20 Minutes, Switzerland’s free commuter newspaper, appeared in print for the last time on Tuesday, ending a 26-year run, reported the newspaper. The closure also consigns to history the blue distribution boxes that once stood at railway stations and tram stops across the country. Pietro Supino, the boss of TX media @ 20 MinutesThe paper marked the occasion with a special farewell edition, distributed in German-, French- and Italian-speaking Switzerland. Launched in December 1999, 20 Minutes helped to reshape Switzerland’s media landscape. Early on, 20 Minutes also built a strong online presence, which eases the transition.

Source: Le News December 26, 2025 21:07 UTC