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A rare and shocking triple murder and suicide involving a family of four was discovered in Liechtenstein, a country known for its safety, with investigations focusing on financial irregularities and a missing sum of Swiss francs, marking one of the most significant crimes in recent years for the tiny principality.
Four members of a Liechtenstein family, including a man, his parents, and sister, were found dead in Vaduz and on the Swiss side of the Rhine, prompting an investigation into their deaths amid suspicions related to the man's recent suspension from municipal work due to account irregularities.
Switzerland warns its companies they cannot bypass U.S. tariffs by routing goods through Liechtenstein, despite a customs treaty and the small principality's lower tariffs, as U.S. rules consider the origin of products. The U.S. has recently imposed a 40% penalty on transshipments to prevent such circumventions, affecting Swiss and Liechtenstein trade, with potential impacts on U.S. consumers and global supply chains.
Liechtenstein is tightening control over Russian-linked trusts abandoned due to US sanctions, exposing the country's deep financial ties to Russia and prompting a government crisis as hundreds of trusts are frozen, affecting its economy and international relations.
Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein, the youngest son of Prince Hans-Adam II, has died unexpectedly at the age of 51. He leaves behind his wife and three children. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Liechtenstein is mourning the loss of a member of its royal family.
Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein, seventh in line to the throne and the third son of the reigning Prince Hans-Adam II, has died suddenly at the age of 51. The cause of death has not been released. Liechtenstein, a small German-speaking nation, is a semi-constitutional monarchy with a population of just under 40,000. Prince Constantin was married to Princess Marie of Liechtenstein and they had three children together. He was chairman of the supervisory board of Liechtenstein Group AG and a member of the board of directors of Liechtenstein Group Holding AG. The Liechtenstein royal family also possesses one of the largest private art collections in the world.
Prince Constantin of Liechtenstein, the youngest son of Prince Hans-Adam II, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. Seventh in line to the throne, Constantin leaves behind his wife and three children. He also served as chairman of the supervisory board of the Liechtenstein Group, the largest royal family-owned private banking and asset management group in the world. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Liechtenstein's Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Daniel Risch, has announced plans to accept Bitcoin as payment for government services, although he did not give a timeframe. The country is unlikely to hold onto the Bitcoin it receives, instead immediately exchanging it for Swiss francs to avoid volatility. Liechtenstein is part of the European Economic Area, where the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation could apply, attracting more crypto firms to the region. The country follows a similar course to nearby Swiss communities of Zug and Lugano, which accept Bitcoin for some taxes and public services.
Liechtenstein's Prime Minister, Daniel Risch, has reportedly announced plans to add bitcoin as a payment option for government services. Any crypto received will likely be immediately exchanged for Swiss francs, the country's national currency. Although crypto is currently considered too volatile to entrust portions of the country's multi-billion dollar annual savings, Risch signaled that this assessment could change in the future.