Swiss government to pay $56,000 to each victim of Crans-Montana bar fire - Reuters
Swiss government to pay $56,000 to each victim of Crans-Montana bar fire Reuters
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"The Federal Council considers this an important sign of social solidarity and an expression of the federal government’s sympathy."
— Beat Jans , Politician
"The Federal Council shares with the victims and their families the desire for truth and justice."
— Guy Parmelin , Politician
"The Federal Council shares with the victims and their families the desire for truth and justice."
— Guy Parmelin , Politician
"The Federal Council shares with the victims and their families the desire for truth and justice."
— Guy Parmelin , Politician
"The Federal Council considers this an important sign of social solidarity and an expression of the federal government’s sympathy."
— Beat Jans , Politician
"The Federal Council shares with the victims and their families the desire for truth and justice."
— Guy Parmelin , Politician
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQMmVNckVMeURPNXNoTExwaHpmMFBqMllvWVlQaU1rNGFZb3NXczFwQW0yVnowMGx2TzZGU3I1TVE5S2QwY25tV3ZLQ25NbTdrRzlGN1ZXTDl3YmtWZjg4a3FKdFFjMjNlT19zazZXM2NKb3JEOWdvSlNtdEhhQnR4OXM3WmhXcF92Y3pFMjFDajlQenJKX25mQWJVWVYxU19FNllkYjRWLWFfZ0xuUDcw?oc=5" target="_blank">Swiss government to pay $56,000 to each victim of Crans-Montana bar fire</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
The Federal Council wants to pay a solidarity contribution to the victims of the fire disaster in Crans-Montana VS and the relatives of the deceased. This is to amount to CHF 50,000, as announced by the national government on Wednesday.
Switzerland's governing Federal Council says it will make a one-off payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($91,000) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.
Switzerland announced a one-off payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($56,000) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana, which killed 41 people and injured over 100.
The Swiss government will provide a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($56,000) to victims and families affected by the Crans-Montana bar fire, aiming to offer swift financial support and compassion.
Switzerland will pay victims of the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana a 'solidarity contribution' of 50,000 francs ($64,500) after the government concluded that the current support system for the affected is insufficient.
Switzerland announced a one-off payment of 50,000 Swiss francs (£47,755) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana, which killed 41 people and injured 115 more.
Switzerland announced a single payment of 50 Swiss francs to seriously injured survivors and families of victims of the New Year's Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort that left 41 people dead and over 100 injured.
Switzerland announced a one-off payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($56,000) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana, which killed 41 people and injured over 100 more.
Switzerland will pay victims of the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana a 'solidarity contribution' of 50,000 francs ($64,500) after the government concluded that the current support system for the affected is insufficient.
Switzerland announced a one-off payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($56,000) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in Crans-Montana, which killed 41 people and injured over 100 more.
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