National Day of Mourning in Switzerland

Position, 09.01.2026

Today, Switzerland observes a National Day of Mourning in memory of the victims of the tragic fire that occurred on 1 January in Crans-Montana.

 

9 January National Day Mourning victims Crans-Montana
9 January National Day Mourning victims Crans-Montana © Tim Arnold Unsplash

At the Embassy of Switzerland in Romania, we join Switzerland in remembering all those who lost their lives and in expressing solidarity with everyone affected by this tragedy.

We are deeply grateful to Romania for its support in providing a Spartan aircraft for transferring severely burned patients to Paris, through the European Civil Protection Mechanism. 

We also remember the victim from Romania and extend our thoughts to his family and loved ones, as well as to all those impacted, in Switzerland and beyond.