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Crans-Montana New Year’s Eve to blend hope and contemplation

Crans-Montana on the eve of New Year’s Eve: a blend of joy and contemplation

This content was published on Oct 30, 2026 Crans-Montana gears up for muted New Year’s celebrations, one year on from a devastating fire.

Housing shortage is holding back household formation

Swiss housing shortage stops many setting up home

This content was published on Oct 30, 2026 Lack of affordable housing prevents tens of thousands setting up home independently.

The mid-terms and democracy, a new national park, and political hamburgers

This content was published on Oct 28, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

The Jet d'Eau is closed for its annual maintenance work

Geneva’s Jet d’Eau closes for annual maintenance work

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 The Jet d’Eau will undergo its annual maintenance work from Monday, which means it will be out of action for nearly five weeks.

European Commission wants to turn Frontex into a deportation agency

Brussels wants to turn Frontex into deportation agency

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 The European Commission wants to make Frontex the key player in deportations. The proposal also affects Switzerland, which is involved in Frontex through the Schengen Agreement.

Swiss tourism is expected to recover slightly this winter

Swiss tourism expected to recover slightly this winter

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 Swiss tourism is expected to grow again this winter, following a decline in overnight stays over the summer – the first such decline since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Just under 270,000 people on welfare in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 Just under 270,000 people received social assistance in Switzerland in 2025. The social assistance rate stood at 2.9%, which is in line with the previous year’s figure.

House prices continued to rise over the summer

Swiss house prices continued to rise over summer

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 House prices in Switzerland have continued to rise unabated. The upward trend continued in the third quarter of 2026 for both detached houses and flats.

Swiss company insolvencies are expected to rise to record levels in 2026

Swiss bankruptcies set to reach record levels in 2026

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 Economic concerns, high energy costs and rising interest rates are taking their toll on businesses. This is leading to a rise in corporate insolvencies worldwide.

Actual wages 0.5 per cent, minimum wages 0.8 per cent in 2026

Actual Swiss wages increase by 0.5% in 2026

This content was published on Oct 27, 2026 Actual and minimum wages in Switzerland are set to rise by an average of 0.5% and 0.8% respectively in 2026.

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