Economy
Swiss companies are planning average wage increases of 1% in 2027, down from 1.1% this year, according to a UBS survey of nearly 400 firms. With inflation forecast at 0.8%, the expected real wage gain would be 0.2%.
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Winter sports
Switzerland’s accident-prevention body has launched a free app for skiers and snowboarders, with guidance on managing risks on the slopes. The app is also now part of basic training for snow-sports instructors.
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Culture
Swiss jazz singer Miriam Klein has died aged 89. A pioneer of European jazz, she performed internationally and collaborated with leading American musicians, including Dexter Gordon and Roy Eldridge.
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Lucerne
The Swiss Armed Forces have inaugurated a memorial in Lucerne for service members who died in military accidents and civilians killed in such incidents. The site includes a 167-metre metal band and a 26-metre-high stele.
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Vaud
A 16-year-old has been arrested over unauthorised access to a Vaud school IT platform containing names, school email addresses and support requests for about 38,000 pupils and 3,500 teachers. Authorities say passwords, marks and pupil records were not stored on the system.
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Economy
Annual inflation in Switzerland rose to 1.5% in October, its highest level since December 2023, though it remains within the Swiss National Bank’s 0% to 2% price-stability range. Petroleum products cost 40% more than a year earlier.
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Finance
A new EU banking rule scheduled to take effect on January 11, 2027, could restrict European customers’ access to Swiss banks. The change raises questions for Swiss financial institutions serving clients across the border.
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Society
More than two million people in Switzerland show clear signs of smartphone addiction, according to a new study, while 7% show pronounced signs of anxiety about being without a phone or mobile connection. The study found higher rates among younger people.
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Transport
The Gotthard Pass will close to traffic for winter at 8am on Thursday, November 5, between Hospental in Uri and Airolo in Ticino. The Schöllenen walking and cycling route has already closed, while the Susten and Furka passes are also shut for the season.
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