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Valais authorities react to record number of mountain fatalities

This content was published on Sep 4, 2023 The mountains in canton Valais, southwestern Switzerland, have seen a record number of deaths this year.

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Western hazel dormouse is 100th Swiss wild mammal species

This content was published on Sep 1, 2023 A new lineage has just been genetically identified, making it the 100th species of wild mammal in Switzerland.

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Remains of a British climber identified on Swiss glacier after over 50 years

This content was published on Sep 1, 2023 More than 50 years after the disappearance of a British climber in the Valais Alps, his remains have been identified.

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Record demand for support to cut energy use in buildings

This content was published on Aug 29, 2023 Swiss government support to cut energy consumption of buildings had a record year in 2022, with CHF425 million ($480 million) in subsidies paid out.

A raging Brenno river in canton Ticino, southern Switzerland

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Heavy rainfall floods parts of Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 28, 2023 Heavy weekend rainfall has swollen the Rhine, and other rivers in Switzerland, leading to some flooding.

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Body of missing Italian skier found near Zermatt

This content was published on Aug 12, 2023 The remains of an Italian skier who went missing in Zermatt in 2019 have been found on the Klein Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps.

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Train derailment blocks Gotthard Base Tunnel for a week

This content was published on Aug 11, 2023 A freight train derailed in the Gotthard base tunnel, which will now remain closed until August 16.

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Swiss forest fire dies down, but further flare-ups can’t be ruled out

This content was published on Aug 5, 2023 Large fires which broke out three weeks ago in southern Switzerland have stabilised enough to allow a return to normality, authorities have said.

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Six wind turbines installed to boost Switzerland’s green power

This content was published on Jul 31, 2023 Six giant wind turbines have been hoisted into position by a huge crane in the Swiss town of Sainte-Croix.

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Army help in fire-hit region is extended

This content was published on Jul 28, 2023 The Swiss army will continue helping the fight against forest fire above Bitsch, southwest Switzerland, until August 8.

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