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­ 20/01/2026 - View in browser ­ ­ ­ ­ Thank you for reading our newsletter. You can send us your thoughts on the topic at eng...@swissinfo.ch. If you found today’s edition useful, please forward it to a colleague or friend. They can sign up here. ­ Here are our latest news stories. ­ Novartis CEO: 'Europe lags behind' on innovation ­ ­ ­ Jan 20, 2026 • Novartis is boosting US investments as CEO says Europe is becoming less attractive. ­ ­ Read more + Swiss Senate backs new nuclear power plant construction Jan 20, 2026 • Swiss Senate panel votes to lift ban on new nuclear plant licenses. Read more + Trump's tariff threats are 'a mistake,' says von der Leyen at WEF Jan 20, 2026 • European Commission President criticises Trump’s tax threats at WEF. Read more + French President Macron defends multilateralism in WEF speech Jan 20, 2026 • Macron calls for stronger multilateralism and an independent Europe at WEF. Read more + Veronica Fusaro to sing for Switzerland at 70th Eurovision Jan 20, 2026 • Veronica Fusaro will represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Read more + Swiss President seeks to renew trade agreement with China Jan 20, 2026 • Swiss President Guy Parmelin aims to strengthen ties with China this year. Read more + Swiss President expresses gratitude for Crans-Montana aid in WEF speech Jan 20, 2026 • In WEF speech, Swiss President urges unity following the Crans-Montana tragedy. Read more + Swiss politicians debate calls for Swiss government to leave X Jan 20, 2026 • Swiss politicians debate calls for the government to leave X after various scandals. Read more + ­ You may also be interested in ­ ­ The Zytglogge, the mechanical heart of the city of Bern ­ Jul 5, 2025 The Zytglogge in Bern has one of the very few astronomical clocks in Europe that still works and is fully mechanical. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Digital architecture sets world record in Swiss Alps ­ Aug 16, 2025 At 30 metres, Tor Alva – the White Tower of Mulegns – is the tallest 3D-printed building in the world. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Swiss village breaks world record for uncorking wine bottles ­ Sept 14, 2025 In Chardonne 1,088 bottles of Chasselas were uncorked simultaneously. ­ Read more + ­ ­ Our recommendation for you ­ ­ The SWIplus app: your connection to Switzerland Your quick and easy access to the most important news and information from Switzerland. Read more ­ ­ Watch our latest videos ­ ­ Why are Swiss universities stepping up their efforts to prevent knowledge espionage? ­ Jan 20, 2026 How Switzerland is striking a balance between the need to attract global talent and the threat of spying. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Switzerland holds minute’s silence for Crans-Montana bar fire victims ­ Jan 9, 2026 Switzerland came to a standstill on Friday as church bells rang nationwide and a minute’s silence honoured the victims of the bar fire in Crans‑Montana. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Swiss bar fire: four witnesses describe the New Year's Eve chaos ­ Jan 2, 2026 Swiss public television recorded four first-hand accounts of the chaos, smoke, panic and narrow escapes following the Crans-Montana bar fire. ­ Read more + ­

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­ 19/01/2026 - View in browser ­ ­ ­ ­ Here are our latest news stories. ­ US Treasury Secretary: US-Swiss relations are 'back on track' ­ ­ ­ Jan 19, 2026 • Relations with Switzerland are back on track after a rough period, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared on Monday on his arrival in Davos for the World Economic ... ­ ­ Read more + Crans-Montana fire: 66 burn victims remain in hospital Jan 19, 2026 • Twenty-eight people who were seriously injured in the Crans-Montana fire are still in hospital in Switzerland. Others have been transferred to specialist rehabilitation ... Read more + Swiss authorities protect UNESCO pile dwellings from beavers Jan 19, 2026 • Swiss authorities have completed special measures to protect UNESCO-heritage pile dwelling settlements on Lake Inkwil, between cantons Bern and Solothurn, from beaver damage. Read more + Swiss president sends message of solidarity to Spain after train crash Jan 19, 2026 • Swiss President Guy Parmelin has sent a message of sympathy to Spain on behalf of the Swiss government following last night's deadly high-speed train collision. Read more + Drones used to detect drought stress in Swiss forests Jan 19, 2026 • Swiss researchers have used drones to investigate how native tree species are responding to climate change. Read more + Swiss stock market jolted by Greenland tensions Jan 19, 2026 • The Swiss stock market opened lower on Monday, like other European markets, as investors digested the escalation of geopolitical tensions over Greenland and the threat of ... Read more + Bandidos-Hells Angels trial begins in Geneva Jan 19, 2026 • A trial into a gunfight and brawl in 2022 between bikers from rival gangs - the Bandidos and the Hells Angels - opened on Monday in the Swiss city. Read more + Swiss food bank saves 8,500 tonnes of food from going to waste Jan 19, 2026 • Last year the Schweizer Tafel food bank saved around 8,500 tonnes of food from going to waste and provided it to people in need. This represents an increase of 11% ... Read more +

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­ ­ Rock’n’hole: the awe-inspiring Martinsloch sun phenomenon ­ Apr 12, 2025 Twice a year the sun pierces a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland and lights up a church. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Why a man from the mountains stole two sacred skulls from Zurich ­ Sept 27, 2025 The skulls of Felix and Regula vanished from Zurich and survived the Reformation in the Alps. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ The difficult search for real Swiss cows ­ Jun 7, 2025 Swiss cow breeds have conquered the world but are struggling to survive in their homeland. ­ Read more + ­

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­ ­ Switzerland holds minute’s silence for Crans-Montana bar fire victims

­ Jan 9, 2026 Switzerland came to a standstill on Friday as church bells rang nationwide and a minute’s silence honoured the victims of the bar fire in Crans‑Montana. ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ Swiss bar fire: four witnesses describe the New Year's Eve chaos ­ Jan 2, 2026 Swiss public television recorded four first-hand accounts of the chaos, smoke, panic and narrow escapes following the Crans-Montana bar fire. ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ How I escaped the deadly Swiss bar fire ­ Jan 2, 2026 Laeticia Plass recounts how she managed to escape from the deadly blaze at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on January 1. ­ Read more + ­

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Here are our latest news stories. ­ 'Europe headed in wrong direction': Trump tells WEF ­ ­ ­ Jan 21, 2026 • Trump lashes out at Europe and confirms Greenland ambitions during WEF speech. ­ ­ Read more + Nestlé competitors also face tainted baby formula pressure Jan 21, 2026 • Tainted baby formula crisis spreads from Nestlé to French rival Danone and dairy group Lactalis. Read more + Delayed Trump touches down in Switzerland for WEF Jan 21, 2026 • US President Donald Trump lands at Zurich airport ahead of WEF speech. Read more + AI 'could add CHF85 billion to Swiss economy' Jan 21, 2026 • AI has potential to significantly increase Switzerland's GDP, report states. Read more + Swiss treated to second night of Northern Lights Jan 21, 2026 • Auroras again lit up the skies Switzerland for the second night in a row. Read more + Crans-Montana fire bar had safety issues for years Jan 21, 2026 • Swiss safety inspectors had concerns about the Crans-Montana bar dating back to 2018. Read more + Trump WEF visit delayed by plane fault Jan 21, 2026 • Trump WEF vistit delayed by technical fault on Air Force One. Read more + Hundreds demonstrate in Bern against Syria fighting Jan 21, 2026 • Hundreds of demonstrators protest advance of Syrian troops into Kurdish areas of the country. Read more +

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­ ­ Switzerland's first animal hatch opens ­ Nov 3, 2025 The first Swiss small-animal hatch opened in canton Bern to receive abandoned pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs and other rodents. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Democratic din: voters to decide fate of leaf blowers in Zurich ­ Aug 28, 2025 In Switzerland’s biggest city, the ‘world’s most notorious power tool’ is facing a public ballot. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Birdie Song: how a Swiss wrote the ‘most annoying song of all time’  ­ Dec 6, 2025 A Swiss accordionist composed Switzerland's biggest international hit as an après-ski tune in Davos. ­ Read more + ­

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­ Switzerland holds minute’s silence for Crans-Montana bar fire victims ­ Jan 9, 2026 Switzerland came to a standstill on Friday as church bells rang nationwide and a minute’s silence honoured the victims of the bar fire in Crans‑Montana. ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ Swiss bar fire: four witnesses describe the New Year's Eve chaos ­ Jan 2, 2026 Swiss public television recorded four first-hand accounts of the chaos, smoke, panic and narrow escapes following the Crans-Montana bar fire. ­ Read more + ­

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­ 23/01/2026 - View in browser ­ ­ ­ ­ Here are our latest news stories. ­ Farming accidents in Switzerland caused 22 deaths in 2025 ­ ­ ­ Jan 23, 2026 • Twenty-two people lost their lives in agricultural accidents last year, three fewer than in the previous year. ­ ­ Read more + Dynamic pricing of Swiss ski tickets criticised Jan 23, 2026 • In Switzerland, numerous ski resorts rely on a dynamic pricing system when selling ski tickets. These models lack transparency and are often used to covertly increase ... Read more + Several tonnes of drugs seized at Zurich Airport in 2025 Jan 23, 2026 • Last year the Zurich cantonal police, together with customs officers, seized several tonnes of narcotics at Zurich Airport. Ninety-four people were arrested. Read more + No special prosecutor for Crans-Montana disaster Jan 23, 2026 • There will be no special prosecutor to investigate the New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, in which 40 people died and more than 100 were injured. Read more + ‘AI swarms’ pose new threat to democracy, say researchers Jan 23, 2026 • Thousands of AI-controlled online personas that infiltrate social networks and influence people's opinions – an international research team is warning of malicious "AI ... Read more + US says it has formally withdrawn from the WHO Jan 23, 2026 • The United States announced on Thursday that it had formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more + Nestlé faces criminal investigation in Bordeaux after baby death Jan 23, 2026 • Following the death of a newborn baby who had consumed a Nestlé infant formula, the public prosecutor's office in Bordeaux has opened a criminal investigation. Read more + Era of ‘brutal and brazen’ power politics has returned, says Swiss finance minister Jan 23, 2026 • The world has returned to an era of "brutal and brazen power politics", according to Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter. Read more +

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­ ­ Velcro: how space race helped Swiss invention catch on ­ Jun 21, 2025 Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented Velcro in the 1950s. But it had to overcome initial scepticism. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ The Swiss and their gold Vrenelis, an enduring love affair ­ Aug 30, 2025 The minting of a new coin generated enormous interest but turned into an online fiasco. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ The ‘January slump’ - a Swiss invention ­ Jan 14, 2026 This is the astonishing story of the "January slump" – from its beginnings in the Swiss Alps to the post-Christmas blues. ­ Read more + ­

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­ 22/01/2026 - View in browser ­

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­ Zelensky calls on help from Switzerland ­ ­ ­ Jan 22, 2026 • Zelensky asks Switzerland to help residents overcome hardships in the war-torn country. ­ ­ Read more + Swiss film 'Late Shift' dropped from Oscar nomination list Jan 22, 2026 • Swiss film Late Shift fails to make final cut for Oscar nomination list in Best International Film category. Read more + Multilingual collective hosts Swiss pavilion at Venice Biennale Jan 22, 2026 • International collective to host Swiss pavilion at Venice Biennale in 2026. Read more + Swiss landslide village habitable on Monday Jan 22, 2026 • Residents able to return to Brienz/Brinzauls from Monday. Read more + Lunchtime naps prepare brain for learning: Swiss research Jan 22, 2026 • A midday nap can improve the brain's ability to learn. Read more + Bern and Washington to start trade negotiations 'as soon as possible' Jan 22, 2026 • Switzerland and the US poised to start first round of negotiations for a trade agreement. Read more + Swiss culture minister defends SBC at Solothurn Film Festival Jan 22, 2026 • Baume-Schneider outlines benefits of strong Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. Read more + Swiss foreign minister plans Russia visit Jan 22, 2026 • Cassis intends personal visit to Moscow as part of Switzerland's chairmanship of OSCE. Read more +

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­ ­ When the ancient Swiss wanted to be beside the seaside ­ Dec 20, 2025 A museum is looking at the mass migration of Helvetii to the Atlantic coast 2,000 years ago. ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ The Swiss and their gold Vrenelis, an enduring love affair ­ Aug 30, 2025 The minting of a new coin generated enormous interest but turned into an online fiasco. ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ All aboard? Let the yodelling begin with ‘Sämi the singing driver’ ­ Oct 25, 2025 Bus driver and yodeller Sämi Zumbrunn turns every ride into an unforgettable experience. ­ Read more + ­

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­ 26/01/2026 - View in browser ­

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­ Basel archaeologists uncover 14th-century aristocratic home ­ ­ ­ Jan 26, 2026 • Baselland Archaeology has identified the long sought-after Weiherhaus in Gelterkinden, northern Switzerland. It is an aristocratic residence from the 14th-15th century. ­ ­ Read more + Signatures collected in Zurich for housing ‘for our people’ Jan 26, 2026 • The Zurich branch of the right-wing Swiss People's party has probably collected enough signatures for the popular initiative "Right to a home – homes for our people". Read more + Pesticides found in 63% of Swiss food Jan 26, 2026 • Pesticides in Switzerland also end up on plates: in 2024, 63% of the 405 food samples analysed as part of a federal monitoring exercise contained pesticide residues. Read more + Valais allocates CHF10 million for Crans-Montana victims Jan 26, 2026 • The Valais cantonal government is to provide CHF10 million to the foundation for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana and their families. Read more + Residents of Swiss landslide village go home after more than a year Jan 26, 2026 • The evacuation of the Graubünden village of Brienz/Brinzauls in eastern Switzerland, which was threatened by a landslide, was lifted on Monday after more than a year. "A ... Read more + Asylum applications in Switzerland expected to drop in 2026 Jan 26, 2026 • The number of asylum applications in Switzerland in 2025 fell by around 7% compared to 2024. The government also expects fewer asylum applications in the current year. Read more + Immigration to Switzerland slows down Jan 26, 2026 • Immigration to Switzerland slowed down last year. More foreign nationals left Switzerland, while fewer people moved to the Alpine country than in 2024. Read more + Heat-resistant Swiss drones to protect firefighters Jan 26, 2026 • A new Swiss drone that can withstand temperatures of up to 200°C will fly into burning buildings and send firefighters live images directly from the danger zones. Read more +

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­ ­ Swiss hiking trails – unique but under pressure ­ Oct 4, 2025 The federal law on hiking trails came into force exactly 40 years ago. But that's not the only thing that makes them unique. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Zurich court rejects ‘perpetual hereditary citizenship’ for Austrian man ­ Aug 5, 2025 The man had invoked a hereditary right of citizenship dating back to the 15th century. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ The curious case of the German village surrounded by Switzerland ­ Oct 18, 2025 Büsingen am Hochrhein is a German exclave: its 1,500 inhabitants are circled by Swiss territory. ­ Read more + ­

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­ 27/01/2026 - View in browser ­

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­ Europe's next-gen weather satellite sends back first images ­ ­ ­ Jan 27, 2026 • The first images from the new Meteosat Third Generation-Sounder satellite have been presented. It should provide data on temperature and humidity, for more accurate ... ­ ­ Read more + Swiss franc strengthens against dollar, but SNB unlikely to intervene Jan 27, 2026 • The Swiss franc continues to get stronger against the dollar, with a new high reported on Tuesday. But the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is unlikely to intervene, according to ... Read more + Swiss carnival organisers tighten security after Crans-Montana tragedy Jan 27, 2026 • Carnival organisers in Switzerland have been stepping up fire-fighting and safety measures following the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana. Read more + Crans-Montana mayor admits communication errors Jan 27, 2026 • The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Féraud, says he is ready to assume his responsibilities for events surrounding the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire. Read more + Technical issue causes flight disruption at Geneva Airport Jan 27, 2026 • Flights were disrupted at Geneva Airport on Tuesday morning after a technical problem at the air traffic controller Skyguide prevented take-offs and landings. Flights have ... Read more + Swiss Federal Railways reports record punctuality in 2025 Jan 27, 2026 • Swiss Federal Railways has reported a record 94.1% punctuality rate for 2025. Read more + UN experts alarmed by criminal sanctions after Gaza protest at Swiss university Jan 27, 2026 • United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich pursuing criminal prosecution of students who protested its ... Read more + Survey: Swiss want more homes but without densification Jan 27, 2026 • Most Swiss residents agree that there is not enough housing available in their local region. But a majority is reluctant to densify urban areas or introduce other ... Read more +

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­ ­ Why the Swiss still like to have cash in hand ­ May 3, 2025 Cash is losing out to plastic or digital cash in Switzerland, but it’s unlikely that coins and notes will become obsolete. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ What a love of cat ladders says about the Swiss ­ Jun 14, 2025 Visitors to Bern are often surprised by the number and variety of cat ladders snaking their way up houses. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ A 260-metre skyscraper in Zermatt? ­ Nov 29, 2025 A hotelier-designer-artist dreams of building a 62-storey residential tower in the Valais resort by 2034. Visionary or too much? ­ Read more + ­

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­ 28/01/2026 - View in browser ­

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­ Swiss politician who shot at image of Jesus is handed suspended sentence ­ ­ ­ Jan 28, 2026 • Sanija Ameti has received a suspended fine after a Zurich court found her guilty of violating freedom of religion and belief. ­ ­ Read more + Switzerland to expand rail network and drop more than 30 road projects Jan 28, 2026 • The Swiss government set out the main plans for expanding Switzerland’s transport network through to 2045, with a focus on boosting rail capacity. Read more + Swiss UN rapporteur flags EU double standards on minority protection Jan 28, 2026 • Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday, the Geneva-based expert called for a “more courageous” approach. Read more + Swiss authorities search companies over fake initiative signatures Jan 28, 2026 • The searches were carried out at the offices of several organisations that collect paid signatures in French‑ and German‑speaking Switzerland. Read more + Switzerland unveils first action plan to combat anti‑LGBTIQ+ hate crimes Jan 28, 2026 • On Wednesday, the Swiss government unveiled the country’s first National Action Plan to tackle anti-LGBTIQ+ hate crimes, which will run from 2026 to 2030. Read more + Greenland tensions spark economic pessimism among Swiss analysts Jan 28, 2026 • A key indicator of the Swiss economy slipped into negative territory in January, likely dragged down by the Greenland crisis. Read more + Ageing population hits property demand in parts of Switzerland Jan 28, 2026 • An ageing population and rising demand for smaller homes are expected to put growing pressure on ten Swiss cantons. Read more + Swiss and Italian prosecutors to meet over Crans-Montana fire investigation Jan 28, 2026 • The Swiss ambassador in Rome says Valais prosecutors will meet Italian investigators in mid‑February over the Crans‑Montana New Year’s Eve tragedy. Read more +

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­ ­ The Geneva cardoon: a vegetable with spine ­ Dec 27, 2025 The thistle-like relative of the globe artichoke is an intrinsic part of festive season in Geneva. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ The Toblerone Trail: a unique walk through Swiss history and nature ­ Aug 2, 2025 The 18km trail is a reminder of a key part of Switzerland’s war-time heritage. It’s also just a wonderful hike. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Switzerland, home of the original Jurassic park ­ Jan 17, 2026 The name of the period in the Mesozoic Era originates in the mountain range dividing Switzerland and France. ­ Read more + ­

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­ 29/01/2026 - View in browser ­

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­ Switzerland demands unfettered metal trade with EU ­ ­ ­ Jan 29, 2026 • Switzerland repeats demands exemption from EU metal trade restrictions. ­ ­ Read more + Seven new Swiss grape varieties make their debuts Jan 29, 2026 • Switzerland breds seven new grape varieties resistant to fungal diseases. Read more + Geneva minimum wage raises bar for less well-off Jan 29, 2026 • Canton Geneva minimum wage having a "positive" and "substantial" effect on the lowest paid. Read more + Foodwatch files tainted baby formula complaint involving Nestlé Jan 29, 2026 • Foodwatch lodges complaint with Paris court in connection with infant milk recall of several companies. Read more + Ex-safety officer faces criminal probe into Crans-Montana fire Jan 29, 2026 • Criminal proceedings opened against former security officer of Crans-Montana after fatal bar fire. Read more + Nicolas Wadimoff wins Solothurn Film Festival prize Jan 29, 2026 • Documentary film Qui vit encore by Nicolas Wadimoff has been awarded the Prix de Soleure. Read more + Swiss pharma firm Roche posts increased 2025 revenue Jan 29, 2026 • Roche posted total sales of CHF61.5 billion last year, an increase of 2%. Read more + Swiss meter firm Landis+Gyr shifts management to US Jan 29, 2026 • Landis+Gyr relocates majority of operational management team to the US. Read more +

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­ Nov 29, 2025 A hotelier-designer-artist dreams of building a 62-storey residential tower in the Valais resort by 2034. Visionary or too much? ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ High on a Swiss hill: the oldest playable organ in the world ­ Jan 24, 2026 The 15th-century organ at Notre-Dame de Valère in Sion attracts fans from all over the world. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Why Caesar was wrong about the ‘nomadic trouble-making’ Helvetii ­ Nov 15, 2025 It turns out the Helvetii were sedentary networkers rather than nomadic warriors. ­ Read more + ­

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­ Swiss parliamentary committee blasts supervision of military tech firm ­ ­ ­ Jan 30, 2026 • Senate Control Committee identifies shortcomings in government's management of RUAG MRO. ­ ­ Read more + ICRC urges world to address "dramatic" Gaza situation Jan 30, 2026 • ICRC urges world must to turn attention to the "dramatic" situation in Gaza. Read more + Nestlé knew of tainted baby formula in November Jan 30, 2026 • Nestlé first detected cereulide in infant formula at the end of November. Read more + Swiss central bank refutes US currency manipulation fears Jan 30, 2026 • Switzerland remains on US watch list of possible currency manipulators. Read more + Switzerland to launch six new research centres Jan 30, 2026 • Switzerland to launch six new National Centres of Competence in Research. Read more + Swiss charity Caritas calls for renewed fight against poverty Jan 30, 2026 • Caritas is calling on politicians to do more to combat poverty. Read more + Swiss retail chain Migros shutters physical book shops Jan 30, 2026 • Migros to close all 15 Ex Libris bookselling branches by the end of the year. Read more + Swiss Swatch group suffers huge profit slump Jan 30, 2026 • Swatch suffers near 90% slump in net profits last year as sales in Asia plunged. Read more +

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­ ­ Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began ­ Jun 28, 2025 On its 500th anniversary, the worldwide Mennonite movement remembers its Swiss roots. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ Swiss village breaks world record for uncorking wine bottles

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­ 02/02/2026 - View in browser ­

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­ Swiss job prospects improve above multi-year average ­ ­ ­ Feb 2, 2026 • Swiss labour market outlook improving, according to KOF employment indicator. ­ ­ Read more + Zurich edges towards retirement home euthanasia Feb 2, 2026 • Zurich council favours euthanasia in retirement homes and hospitals, but not psychiatric centres and prisons. Read more + Geneva bids to host new global anti-pollution body Feb 2, 2026 • Geneva wants to host Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution. Read more + Zurich plans hub for sustainable transport routes Feb 2, 2026 • Zurich plans hub for night trains and buses to encourage more environmentally-friendly travel. Read more + Swiss foreign minister travels to Ukraine as chair of OSCE Feb 2, 2026 • Kyiv visit linked to Switzerland's role as chair of OSCE. Read more + Pollen season about to start in Switzerland Feb 2, 2026 • The pollen season is about to begin in Switzerland. Read more + Audience figures remain stable at Swiss public broadcaster RTS Feb 2, 2026 • RTS saw digital channel audience growth last year as radio and televisionviewers held up well. Read more + Swiss bank Julius Bär posts lower profits Feb 2, 2026 • Swiss bank Julius Bär reported significantly lower profits in 2025. Read more +

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­ Jan 24, 2026 The 15th-century organ at Notre-Dame de Valère in Sion attracts fans from all over the world. ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ Play it again, Sämu: decoding Bernese nicknames ­ Dec 13, 2025 The Bernese are particularly creative when it comes to tweaking and shortening forenames. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ The Swiss and their gold Vrenelis, an enduring love affair

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­ ­ Switzerland to hold vote on taxing married couples individually ­ Feb 2, 2026 On 8 March, Swiss voters will decide whether to introduce individual taxation for married couples. ­ Read more + ­

­ ­ Cash for mouse tails – what’s behind this Swiss tradition?  ­ Jan 30, 2026 Weshalb diese Tradition eingeführt wurde und wie viel Geld man damit machen kann, erfährst du im Video. ­ Read more + ­ ­ ­ How AI is used in diagnostics ­ Jan 30, 2026 Medical experts now use artificial intelligence to help them diagnose and monitor diseases. But does this mean AI will replace doctors? ­ Read more + ­

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­ 03/02/2026 - View in browser ­

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­ Animal rights activists criticise chimpanzee birth in Swiss zoo ­ ­ ­ Feb 3, 2026 • The animal welfare organisation Peta has criticised the keeping of chimpanzees in zoos. This was prompted by the birth of a baby chimpanzee at Walter Zoo in Gossau ... ­ ­ Read more + More Swiss Abroad want to be able to vote in Aargau Feb 3, 2026 • In canton Aargau, more Swiss citizens who live abroad are once again keen to exercise their political rights. Read more + False alarm: Swiss siren goes off a day early Feb 3, 2026 • Residents of Suhr, near Aarau in northern Switzerland, were confused on Tuesday when a siren went off at 1:58pm – one day before the planned annual nationwide siren test. Read more + Young Orthodox Jew attacked in Zurich Feb 3, 2026 • A man punched a young Orthodox Jew in the street in Zurich on Monday evening. Uttering anti-Semitic insults, he was overpowered by passers-by and arrested by the police. Read more + Swiss foreign minister accused of complicity in Gaza war crimes Feb 3, 2026 • Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has been denounced to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by 25 Swiss lawyers for complicity in crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. Read more + Moderate growth expected for Swiss property market in 2026 Feb 3, 2026 • The Swiss property market is set to grow by between 2% and 3% in 2026, according to the property price barometer published on Tuesday by the property valuation platform ... Read more + Swiss start-ups raised more funds in 2025 Feb 3, 2026 • In 2025 investment in Swiss start-ups rose by 23.9% on the previous year to CHF2.9 billion ($3.7 billion), according to the Swiss Venture Capital Report (SVCR). Read more + Swiss business federation sets priorities amid global tensions Feb 3, 2026 • Diversified trade agreements, less public debt and less red tape: the Swiss Business Federation economiesuisse has set out its priorities for defending Switzerland as a ... Read more +

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­ UBS job layoffs expected in second half of year ­ ­ ­ Feb 4, 2026 • The next wave of job cuts at UBS expected in the coming months. ­ ­ Read more + First Alzheimer's drug authorised in Switzerland Feb 4, 2026 • Swissmedic authorises first drug to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Read more + Swiss companies employ AI tools for social media strategies Feb 4, 2026 • Large Swiss firms and organisations integrate AI tools into their social media strategies. Read more + New Swiss electric cars regain traction but miss targets Feb 4, 2026 • Electric cars sales rose in Switzerland but failed to meet national targets. Read more + Report calls for racism-tainted Lausanne police to reform Feb 4, 2026 • Probe into Lausanne police force racism scandal recommends reform measures. Read more + Swiss retail trade stagnated in 2025 Feb 4, 2026 • Swiss retail sector grew by just 1% last year, according to market researcher NielsenIQ. Read more + Swiss air rescue Rega helped 36 people daily in 2025 Feb 4, 2026 • Rega flew 20,463 missions last year, transporting average of 36 patients per day. Read more + Novartis revenues slowed in last quarter of 2025 Feb 4, 2026 • Novartis revenues slowed to a standstill in the final quarter of 2025. Read more +

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