US EditionItaly Refuses to Foot Swiss Medical Bill for Fire Victims
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After the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, a bill now provides for political disputes. Switzerland requires Italy to take over the treatment costs of injured compatriots. Rome refuses to pay – and speaks of a lack of reciprocity.
Invoice from 108.000 euros for three short admissions to hospital. The State that has not done the checks on the local of the massacre presents the bill for the dutyful reliefs to the victims. Ira of Italy: "Forget it" . Melons: "Request ignoble, I hope that the news will prove unfounded.
A request that seems almost a provocation and that could trigger a new diplomatic case. The Swiss mutual ask Italy for the reimbursement of 100,000 francs, about 108 thousand...
Switzerland Asks Italy for Medical Expenses for the Wounded of Crans: but the Account Could Increase
The president of the canton of Valais: the rules prevent us from taking charge of it. First request of 108 thousand euros for the hospitalization of four wounded.
In January, the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured 115 people. Italy announced this Friday, 24 April, that it will not pay the hospital bills of its citizens, while Rome was asked to do so by Swiss health insurance. - Italy will not pay for the care of its citizens in Switzerland after the fire at Crans-Montana (International).
According to Italian media reports, Switzerland is asking Italy to cover the costs of treatment for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster. Giorgia Meloni, head of government, speaks of a "indecisive demand".
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