The families of three young Italians injured in the fire in Crans-Montana have received hospitalization bills ranging from 15,000 to 60,000 Swiss francs. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denounced this situation as an insult.

Three families of young Italians injured in the New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, received hospitalization bills from the hospital in Sion, with amounts ranging from 15,000 to 60,000 Swiss francs. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacted vehemently, calling the sending of these bills an "insult" and a "humiliation." Meloni emphasized that one hospital even requested over 70,000 euros for a few hours of hospitalization, considering such bureaucracy inhumane.

Swiss authorities stated that it was a "mistake" and that families will not have to pay anything. The Prime Minister asked the Italian ambassador in Bern to monitor the situation, ensuring that Swiss promises are kept. The New Year's Eve fire resulted in the deaths of 41 people and injured over 100, and the Swiss government announced financial support of 50,000 francs for the families of the victims.