08:00 AM·housing
Study: Urban Densification Could House 2 Million More Swiss
Research shows densifying 30% of Swiss urban areas could solve housing crisis while preserving 70% of existing urban space.
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Swiss Development Efforts Continue in Niger Amid International Withdrawals
Switzerland maintains humanitarian presence in Niger while other nations withdraw, focusing on addressing poverty and regional stability.
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04:00 PM·housing
Urban Densification Could House 2 Million More Swiss Residents
Think tank study reveals 30% of urban areas could be developed to address housing shortage without expanding building zones
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04:00 PM·international
Switzerland returns CHF22 million in seized assets to Equatorial Guinea
Swiss authorities complete transfer of confiscated luxury goods proceeds to fund healthcare programs in the African nation
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08:00 AM·sports
New Football Campus to Transform Swiss Sports Infrastructure
Thun selected as location for new 'Swiss Football Home' campus, set to become national football headquarters.
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04:00 PM·infrastructure
Upper Engadine Voters Greenlight $47M Airport Expansion
Regional airport at Samedan secures public approval for major expansion with 54% support, despite opposition from six municipalities including Samedan itself.
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08:00 AM·international aid
OECD Criticizes Swiss Development Aid Cuts
International organization calls on Switzerland to reverse development cooperation cuts, emphasizing need for separate Ukraine aid funding.
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12:00 PM·infrastructure
Swissgrid Unveils CHF5.5 Billion Power Grid Investment Plan
National electricity operator announces massive infrastructure upgrade through 2040, including 790km of new power lines and 21 new transformers to strengthen supply security.
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08:00 AM·politics
Swiss Democracy Initiative in Tajikistan Faces Growing Challenges
Switzerland's 25-year democracy promotion effort in Tajikistan encounters new obstacles amid increasing authoritarianism and restricted international observation.
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08:00 AM·infrastructure
Basel EuroAirport Unveils Major Expansion Plans
Switzerland's Basel EuroAirport announces ambitious plans to double terminal capacity by 2030, marking significant infrastructure development for the region.
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12:00 PM·infrastructure
Basel EuroAirport Announces Major Expansion Plans
Switzerland's third-largest airport reveals ambitious plans to double terminal capacity by 2030, signaling significant infrastructure investment.
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12:00 PM·international aid
Switzerland Pledges CHF60M Humanitarian Aid to Syria
Swiss Development Agency announces major humanitarian commitment at Brussels Conference, targeting reconstruction and essential services in Syria and neighboring countries.
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12:00 PM·international aid
USAID Freeze Sends Shockwaves Through Swiss Development Sector
Swiss Development Agency head warns of 'earthquake' impact from US aid suspension, with Switzerland facing increased pressure to fill global funding gaps.
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04:00 PM·international aid
Swiss Government Specifies CHF1.5 Billion Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Switzerland outlines 2025-2028 reconstruction aid program for Ukraine, focusing on urban infrastructure restoration and SME development with CHF1.5 billion commitment.
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12:00 PM·humanitarian
Swiss NGO Faces $10M Aid Cut in US Policy Shift
Terre des hommes Lausanne reports immediate impact on humanitarian projects across nine countries following US aid suspension, affecting 1.5 million beneficiaries.
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04:00 PM·foreign aid
Switzerland Ends Development Aid to Three Nations
Swiss government announces termination of development aid programs in Albania, Bangladesh and Zambia by 2028 following parliamentary budget cuts.
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08:00 AM·real estate
Swiss Alps Face Transformation as Real Estate Developers Pour in Billions
Massive tourist complexes and development projects worth hundreds of millions reshape Alpine landscapes, sparking debate over preservation versus progress.
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04:00 PM·culture
Poschiavo Wins 2025 Wakker Prize for Cultural Heritage
Swiss Heritage awards prestigious Wakker Prize to Poschiavo municipality for exemplary preservation of historic architecture while fostering sustainable development.
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Donors pledge $1.16 billion to Geneva-based UNHCR
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OECD praises integration of immigrants in Switzerland
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