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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:02:22 GMT
Geneva closes most of border with France for G7 summit
Due to the G7 summit in Evian, France, canton Geneva has largely closed its border with France. Since Thursday afternoon, 25 of 35 border crossings have been closed, which is disrupting daily life for residents and affecting traffic. +Get the most im...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:30:03 GMT
Swiss CHEOPS space telescope to stay in space longer
The CHEOPS space telescope can continue its research for longer. The European Space Agency ESA has extended the Swiss-led mission until 2029. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The ESA had already extended the mission by thre...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:59:40 GMT
Swiss Senate postpones decision on EU treaty package vote
The Swiss Senate has not yet decided whether the EU treaty package requires a majority of the cantons as well as a majority of the people. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox On Thursday, the Senate initially only concluded th...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:36:52 GMT
Swiss House supports role for foreigners in civil defence
The Swiss House of Representatives has voted in favour of foreign nationals with a long-term residence permit performing civil defence duties in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The House reached its decision w...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:14:57 GMT
Technology group Hitachi builds new Swiss headquarters near Zurich
The technology group Hitachi Energy is building its new Swiss headquarters in Otelfingen in the canton of Zurich. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Otelfingen municipal council is extremely pleased with Hitachi's decisio...

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