It was a haven for the young, where they could find hot chocolate when they wanted quiet and affordable drinks when they did not. Then it turned into a place of death.
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A Deadly Blaze in Switzerland
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Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
A fast-moving fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed more than 40 people and injured more than 100, officials said. The cause was still unknown.
Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Town Popular With International Tourists
The town is known for its gourmet food and luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events. The Crans-Montana Resort, which does not operate the bar that caught fire, was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.
Several Dead After Explosion and Fire at New Year’s Party in Switzerland
The police said the fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. after an explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana. The number of deaths and injuries was unknown.
UNESCO Recognizes Italian Cooking, Kohl Makeup and Icelandic Pools
The agency added dozens of nominees to its annual list of the world’s “intangible cultural heritage,” celebrating international customs and cuisine.
Ludwig Minelli, Founder of Swiss Assisted-Suicide Group, Dies at 92
Dignitas has helped more than 3,000 people take their own lives, an act that Mr. Minelli maintained was a fundamental exercise of free will.
Blue Diamond Sells for $25.6 Million at Auction in Switzerland
A 9.51-carat blue stone that once belonged to the heiress Bunny Mellon sold for $7 million less than at its last auction, a sign of profound shifts in the diamond industry.