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Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:37:15 GMT
Swiss railway maintenance backlog comes to CHF9.5bn
The maintenance backlog on the network run by the Swiss Federal Railways rose by 12% in 2025 to CHF 9.5 billion ($12.2 billion). But the Federal Railways still rates its infrastructure as “good to sufficient”. +Get the most important news from Sw...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:19:47 GMT
French teams come out on top in historic Swiss ski tour race
The Patrouille des Glaciers, the historic ski touring race organised by the Swiss army, has ended with French victories in the men’s and women’s events. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Officially, the Patrouille des Gl...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:45:27 GMT
University of Zurich rector skeptical of higher tuition fees
The rector of the University of Zurich has spoken out against an hike in semester fees, which he says would prolong studies as students would increasingly have to work on the side. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The curre...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:29:54 GMT
Swiss minister discusses US tariff deal in Washington
On the margins of the World Bank’s spring meeting in Washington, Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin spoke with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about the trade deal which Switzerland is aiming to conclude with the US. +Get the most importa...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:07:51 GMT
Lufthansa pilots pause strike action
Lufthansa passengers can breathe a sigh of relief for now. Following strikes this week, the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union said on Friday it was not planning any further action in the immediate future. +Get the most important news from Swit...

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