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Switzerland and China have negotiated an upgraded trade agreement that would remove tariffs on 99.8% of current Swiss exports. The article should explain which industries stand to benefit, the timeline for implementation and the geopolitical implications of closer economic ties with Beijing.
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Switzerland was an early pioneer of cloud seeding and hail-control experiments, yet a century of trials has not established that the method reliably prevents damage. The article should trace the country’s experiments, explain the science and examine why climate-driven increases in severe hail are renewing interest in weather modification.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Switzerland
A former Crans-Montana municipal councillor has become the 17th person charged over the fatal New Year’s Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar, which killed 41 people and injured 115. The article should explain the alleged failures in building oversight, the charges of negligent manslaughter, bodily harm and arson, and the broader accountability questions raised by the expanding investigation.
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Roger Federer is due to enter the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. This profile should use the induction to assess his sporting legacy, his continuing influence on Swiss identity and tennis, and the significance of the ceremony for one of Switzerland’s best-known global figures.
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Switzerland
Swiss historian Sacha Zala has been elected president of the International Council of Historical Sciences, the global organisation’s first Swiss leader in the current cycle. The article should explain Zala’s role, the significance of his work at the Dodis research centre and what his election says about Switzerland’s contribution to international historical scholarship.
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Switzerland
Switzerland is clarifying rules governing international inheritances involving property, a matter affecting foreign owners and heirs of Swiss homes and apartments. The article should explain who may inherit and occupy Swiss real estate, how the post-2025 succession rules work and what changes the government is considering.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Switzerland
The Beznau nuclear power plant is fully operational again after repeated shutdowns during the summer heatwaves. The article should explain what caused the interruptions, how heat affects nuclear-plant operations and what the restart means for Switzerland’s electricity supply and debate over nuclear energy.
The Local Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations on an upgraded trade agreement that would eventually remove tariffs on 99.8% of current Swiss exports to China. The article should explain the agreement’s timetable, likely beneficiaries and strategic trade-offs, including Switzerland’s effort to deepen economic ties with China while managing geopolitical and supply-chain risks.
Le News
Switzerland
Zurich Airport cancelled 27 flights and warned of further disruption after lightning near the airport halted ground operations during a severe thunderstorm. The article should provide timely information for travellers, explain why ramp work must stop during lightning activity and assess the knock-on effects for passengers and airline schedules.
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Switzerland
A Swiss People’s Party proposal would exclude Swiss citizens living abroad from the new 13th AHV/OASI pension payment. The article should examine the legal and political arguments, the estimated effect on the Swiss diaspora and whether residence-based restrictions would be compatible with Switzerland’s social-security arrangements.
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Switzerland
Switzerland’s economy grew by 1.6% in real terms in 2025, with domestic demand and investment offsetting a relatively modest overall expansion. The article should put the figures in historical context, identify the strongest contributors and assess what they imply for the outlook.
Le News
Switzerland
A Federal Administrative Court ruling has upheld the revocation of a naturalised Swiss citizen’s nationality despite concerns about possible statelessness. The article should explain the legal threshold for denaturalisation, the terrorism-related facts of the case and the wider human-rights implications.
Le News
Switzerland
A glacier near Zermatt is breaking apart and could send debris toward the town below, highlighting the risks created by unstable alpine ice. The article should explain the immediate hazard, how authorities monitor glacier collapses and what the episode reveals about risks to mountain communities and infrastructure.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Switzerland
A new biometric Swiss identity card is scheduled to enter use in November after the government adopted the required legal framework. The article should explain who will receive it, how it differs from existing identity documents and what privacy and data-security questions accompany the rollout.
The Local Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland is creating a drone centre of excellence, a dedicated battalion and a recruit school as unmanned systems become more important in modern and hybrid warfare. The article should examine the military rationale, the planned cooperation with universities and industry and the implications for Swiss defence policy.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Switzerland
MétéoSwiss has introduced an AI system that updates the probability of hail, lightning and heavy rain every five minutes. The article should explain how the model works, what its improved warning speed means for public safety and why meteorologists remain essential to interpreting its forecasts.
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Switzerland
The Swiss government has backed a parliamentary push to regulate unilateral price increases by streaming services such as Netflix. The article should explain the proposed consumer protections, compare Switzerland with measures in neighbouring countries and assess whether regulation would affect subscription contracts.
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Switzerland
Pierre Mirabaud, former president of the Swiss Bankers Association, is due to stand trial over alleged bribes linked to the management of Kuwaiti public funds. The report should explain the indictment, the alleged CHF82 million in kickbacks and what the case says about accountability in Swiss private banking.
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Switzerland
Switzerland ranks fifth in Europe for renewable electricity generation per person, helped by hydropower and rapid solar expansion. The article should assess the country’s progress against EU peers, explain why wind power is lagging and examine whether current gains are sufficient for the energy transition.
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Switzerland
Canton Zug plans to invest CHF55 million in a joint ETH Zurich and business research centre, financed partly by additional OECD minimum-tax revenue. The article should examine the project’s education and innovation goals, its ten-year operating plan and the debate over using tax proceeds for regional development.
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