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June 2026

News from Switzerland - (swissinfo.ch)

Check our latest news provided to you by the SCCC's partner swissinfo.ch, which includes among others:


Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million

June 14 - Swiss citizens have rejected by a 55% majority the right-wing Swiss People's Party proposal to limit the population to ten million, final results of Sunday's polls show. Read more +


Swiss shops will not be open more often on Sundays

June 9 - The Senate has rejected a proposal to allow stores in Switzerland to open on 12 Sundays a year, compared with the current four. Read more +


More Swiss Alpine passes open for Summer 

May 29 - With the Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen passes, three more Swiss Alpine crossings have been reopened on Friday after the winter closureRead more +


Switzerland swelters amidst fourth hottest May since 1864

May 28 - Switzerland is poised to record its fourth hottest month of May since 1864, according to the meteorological service MeteoSwiss. Read more +


Why Switzerland does not extradite its own citizens

May 7 - Some countries extradite citizens who are wanted by foreign authorities. Read more +

What does ‘Made in Switzerland’ mean exactly?
April 25 - Less than a decade ago, Switzerland imposed strict rules on which products can use the Swiss cross as a ‘Made in Switzerland’ label. Read more + 

Automatic fare system to be trialed on Swiss public transport

April 13 - A new system called 'Bibo' aims to simplify travelling on public transport in Switzerland. Read more +


Swiss economic outlook deteriorates significantly

March 30 - Expectations for the Swiss economy deteriorated significantly in March, according to the KOF Economic Barometer. 

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