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climate change
Switzerland’s exceptional drought is affecting rivers, lakes, forests, agriculture and water supplies, with Lake Zurich reaching its lowest level in 75 years and experts warning that future summers could become hotter and drier.
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Basel Country
Basel Country’s construction sector reached a record CHF2.5 billion in 2025, driven by strong non-residential and public investment despite a decline in private housebuilding.
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Schaffhausen
A fire that engulfed a flat in Schaffhausen left 11 people injured, including a police officer, while investigators examine whether the blaze began in the kitchen.
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nuclear energy
A Swiss Academies report estimates that a new nuclear power station could cost between CHF14 billion and CHF43 billion, highlighting the scale of public financial support potentially required.
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Holcim
Holcim plans to buy German wall and flooring specialist Fermacell for €840 million, expanding its portfolio of construction components and modular building solutions across Europe.
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Graubünden
A major fire in Thusis, Graubünden, has left five people missing and eight injured, prompting a large-scale emergency response and an investigation into the blaze’s cause.
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Swiss politics
The first poll on the September 27 neutrality initiative suggests 54% of voters would reject it, while the campaign remains closely tied to party loyalties and Switzerland’s wider debate over its international role.
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Zurich
Zurich has unveiled Switzerland’s first queer memorial at Sihlfeld Cemetery, commemorating victims of anti-queer violence and exclusion and recognising LGBT+ rights activism.
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Swiss armed forces
Half of the Swiss armed forces’ 16 measures addressing discrimination and sexual violence have been implemented, including mandatory awareness training and anonymous reporting for recruits.
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