US EditionSwiss Bar Fire Victims to Get Solidarity Payout
- On Feb. 25, 2026, Switzerland's Federal Council announced a 50,000 Swiss francs payment to victims and families of the Crans-Montana bar fire.
- Prompted by gaps identified in support systems, the Federal Office of Justice found issues in large-scale disaster aid, leading the Federal Council to act swiftly and offer financial support to victims.
- The package also commits to 7.8 million francs for 156 individuals, with the canton of Valais pledging 10 million francs and the federal government aiming to contribute up to 20 million francs, plus 8.5 million francs for cantonal costs.
- The Federal Council will convene a roundtable to help victims, insurers and authorities reach out-of-court settlements, and it hopes parliament will quickly expedite drafted legislation to aid victims.
- Adding context on victims, officials noted Swiss President Guy Parmelin said `The Federal Council shares with the victims and their families the desire for truth and justice` as witnesses reported the blaze was started by sparkling candles igniting foam soundproofing, with most victims teenagers and foreigners from France and Italy.
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Swiss fire victims and families of those killed will receive compensation after the tragedy at Le Constellation bar.
On Thursday, Karim Bennani talks about Quevilly Rouen Métropole's young footballer, Hugo Hare. He was seriously injured during the fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. He agreed to testify for the first time since this tragedy for TF1.
The Swiss Government will provide aid of 50,000 Swiss francs (54,800 euros) to all those injured who have been hospitalized and to relatives of those who died in the fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana last New Year’s Eve, as announced on Wednesday. This benefit, which will have to be approved first in Parliament by an urgent federal law, will be added to that of 10,000 Swiss francs (11,000 euros) previously announced by the canton…
The Swiss Federal Council has pledged financial support to the burnt offerings of Crans-Montana. "Eight weeks have passed since the unimaginable happened in Crans-Montana," states Federal President Guy Parmelin on Wednesday. The government. In the event of such major catastrophes as the flame inferno on New Year's Eve in the Nobel ski resort Crans-Montana, the Federal Council of Switzerland has often failed to provide the assets of those respons…
The Swiss government will pay all victims of the New Year's Eve fire in the ski resort of Crans-Montana the equivalent of nearly €55,000. In the case of those who died in the fire, the money will go to their relatives. The money is a token of sympathy, the Swiss Minister of Justice said at a press conference. It is intended to cushion the initial financial blow. Moreover, this money will be distributed "without complicated administrative procedu…
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