Latest news in Switzerland? September 8th, 2026
08-09-2026
- Federal Criminal Court verdict: The Swiss Federal Criminal Court convicted Pierre Mirabaud, former head of the Swiss Bankers Association, on charges of bribing foreign public officials and money laundering. Swissinfo
- Lausanne Youth Olympics accident ruling: The Lausanne Police Court convicted two individuals regarding the severe injury suffered by a Russian skater during rehearsal preparations. Swissinfo
- Landslide hazard research: Scientists at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) released a comprehensive 3D simulation model focused on the Blatten region to better evaluate alpine mass movements and geological risks. Swissinfo
- Economic updates: Second-quarter economic indicators showed resilient GDP growth of 1.9%, while Swiss Post outlined cost-cutting measures that could lead to around 110 redundancies through 2027. Swissinfo
- Weather & climate: Locarno recorded its third consecutive tropical night of September, while over 130 environmental organizations announced a series of nationwide climate rallies planned throughout September and October. Swissinfo
- Upcoming September referendum: Political campaigns are intensifying ahead of the September 27 nationwide vote, where voters will decide on two key proposals: the constitutional “Neutrality Initiative” and the “Food Initiative”. IamExpat.ch