Switzerland’s National Day of Mourning for Crans-Montana Victims
On January 9, Switzerland held a minute of silence and rang church bells nationwide to honor the Crans-Montana fire victims, joined by a special ceremony in Martigny.
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Switzerland Freezes Maduro’s Assets in Landmark Move
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Swiss Prosecutors Probe Bar Managers After Deadly New Year Blaze
Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into two bar managers over the New Year blaze in Crans-Montana that killed at least 40 people.
New Year’s Eve Blast in Swiss Ski Resort Bar Leaves Dozens Feared Dead
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Swiss Minister Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
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China’s Top Legislator Calls for Deeper Ties with Switzerland
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China’s Top Legislator Visits Kyrgyzstan, Hungary & Switzerland
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Glacier Debris Engulfs Swiss Village, Residents in Shock
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Swiss Alps Tragedy: 6 Lives Lost in Weekend Accidents
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