Switzerland to host European earthquake-response exercise

sport

Audrey Werro caps unbeaten season with Ultimate Championship victory

Swiss 800-metre runner Audrey Werro won the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest in 1:55.88, defeating Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson. The victory extended her unbeaten outdoor season and gave her a tenth consecutive 800-metre win.

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Schengen

The European Commission is considering changes to short-stay Schengen visa rules and fees, aiming to make the system more secure and coherent while facilitating legitimate travel. The proposal could affect Swiss residents and businesses travelling within or connected to the Schengen area.

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economy

Higher global crude prices pushed up Swiss producer and import prices in August, with petroleum products, chemicals and food-related goods among those affected. The overall Producer and Import Price Index rose 0.7% month on month while remaining below its level a year earlier.

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Swiss parliament

Switzerland’s autumn parliamentary session will address the new package of agreements with the European Union, including dynamic adoption of EU law, wage protection and immigration safeguards. Senators will also debate whether the agreements should face an optional or mandatory referendum, alongside army funding and Mercosur policy.

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Swiss Broadcasting Corporation

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation will cut CHF80 million in 2027, including 20% of senior management positions, as it works towards CHF270 million in savings by 2029. The restructuring is driven partly by lower broadcasting-licence revenue and is expected to affect programming.

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economy

Swiss adjusted disposable income per person exceeded CHF65,000 in 2025 and the voluntary savings rate rose above 19%, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The national figures mask continuing regional and social disparities, as housing, health insurance and other compulsory costs remain burdensome.

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