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Technical issue causes flight disruption at Geneva Airport

Traffic disruption at Geneva airport after Skyguide breakdown

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

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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

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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

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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 Crans-Montana and protectionism cause tensions between Switzerland and Italy.

Can Ticino’s ski resorts survive a warming climate?

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Ski resorts in southern Switzerland have been hit hard by high temperatures. Snow levels in canton Ticino are among the lowest in years.

Swiss Diaspora

From California to Ticino: what a journey to my ancestors’ Swiss villages revealed

This content was published on Jan 25, 2026 Nicole's ancestors emigrated from Ticino, Switzerland, over a century ago. This summer she travelled there from California to find out more about her family's roots.

Foreign Affairs

Ex-minister urges Swiss government to reject Trump’s Board of Peace

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Ex-minister Calmy-Rey urges Switzerland to reject Trump’s Board of Peace, citing risk to neutrality.

Democracy initiative not heard by National Council committee

Swiss Politics

Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation laws.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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