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Cyberattack Hits Canton of Graubünden

The canton of Graubünden detected a cyberattack on its SharePoint environment, possibly exploiting the same vulnerability that affected Swiss federal SharePoint servers. Graubünden's Office for IT (AFI) found two files placed on July 29 whose code was not executed; an emergency update was scheduled that evening which would take the cantonal website offline for several hours. The federal incident earlier compromised about 200 accounts, and Microsoft had warned in mid‑July about multiple SharePoint vulnerabilities. Separately, Liechtenstein reported a large data theft of 31,000 records of companies, foundations and beneficial owners; perpetrators remain unknown in all cases.

SRG to Resume FM Broadcasting This Autumn

Switzerland’s public broadcaster SRG plans to restart analogue FM (UKW) radio transmissions in autumn 2026 after political pressure and a December parliamentary motion. FM technical tests have been running since 20 July 2026, with Swisscom Broadcast AG conducting function checks at multiple sites on SRG’s behalf. The Federal Office of Communications (Bakom) is expected to issue the required UKW concession in August 2026. SRG had switched distribution to DAB+ and shut down UKW in January, a move linked to about a 6% market-share loss in the first half of 2025. SRG says tests continue, older equipment remains in use and contractual details with Swisscom are still being clarified. Initial operating costs are estimated at about CHF 6.6 million per year, with potential expansion costs up to CHF 15 million.

Locarno's Panorama Suisse Showcases Contemporary Swiss Cinema

The 79th Locarno Film Festival (5–15 August 2026) will present over 230 films, including 28 Swiss productions and eight co-productions. The independent section "Panorama Suisse" features selected recent Swiss feature and short films and aims to introduce current Swiss filmmaking to the festival's international audience. The Panorama selection was made collaboratively by the Locarno Film Festival, the Solothurn Film Festival (Solothurner Filmtage) and the Swiss Films foundation. Highlighted works include Marie-Elsa Sgualdo's historical drama A bras-le-corps and Moris Freiburghaus's documentary I Love You, I Leave You (winner of the Swiss Film Prize for best documentary). Niccolò Castelli, artistic director of the Solothurn Film Festival, participated in the selection and underscored the section's role in exporting Swiss cinema abroad.