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Climbing the iconic Eiger mountain in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 4, 2024 The Eiger, situated in the Bernese Oberland, is one of the most famous mountains in the Swiss Alps. This spectacular video takes you on a climb to the top.

Swiss glaciers lost volume again in 2024

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Swiss glaciers melted 2.5% despite increased snowfall

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 In 2024, Swiss glaciers lost 1.2 cubic kilometres of volume despite a very snowy winter.

Federal government approves shooting of national park herd

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Switzerland approves shooting of National Park wolf pack

This content was published on Sep 26, 2024 Authorities clear culling of entire Fuorn wolf pack, which mainly lives in Switzerland's National Park.

National Park Commission criticizes plans to shoot wolf packs

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Swiss National Park criticises wolf pack cull plans

This content was published on Sep 20, 2024 The Swiss National Park slams plans by canton Graubünden's to eliminate an entire wolf pack resident in the protected wilderness zone.

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Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October

This content was published on Sep 17, 2024 In Switzerland, there will soon be a collection bag for yoghurt pots, shampoo bottles, etc.

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Swiss government wants to support cantons financially after storms

This content was published on Sep 13, 2024 The Swiss government wants to secure additional financial aid for cantons Graubünden, Ticino, Valais, Vaud and Bern following the severe storms last summer.

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Heavy snow blocks Swiss mountain passes

This content was published on Sep 13, 2024 A cold front caused the snow line in Switzerland to drop below 2,000 metres above sea level on Thursday night.

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Researchers throw concrete blocks down Swiss mountain

This content was published on Sep 13, 2024 Researchers are rolling huge chunks of concrete down the slope on the Weissfluhjoch near Davos in eastern Switzerland for scientific purposes.

Computer-generated image of the planned SedrunSolar park in canton Graubünden in southeastern Switzerland.

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Construction starts on first large-scale solar park in Swiss Alps

This content was published on Sep 13, 2024 The first major solar project under the federal government’s “Solar Express” scheme is being built near the mountain village of Sedrun in southeast Switzerland.

Wild animal populations stable despite hunting.

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Swiss hunters shot almost 100,000 wild animals last season

This content was published on Sep 12, 2024 Switzerland's 30,000 hunters shot almost 100,000 wild animals last season, but wild animal populations remain stable.

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