SWITZERLAND – Switzerland’s aging population (over 65 years old) surpassed the young generation for the first time, while the overall population continued to grow in 2025, according to a Thursday report by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The country’s permanent resident population reached over 9.1 million by Dec. 31, an increase of 73,300 people, or […]
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Avalanche Derails Train in Switzerland, Multiple Injuries Reported
SWITZERLAND – Multiple injuries were on Monday reported after an avalanche caused a train derailment in the southwestern parts of the country. The train derailment, which likely caused injuries, occurred in the early hours in the village of Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, police said on the social media platform X. Swiss Federal Railways […]
Swiss Infant Formula Contaminated with Cereulide Toxin
SWITZERLAND – The Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office on Monday warned that infant formula from several manufacturers in Switzerland was contaminated with cereulide toxin. The office, known by its German acronym OSAV, said infant formula from different manufacturers was affected, including some products sold under the BEBA, Alfamino, Bimbosan, Aptamil, and Babybio brands. […]
Russia-Ukraine Talks Latest on Sidelines of Davos Forum
RUSSIA – The Russia-Ukraine talks on the sidelines of Davos forum on Tuesday provided a positive assessment from both sides, after contacts with both the US and European representatives in Switzerland. After a meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that lasted over two hours at the US House in Davos, Russian envoy […]
World Economic Forum 2026; What’s on The Table
SWITZERLAND – The World Economic Forum 2026 kicked off in Davos Switzerland on Monday Jan. 19, with initial sessions focusing on artificial intelligence, technological transformation, global economy and sustainability amid heightened geopolitical and geo-economic risks. Held under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue,” the summit runs through Jan. 23 and is expected to draw nearly […]
Ages, Gender and Nationalities of all 40 Crans-Montana Fire Victims
SWITZERLAND – All 40 victims killed in the Crans-Montana fire in Switzerland have been identified, according to police on Sunday. In a statement, Valais cantonal police said that following the incident, “the final 16 victims have been identified.” Victims’ Nationalities, Gender and Ages The 40 victims’ gender, nationalities and ages are as follows: In an […]
Fireworks Explosion at Swiss Ski Resort of Crans-Montana Kills at Least 40
SWITZERLAND – At least 40 people, including tourists, were killed and dozens others injured in a fire after fireworks explosion at a Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year’s eve. Frederic Gisler, the police commander of the canton of Valais, told a joint press briefing that the tragedy claimed “several dozen” lives, with dozens […]