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The Fasnacht festivities are in full swing in Bern. Inside the Federal Palace, however, politicians are debating the Swiss government’s controversial savings plan.

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This content was published on The Fasnacht festivities are in full swing in Bern. Inside the Federal Palace, however, politicians are debating the Swiss government’s controversial savings plan.

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Switzerland rejoices: Marrianne Fatton wins gold in the sprint at the Olympic premiere of ski mountaineering.

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This content was published on Switzerland celebrates another medal: Marianne Fatton has won gold in the sprint at the Olympic premiere of ski mountaineering.

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Talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia came to an end in Geneva on Wednesday, with no agreement on sensitive issues.

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This content was published on Talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia ended in Geneva on Wednesday without agreement on key issues.

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Geneva is once again the focus of international diplomacy today as the federal government grapples with the danger of avalanches across the Alps.

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This content was published on Geneva returns to centre stage in international diplomacy, while avalanche danger grips large parts of the Swiss Alps.

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This content was published on A train derailment and vandalism – in addition to the snow – are causing many cancellations on the Swiss rail network.

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Gold medalist Franjo von Allmen

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This content was published on The Milano-Cortina Olympics have dominated Swiss headlines over the past week — and for good reason: a new Swiss skiing star has emerged on the slopes of Bormio.

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Candles and flowers mark the entrance of the "Le Constellation" bar after the fire at the "Le Constellation" bar and lounge, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Friday, January 30, 2026. 40 people mostly teenagers lost their lives and 116 were severely injured in the fire at the bar "Le Constellation" on New Year's celebration in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana. (KEYSTONE/Alessandro della Valle)

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This content was published on Further criticism of the Valais justice system, more obstacles for a Lake Uri marina project, and high concentrations of rare earth elements in Zurich waters.

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This content was published on Problems persist within the defence ministry: many projects are behind schedule or incur additional costs.

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This content was published on An historic Swiss Olympic feat and a sordid case of pedophilia and murder.

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This content was published on Switzerland continues to do worse in the corruption index – bribery is increasingly considered common.

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Gold medalist Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen poses with the gold medal after the men's alpine skiing downhill race

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This content was published on Three gold medals already for the Swiss at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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Foreign minister Ignazio Cassis

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This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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Cassis in Russia

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This content was published on Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow today.

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Following the renewed clearing of airspace over Geneva, a report by the Swiss Federal Audit Office shows that Skyguide air traffic control has some catching up to do in terms of its safety system.

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This content was published on Following another airspace closure over Geneva, a report by the Swiss Federal Audit Office points to shortcomings in Skyguide’s safety systems.

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UBS in the crosshairs of the US Senate after the discovery of hundreds of accounts held by the former Credit Suisse with links to the Nazi regime.

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This content was published on UBS faces scrutiny from the US Senate after hundreds of former Credit Suisse accounts were alleged to have links to the Nazi regime.

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Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is visiting Ukraine and is expected in Moscow on Friday.

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This content was published on Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is visiting Ukraine and is expected in Moscow on Friday.

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It may soon be more difficult for dual French-Swiss dual citizens to avoid military service in Switzerland.

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This content was published on It may soon become harder for French-Swiss dual nationals to avoid military service in Switzerland.

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This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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According to the first SRG survey, clear majorities are emerging for three of the four referendum proposals on 8 March. The SRG initiative remains exciting.

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This content was published on The first poll ahead of the March 8 votes points to clear majorities for three of the four proposals – but the SBC initiative is still too close to call.

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Money dominates today’s briefing: Swiss exports reach record levels, rents keep rising and the federal government plans major rail investment.

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This content was published on Money dominates today’s briefing: Swiss exports reach record levels, rents keep rising and the federal government plans major railway investment.

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