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Swiss federal IT office hit by cyberattack

Cyberattack on the Federal Office for Information Technology’s SharePoint server

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 Following a cyberattack on the SharePoint servers operated by the Federal Office for Information Technology and Telecommunications, access via the internet has been blocked for people outside the federal administration.

Swiss fruit growers are expecting a good plum harvest

Swiss fruit growers expect bumper plum harvest

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 The Swiss plum harvest has begun – a week earlier than usual. Thanks to plenty of sunshine, fruit growers are expecting high-quality fruit and a yield of around 3,000 tonnes.

Swiss hotels continue to see fewer overnight stays in June

Overnight hotel stays continue to fall in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 The Swiss hotel industry once again welcomed fewer guests in June. The reason remained falling demand from abroad.

Swiss reports higher turnover and lower profit in the first half of the year

SWISS reports higher turnover but lower profit

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 Turnover rose by 3.2% to CHF2.77 billion ($3.42 billion). By contrast, the Lufthansa subsidiary’s operating profit fell by 3.2% to CHF189.3 million.

A power cut affected 14,000 households in Geneva

More than 14,000 households in Geneva plunged into darkness

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 At least 14,000 households in Geneva were affected by a power cut on Monday evening.

New virus detected in Swiss cattle

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 The mystery surrounding sick cows in Switzerland has been solved: the Institute of Virology and Immunology has discovered a new orthobunyavirus of the Simbu serogroup in samples taken from sick cattle.

A motorcyclist is injured during a performance at the Knie Circus

Motorcyclist injured during circus performance in Bern

This content was published on Aug 3, 2026 A motorcyclist was injured on Sunday in Bern during a performance by the Knie Circus.

A "very positive" outcome for the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne

Women’s Tour de France in Lausanne rated ‘very positive’

This content was published on Aug 2, 2026 The Lausanne authorities and the organising committee for the Grand Départ Suisse have described the Tour de France Femmes’ visit to Lausanne as a “very positive” experience.

Federal Council cuts funding for forest conservation

Swiss government cuts funding for forest conservation

This content was published on Aug 2, 2026 At a time when Switzerland’s vegetation is suffering from extreme heat and drought, the government intends to cut – from 2027 – the funding allocated to helping forests adapt to climate change.

Plane crash in Colombier (NE) – Pilot suffers head injury

Swiss bomb disposal unit at scene of plane crash

This content was published on Aug 2, 2026 A light aircraft overturned on Saturday whilst landing at Colombier aerodrome (NE). The pilot, a 69-year-old Swiss national, suffered a head injury. He was the only person on board and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

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