(260109) -- MARTIGNY, Jan. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Swiss President Guy Parmelin participates in the national memorial service in Martigny, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2026. Switzerland held a national memorial service on Friday to mourn the victims of a deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in the resort town of Crans-Montana, as authorities continued their investigation into the incident. Due to forecasts of heavy snowfall in Crans-Montana, Swiss authorities decided to hold the official ceremony in Martigny, more than 50 kilometers west of the resort town, citing safety concerns. (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)/Handout via Xinhua)
