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Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:50:35 GMTSwiss independent commission to probe Yenish injustices
Switzerland intends to draw up an independent commission to investigate historic injustices suffered by the Yenish and Sinti communities. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This was communicated to representatives of the noma...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:03:24 GMTMissile makers jostle to replace Swiss Patriot order
Several weapons manufacturers say they can meet an urgent Swiss need for a long-range air defense system. The Alpine state currently lacks any protection against ballistic or cruise missiles. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbo...
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:54:53 GMTSeveral injured during violent Zurich thunderstorm
Several people were injured during a violent storm in Zurich on Friday, including a 16-year-old girl who was seriously injured by a falling branch. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The teenager was taken to hospital in a cr...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:14:00 GMTSwiss ski resort closes because of climate change
The Glarus mountain village of Braunwald needs to reinvent itself: skiing operations are being discontinued owing to climate change. A forward-looking initiative is now set to create new opportunities for tourism. +Get the most important news from Sw...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:50:00 GMTSwiss government moots extending S status for Ukrainians
As there is no prospect of an end to the war in Ukraine, the Swiss government intends, in principle, to extend protection status S for Ukrainians until 2027. For the time being, however, it is consulting the cantons and other partners on this matter....