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Sunrise to cut up to 190 jobs

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Sunrise is to make major job cuts. Up to 190 jobs are to be cut, as the second-largest Swiss telecoms group announced on Thursday evening.

Unemployment continues to rise at the end of the year

Swiss unemployment continues to rise

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 The situation on the Swiss job market is deteriorating. The number of unemployed people continued to rise in December.

Vaud bans pyrotechnics in bars and restaurants

Swiss canton bans pyrotechnics in bars and restaurants

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 In the wake of the tragedy in Crans-Montana, the Vaud cantonal government is taking measures to reinforce security in public establishments.

SNB generates profit of around CHF 26 billion in 2025

Swiss National Bank makes CHF26 billion profit

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has once again made a high profit in 2025. The government and cantons will benefit accordingly.

In Zurich, victims treated with skin from deceased donors

Fire victims treated in Zurich with skin from Dutch donors

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Hospitals in Zurich have received 9.3 square metres of donated skin from the Netherlands to treat victims of the fire in Crans-Montana.

Court finds arrest of pro-Palestine activists illegal

Swiss court declares arrest of pro-Palestine activist illegal

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Zurich Administrative Court has ruled that the arrest of a pro-Palestine activist was unlawful.

Finance Minister Guy Parmelin, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year, addressed the people in an open letter.

Crans-Montana: Swiss president addresses nation in open letter

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 In an open letter to the Swiss population, Guy Parmelin has promised to draw lessons from the fire disaster in Crans-Montana.