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Ex-employee of Bank Pictet convicted of money laundering

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The Geneva-based bank Pictet has been fined CHF2 million for shortcomings in its organisation which enabled a former asset manager to commit serious money laundering.

TX Group discontinues print version of "20 Minuten"

20 Minuten: last Swiss free daily to stop being printed

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 From the end of the year, there will no longer be a daily free newspaper in Switzerland: the TX Group is discontinuing the print version of "20 Minuten". Up to 80 full-time positions are to be cut in the editorial and publishing departments.

The Swiss want a strong army and closer ties with NATO

Swiss want strong army and closer ties with NATO

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The Swiss population is in favour of compulsory military service and closer ties with NATO. These are the findings of the "Security 2025" study.

Irregular migration halved compared to the previous year

Irregular migration to Switzerland halves year-on-year

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 Irregular migration to Switzerland has decreased significantly. The figures from January to May show that only half as many illegal stays were recorded compared to the same period last year.

UNHCR to cut around 3,500 jobs worldwide

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is to cut around 3,500 jobs as a result of financial cuts linked in particular to US decisions. Hundreds of temporary contracts will also be cut, the UN agency said in Geneva on Monday.

Confederation to relieve cantons in the enforcement of expulsions

Swiss government to help cantons expel rejected asylum-seekers

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The federal government is to provide greater relief and support to the cantons when it comes to deporting people who are not entitled to asylum in Switzerland.

One in four people in Switzerland is frequently stressed

Quarter of Swiss frequently stressed

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 One in four people in Switzerland feels stressed often or almost always. Among the under-30s, the figure is as high as 40%.

The permafrost in Switzerland has thawed further

Permafrost in Switzerland continues to thaw

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The permafrost in the Swiss Alps is thawing faster and faster. The thawed top layers of permafrost have never been as thick as they were last year. This is shown by the latest data from the Swiss permafrost monitoring network Permos.

Landslide in Blatten VS causes 320 million francs in damage

Landslide in Blatten causes CHF320 million in damage

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The landslide in Blatten VS and the resulting floods caused damage totalling CHF 320 million. Around CHF 260 million of this was due to damage to buildings and household contents, according to estimates by Swiss private insurers.

Swiss village of Brienz closed due to landslide risk

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The Graubünden village of Brienz was closed again on Monday due to the risk of landslides.

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