Switzerland News in English

March 31, 2026

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

- Reto Müller from the SP becomes a government councilor in Bern amid a rightward shift.

- A humpback whale named Timmy disappears in the Baltic Sea, facing a long journey to freedom.

- After ammunition clearance, conditions in Mitholz worsen, raising concerns about safety.

- The U.S. focuses on three key goals in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

- The Lucerne Cantonal Council supports assisted dying in hospitals with a vote of 81 to 27.

- The WTO ministerial conference fails as Brazil opposes Trump's stance on free trade.

- A complete government turnover occurs in Thun following recent parliamentary elections.

- TCS warns of up to three-hour wait times at Gotthard during the Easter holiday.

- An initiative proposes a cap on hotel beds in Lucerne to manage tourism.

- Zurich's night flight initiative faces criticism from airport supporters.

- Israeli police block church leaders from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.

- Israel's parliament approves a controversial death penalty law targeting Palestinians.

- The Swiss economy faces setbacks due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

- Instagram plans to stop encrypting chats, raising privacy concerns among users.

- Air Canada CEO resigns following a scandal over language proficiency issues.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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