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Swiss rail expansion bill nearly doubles as extra costs mount up

Costs for rail expansion by 2035 significantly higher than previously planned

This content was published on Nov 28, 2024 The expansion of the rail infrastructure up to 2035 will be significantly more expensive than previously planned. In addition to the CHF16.4 billion already approved by Parliament, a further CHF14 billion will be required.

Swiss women’s curlers reclaim European title

This content was published on Nov 23, 2024 The Swiss women’s curling team has won the European Championship for the second year in a row, beating out Sweden 8-4.

Traffic chaos and many accidents due to the heavy snowfall

Heavy snowfall in Switzerland causes traffic chaos and accidents

This content was published on Nov 22, 2024 The heavy snowfall late on Thursday and during the night into Friday led to traffic chaos and many accidents in many regions of Switzerland.

Price watchdog criticizes excessive prices for generics

Swiss price watchdog slams excessive prices for generic medicines

This content was published on Nov 19, 2024 The cheapest generic medicines available in Switzerland are more than twice as expensive as in other countries, according to a study by the Swiss price watchdog.

Healthcare spending to top $100 billion by 2025

Swiss healthcare spending to ‘top $100 billion’

This content was published on Nov 19, 2024 Swiss healthcare spending is tipped to rise to almost CHF103 billion next year.

Former judge in Chur found guilty of rape

Former Swiss judge found guilty of rape

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 A former judge of the Graubünden Administrative Court in eastern Switzerland has been found guilty of rape, sexual harassment and threatening a former trainee.

SWISS extends flight ban to Tel Aviv

This content was published on Nov 11, 2024 The Lufthansa Group, which includes Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has once again extended its flight ban to Israel.

Direct trains to run from Zurich to Florence and Livorno

This content was published on Nov 8, 2024 The Swiss Federal Railways and Trenitalia will offer direct trains from Zurich to Florence and Livorno and vice versa from 2026.

Two men charged by the MPC with money laundering

Two Swiss men charged with money laundering

This content was published on Nov 8, 2024 One million francs, 34 million euros and around 830 kilos of gold: this is the fortune that two Swiss nationals are accused of having moved across borders for at least four years.

More and more people are giving up meat in Switzerland

More people giving up meat in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 31, 2024 The number of people turning away from meat consumption has never been higher, according to the Swissveg association.

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