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In Zürich, the penumbral phase will begin at 3:23 AM CEST. The visibly darker partial phase will start at 4:33 AM.
The funds are primarily intended to cover the extra costs associated with Patriot missile systems and the acquisition of US-made F-35 fighter jets.
Some improvement in business conditions is emerging for the third quarter, particularly in the wholesale sector.
The eclipse will still be in progress when the Sun sets in Switzerland, so hills, buildings, trees or mountain ridges blocking the western or northwestern horizon could prevent viewers from seeing the most dramatic phase.
Swiss Post will also introduce a new category for bulky letters, aimed at making it easier for customers to send small goods.
Luxury-watch theft has been a recurring issue in Zurich in recent years. The city police began recording watch thefts separately in August 2022 after observing an increase in such offences
Is the bigger risk that regulators now see UBS as a repeat offender that had years to fix the problem and did not?
This is Switzerland's fourth significant heatwave of the season.
Adam Beyer will kick off the Zurich Street Parade 2026, the Parade's 33rd edition.
Demonstrators march against FIFA President Gianni Infantino through Swiss streets chanting slogans including, "Against modern FIFA," "Stop FIFA corruption," and "Infantino out!"
The UK-Swiss trade deal also aims to scrap mobile roaming fees for travellers between both the countries.
Petrol and diesel prices rose during the weekend, with diesel now selling at CHF 2.00 per litre.
Record heatwaves in 2025 and 2026 have made cooling devices a near-necessity for many households.
The Swiss team now looks ahead to a formidable opponent in World Cup Quarter-Final: Argentina.
For high-net-worth individuals, the cost of maintaining a premium standard of living has risen sharply.
The heatwave warning is in place until at least Monday 13 July, with urban areas expected to experience particularly intense overnight heat.
Zürich Airport's exposure to summer thunderstorms is a well-documented structural challenge. The airport sits in a part of Switzerland that is climatically prone to convective storms.
Over half of all ballots are cast by Swiss voters aged 60 or over. Avenir Suisse warns that this trend should not be ignored.
The June heatwave peaked at 33 to 37 degrees in parts of Switzerland, with the Basel region and the northwest recording the highest levels. MeteoSchweiz may raise warning for another heatwave.
Power outage at Zürich Children’s Hospital triggers emergency precautions. Power cuts cause sewage spill to hit the river Limmat.
In March 2026, the Geneva cantonal chemist detected cereulide in six infant formula products during checks carried out after a Europe-wide contamination scandal that triggered major recalls.
According to the government’s outline, the proposed federal contribution for 2038 Winter Olympics And Paralympics would be capped at CHF 200 million and divided across several areas.
Zürich suffered the heaviest net corporate emigration of any Swiss canton in 2025, losing a net 252 companies. Bern was the second-largest loser at 117.
Pfister has said Switzerland faces “a large gap” in air defence and needs to close it quickly, a message he repeated while presenting the army’s 2026 spending package back in March.
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