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Swiss women most likely to die of heart disease and men of cancer

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 More than a quarter of all deaths among Swiss residents last year were due to cardiovascular disease.

Jacques Baud to make representations to the European Union following the sanctions

Ex-Swiss intelligence officer to appeal EU sanctions for pro-Russia propaganda

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Jacques Baud is to appeal to the European Union (EU) against the sanctions imposed on him in connection with the war in Ukraine.

Dwindling job opportunities and more unemployed in the banking sector

Fewer jobs and more unemployment in the Swiss banking sector

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 The largest Swiss banks have advertised few jobs, while the number of unemployed people who previously worked in the banking sector is rising sharply.

Black Friday costs Swiss retailers 100 million francs

Disappointing Black Friday sales leave Swiss retailers in the red

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Black Friday has clearly lost its lustre for the Swiss retail trade. Consumers have given retailers the cold shoulder this year.

"20 Minuten" celebrates its own farewell to the print edition

The last free Swiss commuter newspaper bids farewell to its print edition

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 20 Minutes has bid farewell to its print version on Tuesday with a special edition. The commuter newspaper, which was launched in 1999, will only be published digitally in future.

RhB has to restrict access on the Bernina line due to tourists

Overcrowding prompts passenger restrictions on popular Bernina train line

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Due to the increased number of passengers on the Bernina line over the festive period, the Rhaetian Railway is planning to regulate access to the trains in Tirano and St. Moritz and restrict it if necessary.

Gold: has the year been good? 2026 also looks favourable

A great year for gold with a favourable 2026 ahead

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 The year 2025 was a banner year for gold. The yellow metal gained more than 60 per cent, steadily updating its records.

Ozone and ammonia levels regularly too high in Fribourg

This content was published on Dec 21, 2025 Air quality has improved throughout the Swiss city of Fribourg in recent years. Only the ozone and ammonia values are still regularly too high.

Bern municipal council sees no reason to extend Lex Airbnb

Bern sees no reason to extend Airbnb law

This content was published on Dec 21, 2025 Away from the old town, Bern's city parliament sees no need for further regulation of Airbnbs

Around 4200 take part in the Christmas swim in Geneva

Around 4,200 people take part in Geneva Christmas swim

This content was published on Dec 21, 2025 For the traditional Geneva Christmas Swim, the Coupe de Noël, this weekend, around 4,200 swimmers will take to the lake, which is almost 9°C.

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