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Few police, no first responders on scene initially after deadly fire in Swiss resort, eyewitnesses say

Few police, no first responders on scene initially after deadly fire in Swiss resort, eyewitnesses say

With emergency teams delayed, eyewitness says locals, bystanders immediately stepped in to help

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Belgium to take 7 patients from bar fire in ski resort town Crans-Montana
01.01.2026

Belgium to take 7 patients from bar fire in ski resort town Crans-Montana

Foreign minister says country will recieve 5 patients with severe trauma, 2 patients requiring mid-care

Swiss police say around 40 dead, 115 injured in bar fire at ski resort town Crans-Montana
01.01.2026

Swiss police say around 40 dead, 115 injured in bar fire at ski resort town Crans-Montana

Flags to be lowered for 5 days as Switzerland mourns victims

Deadly New Year's Eve across Europe leaves dozens dead, injured
01.01.2026

Deadly New Year's Eve across Europe leaves dozens dead, injured

In Switzerland, fire in Crans-Montana killed around 40 people, injures 115, authorities say

Euro turns 27
01.01.2026

Euro turns 27

Bulgaria adopted euro on New Year’s Day, joining 350M people in Europe already using main currency in EU bloc, plus eurozone

Italy calls for diplomacy, international law amid Latin America tensions
01.01.2026

Italy calls for diplomacy, international law amid Latin America tensions

Antonio Tajani stresses 'importance of cooperation among states to combat drug trafficking'