As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
The Federal Culture Office told the press that financial support for the contest next year is not under discussion.
The financing will be down mainly to the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation and the host city and canton.
There will be some other sources of income, such as sponsorship and ticket sales.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
