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Recent Articles (8)
Some 3,000 gather for Swiss cowbell ringing festival
Rhythmic jingling, the clatter of whips or the solemn sounds of the alphorn: since Friday, the town of Schüpfen in canton Bern has been showcasing the full range of sounds and noises that Swiss folklo
Switzerland plans mandatory reporting of organised crime
The federal government and the cantons are planning to introduce a mandatory reporting requirement for any indications of organised crime. An employee at a land registry office who notices suspicious
New travel guide traces Ian Fleming's footsteps in Switzerland
Even before James Bond was created, Ian Fleming had a passionate romance in Switzerland with a young woman from the canton of Vaud. A new travel guide now traces the writer’s connections to French-spe
Several people resign from Crans-Montana victims foundation
There have been several resignations from the board of the Beloved Foundation, which provides support to victims of the Crans-Montana fire tragedy. In total, between late June and mid-August, four out
Dying with dignity, living with freedom: Denis Côté on ‘Nobody’s Violence’
In his latest film, premiered in Locarno, Canadian filmmaker Denis Côté follows a woman who delivers assisted death to strangers. But beneath the film’s meditation on mortality lies a deeply personal
Swiss grape harvest begins earlier than usual
In many regions, the grape harvest is set to begin as early as August this year. The yield is likely to be lower than in other years, but the quality of the 2026 vintage is "promising". Several winegr
Moped mania: chasing teenage kicks at 30km/h
In Switzerland, many people’s first taste of independence and freedom was a moped. Following a period of decline, they have been enjoying a revival for some years, particularly on the roads of German-
Calls mount for Switzerland to stop trade with Israeli settlements
In an open letter, a number of prominent Israelis are calling on the Swiss government to halt trade in products from Israeli settlements in the occupied territories. They cite an advisory opinion from