New Years Eve

New Years Eve

Swiss President Guy Parmelin attends the national memorial ceremony in Martigny, Switzerland, on 9 January 2026. The service was held to honor the victims of a deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in the resort town of Crans-Montana, while investigations into the tragedy continued. Authorities moved the official event to Martigny, more than 50 kilometers west of Crans-Montana, due to safety concerns linked to forecast heavy snowfall. (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)/Handout via Xinhua)

Switzerland holds nationwide tribute for victims of fatal New Year’s Eve bar blaze

Switzerland held a day of national mourning to honour the victims of a deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, as investigations into the tragedy continued.

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