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Switzerland: dozens killed in bar fire at Crans-Montana ski resort

Dozens of people lost their lives and more than one hundred were injured after a fire broke out in a crowded bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana, in southwestern Switzerland, authorities said. The blaze started shortly after midnight in a popular nightlife......

Donald Trump arrives in Switzerland for the Davos Forum

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Wednesday to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to journalists present on site. Air Force One landed at Zurich Airport around midday, later than initially scheduled. From there, the American president was expected to travel by helicopter......

Switzerland expects housing shortage to worsen in 2026

Switzerland is likely to face a deeper housing shortage in 2026, driven by sustained population growth, economic recovery, and limited residential construction, according to senior housing officials. Martin Tschirren, director of the Federal Office for Housing, warned that structural factors behind......

Switzerland: Explosion kills and injures several at Crans-Montana ski resort

Several people were killed and injured in an explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, a ski resort in the Swiss canton of Valais, authorities reported on Thursday. The blast occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time (00:30 GMT) at a popular bar named Le Constellation, while New Year celebrations were underway.......

Russian attacks choke Ukrainian grain exports as global markets react

Relentless Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Black Sea port infrastructure throughout December have severely disrupted the nation’s grain exports, driving wheat prices higher on global markets. The bombardments, focused primarily on the Odesa region, have crippled key ports, destroyed vital logistics......

Switzerland reduces planned F-35 purchases amid rising costs

Switzerland has decided to scale back its planned acquisition of F-35 fighter jets after a sharp increase in procurement costs, the federal government announced, citing the need to remain within the budget approved by voters. Initially, Switzerland had planned to purchase 36 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft.......

Swiss voters reject civic service reform and climate wealth tax, early projections show

Early projections released after polls closed on Sunday indicate that Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected two major national initiatives: a plan to introduce compulsory civic duty for all citizens and a proposal to impose a climate-focused tax on large inheritances. According to public broadcaster......

Switzerland strengthens ground-based air defense amid growing drone threats

Switzerland has announced that it will give priority to reinforcing its ground-based air defense systems as concerns grow over the increasing threat posed by drones in Europe. The Federal Council confirmed its support for multiple parliamentary motions calling for urgent measures to bolster national......

Cassis calls to open a "New Chapter" in relations with the EU

Bern, October 18, 2025 — Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis urged on Saturday for a fresh approach to Switzerland’s agreements with the European Union (EU), calling the new package of bilateral accords “vital for the country’s prosperity and sovereignty.” Addressing......

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