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What does Swiss law say about minors in bars?

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Of the 40 people who died in the Le Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana, half were minors with the youngest being 14 years old.

A Sprüngli advertising poster from around 1890 - staged to suit the target group.

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How Switzerland became known as the land of chocolate

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Swiss chocolate is part of the country’s identity. But its global success owes as much to clever marketing as to taste and quality.

Switzerland has 126 million kilograms too much milk.

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Why there is too much milk in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 5, 2026 Switzerland is producing too much milk – and it is too expensive. The industry is responding by cutting milk prices. What this means, and how farmers are reacting.

They meet once a month in a restaurant hall: retired doctors offer free consultations.

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When retired doctors offer their expertise, free of charge

This content was published on Dec 31, 2025 Once a month in Lugano, patients can seek medical advice free of charge thanks to the “Café Med” initiative run by retired doctors.

An apple or a donut - often a difficult choice.

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Junk food on trial in the United States – could it happen in Switzerland?

This content was published on Dec 29, 2025 San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against multinational food companies, accusing them of contributing to rising rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer via ultra-processed foods and misleading marketing.

Was bedeutet es, in der Schweiz arm zu sein?

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These population groups may face health disadvantages in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 People affected by poverty, low levels of education or discrimination linked to gender identity or sexual orientation are likely to face significant health disadvantages in Switzerland.

Weapons production in Zuchwil SO was controversial among the population

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A Swiss factory was part of the covert Nazi armament programme

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 The former Solothurn arms factory had links to the Nazis. A local museum showcases the dark chapter in the region's history.

Thanks to her training as a bread sommelier, Gabi Meier knows what to look out for when tasting bread.

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Meet Switzerland’s first female bread sommelier

This content was published on Dec 12, 2025 Gabi Meier is Switzerland’s first female bread sommelier – and the first woman to join Basel’s historic bakers’ guild.

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Switzerland to adopt a national strategy to combat organised crime

This content was published on Dec 10, 2025 Switzerland is increasingly affected by organised crime. To counter this growing threat, the country is to adopt a national strategy by the end of 2026. For the new director of fedpol, Eva Wildi-Cortés, this shift is “crucial” if Switzerland is to continue fighting criminal networks effectively.

New animal breeding ordinance jeopardises rare livestock breeds

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Are traditional Swiss livestock breeds at risk of extinction?

This content was published on Dec 8, 2025 Breeding associations warn that Switzerland’s new animal breeding ordinance could jeopardise rare livestock breeds – and potentially push some closer to extinction.

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