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france24.comSwiss Voters to Decide on Immigration Cap in Sunday Referendum
Business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of the referendum, which has raised concerns over employment and EU trade ties.
Le MondeSwiss bar owners questioned over January fire that killed 41
The owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana appeared for questioning on June 5, 2026. Prosecutors are investigating the New Year's Eve fire that killed 41 people and injured 115.
BloombergSwitzerland Accelerating Anti-Drone System Purchases Amid Unspecified Airspace Incursions
Switzerland’s army chief said the country is accelerating purchases of anti-drone systems amid mounting incursions over civilian and military infrastructure.
ESPNFinland Edges Switzerland 1-0 in OT to Capture 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship
Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime for Finland's fifth world title. The final took place May 31 in Zurich.
swissinfo.chSwitzerland Revises Q1 2026 GDP Growth Slightly Down
Switzerland's economy expanded less than first estimated in the first quarter of 2026 as consumer demand weakened. Bloomberg published the revision on or before June 1, 2026.
sportsnet.caFinland Advances to Ice Hockey World Championship Final After 4-2 Semifinal Win Over Canada
Finland upset Canada in the semifinal on May 30, 2026, and will face Switzerland for the title. Canada will play Norway for bronze on May 31.
Nbc NewsMan stabs three at Swiss train station, authorities call it terror act
A 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national stabbed three men at the Winterthur train station on Thursday morning before police arrested him five minutes later. Authorities described the attack as an act of terror and said the suspect had prior contact with police over Islamic Stat…
Man Stabs Three at Swiss Train Station Before Arrest
A man injured three people in a knife attack at the Winterthur train station near Zurich. Swiss police arrested the suspect at the scene.
swissinfo.chMan Stabs Four at Winterthur Train Station
A middle-aged man stabbed four men at three locations inside the Winterthur train station. Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger reported the incident.
al-monitor.comSwitzerland Expands Sanctions on Russia and Belarus
Switzerland added 115 individuals and entities to its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday. The measures align with the European Union's latest package targeting Moscow's actions in Ukraine.
swissinfo.chSwitzerland Adopts Most of EU's 20th Sanctions Package on Russia and Belarus
Switzerland announced it will implement most elements of the European Union's 20th sanctions package targeting Russia and Belarus. The government said it is deferring some provisions for now.
swissinfo.chSwiss Government Proposes Pension Reforms Without Raising Retirement Age
The Swiss government has introduced measures to strengthen the state pension system while avoiding an explicit increase in the retirement age. Officials aim to address funding shortfalls through alternative adjustments.
EuronewsSwitzerland Increases Defense Spending and Drone Capabilities
Switzerland plans to raise defense spending to 1% of GDP by 2032 and expand drone programs. Officials cited threats from drones, missiles and cyberattacks as reasons for the changes.
news.google.comSwitzerland to Open Secret Files on Nazi Doctor Josef Mengele
Swiss authorities will grant access to long-sealed intelligence files on Josef Mengele after a historian successfully challenged their closure. The files may contain information about possible visits by the former Auschwitz physician to Switzerland in the 1960s.
swissinfo.chSwitzerland to Vote on Referendum to Cap Population at 10 Million
Voters in Switzerland will decide on June 14 whether to approve a referendum that would limit the country's population to 10 million. Current projections show the population is not expected to reach that level until 2035 or 2040. The vote addresses long-term demographic trends in…
cointelegraph.comSwiss Bitcoin Reserve Campaign Ends After Collecting Nearly 50,000 Signatures
Swiss campaigners are abandoning their effort to force the Swiss National Bank to hold bitcoin reserves after gathering only about half the required signatures for a national referendum. The proposal, which sought to amend the constitution, had been rejected last year by the SNB…
swissinfo.chSwiss Bitcoin Initiative Fails to Collect Enough Signatures for Referendum
Campaigners failed to gather the required signatures to trigger a national plebiscite on requiring the Swiss central bank to hold Bitcoin. The initiative has been abandoned, according to multiple reports. Reuters first reported the development on Friday.
swissinfo.chSwiss Poll Shows Voters Evenly Split on Population Cap Referendum
A new poll indicates Swiss voters are divided on a referendum proposal that would cap the country's permanent resident population at 10 million by 2050. The measure would also require Switzerland to end its freedom-of-movement accord with the EU. The vote, if approved, would repr…
SemaforDavos Limits Temporary Structures on Promenade to Official WEF Partners During Annual Meeting
The Swiss town issued new rules in an April 2026 memo prohibiting media companies from building temporary structures along the main street during the annual January gathering. Official WEF partners, primarily large global companies paying up to seven figures, will retain exclusiv…
ecns.cnSwiss Court Dismisses Money Laundering Charges Against Uzbek Businesswoman
A Swiss court has dismissed a case against an Uzbek businesswoman accused of operating an international money laundering ring through Lombard Odier & Cie. The dismissal occurred in Switzerland, ending the legal proceedings. The accusations involved the Swiss bank but were ultimat…
gamereactor.euFrench Cyclist Paul Seixas Wins La Fleche Wallonne as Youngest Ever at 19
Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French cyclist, secured victory in the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday, marking his first participation in the race. He outperformed Switzerland's Mauro Schmid and Britain's Ben Tulett. This achievement makes Seixas the youngest winner i…
swissinfo.chUBS Criticizes Swiss Government's Tougher Banking Rules as Bank's Riskiest Bonds Rise
UBS criticized the Swiss government's announced plans for tougher banking rules. Following the criticism, the bank's riskiest bonds increased in value. The developments were reported amid ongoing discussions on banking regulations in Switzerland.
swissinfo.chSNB's Schlegel Forecasts Subdued Economic Growth for Switzerland This Year
An official from the SNB predicted modest economic growth for Switzerland in the current year. A recovery is anticipated for next year. The statements highlight expectations of continued subdued performance before improvement.