Guy Parmelin was elected president of the Swiss Confederation for 2026 on 10 December 2025. It is his second term as president.

Switzerland declares five days of mourning following a devastating fire at an Alpine ski resort, which claimed 40 lives and injured 115 others.

A fire of "undetermined origin" broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana at about 1:40 a.m. local time, the Cantonal Police of Valais said in a statement.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin described the fire as 'one of the worst tragedies that our country has experienced.' Around 40 people were killed and 115 were injured, including at least two French citizens.

Switzerland mourns after a fatal Crans Montana fire as President Guy Parmelin describes the disaster as one of the worst tragedies the nation has faced.

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TAOISEACH Micheal Martin has led tributes to the victims of the Le Constellation bar fire in Switzerland.   Over 150 emergency responders, 10 helicopters and 40 ambulances were deployed to battle

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep condolences to the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin over the loss of lives in a fire

Swiss President Guy Parmelin described the nightclub fire as ‘one of the worst tragedies that the country has ever known.’