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Fri, 22 May 2026 08:26:51 GMTSwiss March 8 vote campaigns cost CHF10 million
Campaigns for the four March 8 votes cost a combined CHF10.7 million ($13.6 million), according to final figures published on Friday by the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Compared to the...
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:56:46 GMTValais refinery chimneys demolished as site eyes tech future
The final two chimneys of the former Tamoil refinery in Collombey‑Muraz, canton Valais, were demolished on Thursday, as plans continue to redevelop the site into a hub for new technologies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbo...
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:27 GMTCrans-Montana: Swiss police investigate fire at another Moretti property
As part of the ongoing investigation into the Le Constellation bar fire tragedy, Valais prosecutors and police are examining the case of a fire in 2024 at the "Vieux Chalet" restaurant, which also belongs to the Moretti couple. They want to know if t...
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:39:04 GMTAll eight Swiss Gaza flotilla participants flown out to Turkey
All eight Swiss nationals who were on the international Gaza aid flotilla were flown out to Turkey on Thursday afternoon. The Swiss government also summoned the Israeli ambassador for talks. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox...
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:14:57 GMTSwiss tourism faces weaker summer due to Iran war
Swiss tourism is likely to record fewer overnight stays in summer 2026 for the first time since the pandemic. The main reason for this is weaker demand from long-distance markets as a result of the war in Iran. +Get the most important news from Switz...