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Explainer: Swiss to vote on initiative to cut media licence fee

SRG initiative Halving initiative SRF Studio

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 The “SBC initiative” would reduce the licence fee for households and abolish it for companies. What are the arguments for and against?

Fire on New Year's Eve: Municipality of Crans-Montana apologises

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Municipality of Crans-Montana apologises to fire victims’ families

This content was published on Jan 10, 2026 The deputy mayor of the municipality of Crans-Montana, Nicole Bonvin Clivaz, has offered apologies and asked for forgiveness from families of the victims of the New Year's Day fire.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

Electricity prices in Switzerland will fall by an average of around 4% in 2026 for basic household supply.

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2026: New Year, new Swiss laws

This content was published on Jan 1, 2026 Various changes to Swiss laws and regulations came into force on January 1. Here’s a selection.

Guy Parmelin begins his second Presidency of the Confederation today

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Incoming Swiss president wants new partnerships but deems the US ‘indispensable’

This content was published on Jan 1, 2026 Guy Parmelin talks about the future of relations with Washington, Switzerland’s place in a changing world order and the challenges of governing in times of crisis.

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New Year’s photos from the Swiss government

This content was published on Dec 31, 2025 The group photo of the Swiss Federal Council is an annual ritual. It is not just a souvenir but also captures the ambitions through symbolism.

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