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Swiss International Air Lines will fit its entire fleet with SpaceX's Starlink high-speed internet by 2029, according to Swissinfo. The deal means passengers on SWISS flights should get fast, gate-to-gate broadband in the coming years. It follows a broader aviation trend of airlines partnering with satellite providers to upgrade onboard connectivity, and travelers are weighing what free or faster Wi-Fi could mean for the in-flight experience.

Switzerland's lower house of parliament has approved easing access to the Swiss labour market for foreign nationals from outside the European Union. The move, reported by Swissinfo, is being discussed in the context of demographics and workplace policy, as Switzerland balances its bilateral agreements with the EU against domestic labour shortages and recruitment needs.

A Swiss commission says it is ready to mediate disputes over looted art. Former Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga, who chairs the commission, and vice-chair Felix Uhlmann briefed the media in Bern on Wednesday, announcing that the body has adopted procedural rules for handling such cases, offering a formal channel for resolving restitution claims.

Switzerland's National Council, the lower house of parliament, has approved a relaxation of rules allowing non-EU foreign nationals easier entry into the Swiss labour market. The move, reported by Swissinfo, touches on long-running debates over immigration, demographic change and labour shortages, with the measure framed as an adaptation of existing workforce policy rather than a shift in the country's broader stance toward EU freedom of movement.

The Swiss National Bank has been selling francs to counter the currency's tendency to strengthen as investors seek safety, a move aimed at protecting Switzerland's export-driven economy from an overvalued franc. Swissinfo reports on the policy, highlighting the tension between the franc's haven status during uncertain times and the pressure that appreciation puts on Swiss exporters and price stability.