Switzerland declares Jan. 9 a day of national mourning for Crans-Montana victims
Swiss authorities plan to declare January 9 a day of national mourning following a fire at a bar in the resort of Crans-Montana that killed 40 people.
The president of the confederation, the country's minister of economy, Guy Parmelin, stated this in an interview with the Tages-Anzeiger newspaper, News.Az reports.
"On January 9, federal authorities, together with Swiss churches, are planning to observe a day of national mourning," he said.
The President also intends to attend a memorial ceremony scheduled for the same day.
"As a further sign of national solidarity, church bells will ring in all Swiss churches at 2:00 p.m., at the beginning of the memorial service in Crans-Montana. A minute of silence is also planned for this time throughout the country," Parmelin added.
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