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Severe storms: over 140 unable to go home in southern Switzerland

141 people in Sierre VS can no longer return to their homes

This content was published on Jul 6, 2024 In southern Switzerland some buildings have become uninhabitable following the storms. A total of 141 residents are unable to return to their homes.

Hunting Ordinance: infringement of protected species denounced

Animal rights groups clash with cantons over hunting rules

This content was published on Jul 5, 2024 Cantons and animal rights groups disagree over proposed hunting law revision.

San Bernardino route open to traffic again after rapid reconstruction

Storm damaged A13 road reopened in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 5, 2024 The A 3 San Bernardino route, an important north-south transit route, is with one lane in each direction.

Saas-Grund: "Help can't come fast enough".

Army deployed to clear mudslide-hit Swiss village

This content was published on Jul 3, 2024 The Swiss army has deployed troops to the Upper Valais village of Saas-Grund, an area of which was buried over the weekend by mudslides.

Swiss storm death toll rises to five

This content was published on Jul 3, 2024 Rescue services discovered a dead person on Tuesday along the Maggia River during their search.

Swiss President Viola Amherd inspects the storm damage.

Swiss politicians express dismay at storm damage

This content was published on Jul 1, 2024 Switzerland is recovering from another bout of devastating storms.

A few minutes after purchasing the ticket, a warning signal sounds and the cable car starts moving.

Smartphones drives Swiss cable car revival: innovative self-service solution

This content was published on Jul 1, 2024 In canton Nidwalden, guests can now operate a cable car themselves using their smartphones. This pilot project could set a precedent.

Swiss storm fatalities double to four

This content was published on Jul 1, 2024 The confirmed death toll from fresh storms in Switzerland has doubled to four.

Panoramic image of the Silvretta Glacier with, from left to right, the Silvrettahorn, Egghorn, Signalhorn, Gletscherchamm and Verstanclahorn.

Dutch mountaineer dies in Silvretta Alps on Swiss-Austrian border

This content was published on Jun 29, 2024 A Dutch alpinist died in a fall on the Silvrettahorn in eastern Switzerland on Friday while descending the peak, cantonal police announced.

A view of the Moesa river with construction equipment in it.

Body recovered from Swiss river following floods

This content was published on Jun 28, 2024 Search and rescue efforts, as well as repair work, were continuing in earnest this week.

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