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Swiss farmers hold greater sway than ever

Federal President Guy Parmelin inspects a cornfield.

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 Important political decisions lie ahead for Swiss agriculture, and the farmers hold many trump cards. Rarely has their position been as strong as it is today.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 31, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

Cash for mouse tails: a dying Swiss tradition?

This content was published on Jan 31, 2026 Paying hunters – usually children – about a franc per tail remains an official strategy in some regions of Switzerland.

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Cash for mouse tails – what’s behind this Swiss tradition?

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Weshalb diese Tradition eingeführt wurde und wie viel Geld man damit machen kann, erfährst du im Video.

According to the first SRG survey, clear majorities are emerging for three of the four referendum proposals on 8 March. The SRG initiative remains exciting.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 The first poll ahead of the March 8 votes points to clear majorities for three of the four proposals – but the SBC initiative is still too close to call.

Foreign disinformation attacks target Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Significant increase in attempts by foreign states to influence Swiss public opinion.

A poster for the campaign against telephone fraud at a press conference on 28 September 2023 in Bern.

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Scammers posing as Swiss police steal CHF10 million since 2023

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Scams involving criminals posing as police officers are on the rise in Switzerland. Since 2023, fraudsters have stolen nearly CHF10 million in French-speaking Switzerland alone.

Prosecutors are determining what went wrong at the Constellation bar

Crans-Montana fire probe summons fourth defendant

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Current Crans-Montana public security head to appear before fatal fire investigation.

A look inside an SRG control room: Media Minister Albert Rösti speaks out against the SRG initiative.

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March 8 vote poll: media licence fee initiative could go either way

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 The first SBC poll indicates a yes vote for individual taxation and the cash initiative. The media licence initiative is currently deadlocked.

Money dominates today’s briefing: Swiss exports reach record levels, rents keep rising and the federal government plans major rail investment.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Money dominates today’s briefing: Swiss exports reach record levels, rents keep rising and the federal government plans major railway investment.

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