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• Moment of reflection at 2pm Friday

  Switzerland will hold a national day of mourning today for the victims of the fire at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

• Flu pressures hospitals

  Health authorities in Geneva say this winter’s flu epidemic is proving earlier and more severe than expected, with record pressure on hospitals.

• Swiss defence minister warns of Russian propaganda

  Switzerland’s defence minister has warned of a growing campaign of Russian disinformation targeting the country.

• Japanese industrial giant to create 3,000 jobs

  The Japanese technology giant Hitachi is considering expanding its production capacity in Switzerland, creating 3,000 jobs.

• Warning to stay off the ice

  Police in southern Germany are warning of dangerous conditions on parts of frozen Lake Constance, after three people fell through the ice earlier this week.

• Health officials say flu season has not peaked

  Health officials in Switzerland are warning that the flu season has not yet peaked.