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Polish climber dies near Zermatt after falling into crevasse

Alpinist dies near Zermatt VS after falling into crevasse

This content was published on Aug 19, 2025 A Polish mountaineer died on Sunday after falling into a crevasse on the Monte Rosa glacier in the Swiss resort of Zermatt.

Animals and plants in bodies of water are not doing well

Fish and aquatic plants are under ‘severe pressure’ in Swiss rivers and lakes

This content was published on Aug 18, 2025 Fish, aquatic plants and other animals in Swiss rivers, lakes and streams remain under 'severe pressure', according to the Federal Office for the Environment.

Three mountaineers who died in the Upper Valais have been identified

Police identify bodies of three climbers who died in Swiss Alps

This content was published on Aug 18, 2025 Police have formally identified the bodies of three climbers who died in the Upper Valais region in early August: they are from Germany, France and Austria.

The population of the Upper Engadine approves the extension of its airport

Voters approve extension of Engadine Airport in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 18, 2025 Residents in the Upper Engadine region gave the greenlight on Sunday to the expansion of the regional airport at Samedan, one of Europe’s highest airports (1,707 metres) that serves the nearby resorts of St Moritz and Davos.

Lindt & Sprüngli is reportedly considering production of Easter bunnies in the USA

Lindt & Sprüngli reportedly considering shifting Easter bunny production to US

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli could relocate the production of its gold-wrapped Easter bunnies to the US in order to circumvent the import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

The ATE launches a petition against the 30 km/h ban

Swiss petition launched against curbing 30km/h speed limit

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 The Traffic Club of Switzerland (TCS) has submitted a petition to the Federal Chancellery, challenging the 30km/h speed limit on local roads.

Berne sends emergency aid to fire-stricken Montenegro

Swiss send emergency aid to fire-stricken Montenegro

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 Switzerland has sent emergency aid to Montenegro, which has been hit by violent fires.

Nicoletta della Valle takes over a café in Bern

Former Swiss police chief opens café in Bern

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 Nicoletta della Valle has opened a coffee bar in Bern, offering free counselling for various life situations.

Federal Council and Parliament campaign in favour of abolishing the imputed rental value

Swiss government backs abolishing imputed rental value

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 The abolition of the imputed rental value in federal tax is intended to reduce incentives for high private debt and simplify the tax system. On Friday, Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter spoke on behalf of the Federal Council in favour of Parliament's proposal.

Swiss economy barely grows in the second quarter

Swiss economy stagnates in second quarter

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 After a strong start to the year, the Swiss economy has slowed considerably. In the second quarter, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by just 0.1 per cent on an adjusted basis compared to the previous quarter.

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