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• Swiss exports grow

  Swiss exports grew 2.6% in the third quarter to just under CHF 75 billion, confirming the recovery that began the previous quarter, according to figures released by the federal customs office on Tuesday

• Travellers affected by French curfews

  Swiss travellers heading into major French cities face a second night of targeted curfews after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu extended Monday's restrictions, saying they had contributed to a calmer first night

• Crans Montana fire case continues

  Jean-Claude Savoy, the former president of Chermignon in Valais, appeared again yesterday before prosecutors investigating the Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana

• First bite of winter conditions

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• Winter tyre compliance warning

  Winter tyres are not legally required in Switzerland, but drivers can still be found negligent if their car is not fit for the road

• Lausanne Marathon road disruption this weekend

  Drivers along Lake Geneva face major disruption on Sunday as the Lausanne Marathon shuts cantonal roads between Ouchy and Vevey from early morning to late afternoon