Switzerland News in English

Good morning! It’s 31st January, and here’s your Switzerland daily news capsule.

Congress showdown over ICE reforms, masks, and body cameras threatens a brief government shutdown.

Swiss cantons push back against individual taxation, warning of increased costs for citizens.

In Ukraine, the Kremlin agrees to a limited ceasefire until Sunday amidst ongoing conflict.

Concerns rise as proposed VAT increase faces backlash, impacting military and social services funding.

A Europe-wide class action lawsuit has been filed against Booking.com for unfair practices.

Jobless benefits are set to be paid out by the end of January, amidst IT funding issues.

Switzerland will conduct a siren test on Wednesday to ensure public alert systems are functioning.

The US-Switzerland trade balance shows strong exports, with Swiss goods thriving despite tariffs.

A new suspect emerges in the sexual offense case involving a five-year-old in Basel.

Zürich municipalities face issues with tax documents due to a software malfunction.

Polar bears in Svalbard are surprisingly thriving despite diminishing sea ice in the Arctic.

Venezuela's parliament approves oil reforms as the US eases sanctions on the oil industry.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's official render images reveal its sleek new design ahead of launch.

New study shows smartwatches detect atrial fibrillation four times more effectively than standard methods.

Hobby researchers discover a potentially habitable planet just 146 light-years away from Earth.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!