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Explainer: Should some of Switzerland’s wealth be set aside to fight climate change?

Two apprentices install a solar panel on a wooden roof.

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 On March 8, Swiss voters will decide on an initiative to create a fund to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Switzerland. An explainer.

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Swiss votes on March 8: what’s at stake?

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 Everything you need to know about the votes on March 8: radio and TV licence fees, individual taxation, cash and climate funds.

Deleted video footage from Crans-Montana raises new questions. In Ticino, parliament is investigating the "Hospita" affair.

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This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Deleted video footage from Crans-Montana raises new questions about the fatal fire on New Year's Eve.

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This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Emergency services from Protection and Rescue Zurich dismantle parts of the historic Freemasons’ Centre near the Lindenhof in Zurich’s old town on Monday. The building, which was severely damaged by a fire overnight, remains at risk of collapse.

Technical issue causes flight disruption at Geneva Airport

This content was published on 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 resumed but delays are expected.

SBB was "more punctual than ever" in 2025

Swiss Politics

Swiss Federal Railways reports record punctuality in 2025

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Swiss Federal Railways has reported a record 94.1% punctuality rate for 2025.

Switzerland is experiencing its most severe housing shortage in 30 years, with a deficit of over 50,000 homes predicted to worsen through 2026 due to high immigration, low construction activity, and1 increasing demand

Swiss Politics

Survey: Swiss want more homes but without densification

This content was published on 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 construction measures to create more living spaces, a new survey shows.

Relaxation of Swiss law on arms exports to have no effect

Foreign Affairs

German ambassador: relaxed Swiss arms export policy unlikely to make a difference

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Germany's ambassador to Switzerland, Markus Potzel, says Swiss parliament's recent decision to relax the law on arms exports changes little for Germany.

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This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 View of a huge debris flow at the mountain village of Brienz, canton Graubünden, on January 26, 2026. A huge landslide stopped short of the village in June 2023 and residents were forced to evacuate for 62 weeks. Last week the authorities gave the all-clear for locals to return home.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Crans-Montana and protectionism cause tensions between Switzerland and Italy.

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