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Asylum applications in Switzerland expected to drop in 2026

Federal government again expects fewer asylum applications in 2026

This content was published on 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.

Immigration to Switzerland has slowed down according to the federal government

Immigration to Switzerland slows down

This content was published on 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.

Heat-resistant drone to protect firefighters

Heat-resistant Swiss drones to protect firefighters

This content was published on 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.

CHF 200 media fee is not enough for cultural organisations

Cultural groups say CHF200 licence fee is not enough

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Four cultural associations say an initiative to almost halve the Swiss television and radio licence fee, which will be put to the vote on March 8, would jeopardise Switzerland's cultural diversity and cohesion.

Success for the sled dog races in Saignelégier

Climate change forces Swiss dog race to take place on grass

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The 53rd edition of the international sled dog races in Saignelégier, northwestern Switzerland, was held on Saturday and Sunday for the second year running on grass, due to the lack of snow.

Historic building at Lindenhof in Zurich burns down

Historic building in central Zurich in danger of collapse after fire

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 A historic building at Lindenhof in Zurich's old town burnt down on Sunday night. No one was injured, the authorities said.

SEM suspends expulsions of Iranian citizens

Switzerland suspends expulsions of Iranian citizens

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Iranian citizens are currently not being expelled from Switzerland due to the regime's brutal repression of demonstrations in Iran, the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) said on Sunday night.