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Crans-Montana tragedy: ‘Our hearts go out to you’, say Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Switzerland is observing a national day of mourning on January 9 in honour of the victims of the bar fire in Crans-Montana. The tragedy has also deeply affected Swiss citizens around the world.

Swiss Politics

Crans-Montana tragedy highlights limits of Swiss federal system

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 The Crans-Montana bar fire has raised questions and criticism abroad: how could such a tragedy occur in Switzerland, which is often viewed as "the land of rules"? An analysis by Swissinfo journalists.

Swiss Politics

Swiss vote on individual taxation: end of the ‘marriage tax penalty’?

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 On March 8, Swiss voters will decide whether to introduce individual taxation for married couples.

Around 40 people are dead and 116 seriously injured after a fire tore through the "Le Constellation" bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in southern Switzerland on January 1, police say.

Preparations ready for Swiss day of mourning for fire victims

This content was published on Jan 8, 2026 More than 1,000 guests to commemorate victims of Crans-Montana fire.

Swiss Politics

What does Swiss law say about minors in bars?

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Of the 40 people who died in the Le Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana, half were minors with the youngest being 14 years old.

A Sprüngli advertising poster from around 1890 - staged to suit the target group.

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How Switzerland became known as the land of chocolate

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Swiss chocolate is part of the country’s identity. But its global success owes as much to clever marketing as to taste and quality.

A handout photo made available by the Miraflores Palace shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro holding a gold ingot.

Foreign Affairs

Data reveals historic shipments of Venezuelan gold to Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 How Venezuela sent 127 tons of gold to Switzerland 10 years ago to avoid bankruptcy.

Switzerland has 126 million kilograms too much milk.

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Why there is too much milk in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 Switzerland is producing too much milk – and it is too expensive. The industry is responding by cutting milk prices. What this means, and how farmers are reacting.

Swiss oddities

Why Switzerland has no head of state

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 This annually rotating office is a Swiss peculiarity, found nowhere else in the world. So how exactly does it work?

Residents of Moutier take part in celebrations to mark the town's historic transition from canton Bern to canton Jura, December 31, 2025.

Swiss Politics

Swiss town of Moutier celebrates historic move from Bern to Jura

This content was published on Jan 1, 2026 At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday, the Swiss town of Moutier and its 7,300 inhabitants officially switched from canton Bern to canton Jura in northwestern Switzerland.

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