are being exhumed for reburial after their families discovered their sons were placed in the 'wrong' graves, a traumatic error discovered by one mother this week.
A large fire engulfed a nightclub on the German-French border over the weekend, but all approximately 750 visitors were able to evacuate safely, with some recalling the Crans-Montana inferno.
A nightclub in Germany was ravaged by flames over the weekend, with an employee suggesting candles as the cause, drawing parallels to a deadly fire in Crans-Montana.
Individuals falsely claimed to be friends of the deceased victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy, infiltrating the grieving families' inner circle and even giving interviews.
Jacques Moretti and his wife have repeatedly given conflicting figures for the allowed guest capacity at their 'Constellation' venue in Crans-Montana, with Moretti dismissing reported numbers as 'false' without providing alternatives.
A recent report indicates that one-third of Swiss citizens believe the aid provided to victims in Crans-Montana is too generous.
Nach dem tödlichen Brand in Crans-Montana erzählt eine 19-Jährige, wie sie den Flammen entkam und warum sie bis heute starke Schuldgefühle plagen.
Spitzenbeamte des Bundesrats tagten allein im Januar fünf Mal zur Brandkatastrophe. Sitzungsprotokolle, welche der NZZ vorliegen, deuten auch auf Kritik am Kanton Wallis hin.
Forty-five people injured in the Crans-Montana bar fire are still receiving treatment in Switzerland or the European Union, though no victims remain hospitalized in Belgium, as investigators analyze surveillance footage revealing the rapid spread of the blaze.
20-Minuten sprach am Mittwochmorgen mit Passanten in Kerzers. Am Dienstagabend starben dort bei einem Postautobrand sechs Menschen. Eine Einwohnerin legte Blumen am Brandort nieder.
The lower house of the Swiss parliament approved a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs to survivors and grieving families of the Crans-Montana ski resort fire, which killed 41 people and injured 115.
The lower house of the Swiss parliament has approved plans for a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs to survivors and grieving families of the Crans-Montana ski resort fire, which killed 41 people and injured 115.
The Swiss lower house approved plans to pay a lump sum of 50,000 Swiss francs to survivors and families of those who died in a bar fire in Crans-Montana.
The investigation into a New Year's Eve bar fire in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana has expanded, with five former and current officials now under suspicion for criminal misconduct.
Swiss prosecutors have expanded their investigation to include five more individuals, including the mayor, following a deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
The Valais canton prosecutor's office in Switzerland has expanded its criminal investigation to include five current and former officials of the Crans-Montana community, as part of the ongoing inquiry into a club fire.
The mayor of Crans-Montana is currently under investigation for involuntary manslaughter, though specific details of the case are not provided.
Five new suspects, including the mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Féraud, are under investigation in Switzerland for the New Year's Eve tragedy at the Constellation, which resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries.
An 18-year-old member of the Rassemblement Romand Patriote is accused of stealing personal items from his deceased colleague following a New Year's fire in Crans-Montana, though he denies the allegations.
Die Delegation trifft in verschiedenen Zusammensetzungen die Walliser Regierung, Berner Justizbeamte und Opferangehörige. Es soll hauptsächlich um Geld gehen – aber auch um die Ermittlungen.
Fewer victims of Crans-Montana fire being treated in Swiss hospitals SWI swissinfo.ch
Italy is demanding investigations, information, and compensation from Switzerland following an incident in Crans-Montana, mirroring Switzerland's past demands from Egypt after the Luxor attack.
Vaudoise insurance company has committed to providing full and long-term financial support to all those affected by the fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
Following a devastating fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, the financing of the burned-down bar is under investigation, as the owners reportedly received millions in loans despite significant losses.
Italy's embassy in Bern publicly accused the Swiss Federal Office of Justice of preventing joint investigative teams, despite earlier reports of cooperative efforts between the two countries regarding the Crans-Montana case.
Damages from the Crans-Montana fire disaster are only partially covered by insurance, with insurers rejecting additional voluntary payments. A federal roundtable aims to find out-of-court solutions, but liability remains unclear.
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 26 - A video that is among the evidence to have been collected by Rome prosecutors investigating the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve bar-fire disaster shows minors drinking alcohol at the bar, the Constellation, sources said on Thursday. The blaze claimed the lives of 41 people, including six Italian teens. The footage was taken by a friend of one of the victims a few days before the disaster, the sources said. The footage is being analysed by investigators, as is material fro...
The Swiss government has provided financial and other assistance to the victims of the unfortunate Silvastro fire in the Crans-Montana resort.
The Swiss government will pay nearly 55,000 euros in compensation to victims of the New Year's fire in the ski village of Crans-Montana, with funds going to next of kin for those who died.
The Swiss Federal Council announced 50,000 francs in immediate aid and a round table to address the legal and human consequences of the Crans-Montana catastrophe, aiming to spare victims lengthy court proceedings.
Eight weeks after a New Year's fire caused by pyrotechnics at a bar in Crans-Montana, 58 injured individuals remain hospitalized, some in intensive care, as authorities continue their investigation.
The Swiss government has announced it will provide solidarity payments to victims of the Crans-Montana fire.
New video footage has emerged showing the moment a fire started in a bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland, when a waitress ignited fireworks near a low ceiling. The video illustrates the rapid spread of the flames.
A devastating fire in the 'Le Constellation' bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve resulted in 41 fatalities. Former Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard has taken over the presidency of the Beloved Foundation.
A new video clearly shows how the fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, was ignited.
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - Rome prosecutors investigating the New Year's Eve bar fire at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana say the testimonies of the Italian survivors who were injured in the disaster match, especially in relation to two elements - that the venue's emergency exits were locked and that co-owner Jessica Moretti fled the scene, sources said on Friday. Six Italian teens were among the 41 people to lose their lives in the disaster. The survivors also said no one gave the people inside the Constellation bar instructions on what to do, extinguishers were not used and the fire took grip within minutes. (ANSA). Read article...