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How decades of debate over Stuttgart’s train station boosted local democracy

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We travelled from Switzerland to Denmark by train – the journey took 24 hours

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Switzerland’s queer community fears rollback of LGBTIQ+ rights

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Cracks in the snow are spreading faster than previously assumed

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 The speed at which a crack spreads through the snowpack plays a key role in determining how big an avalanche can become.

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Swiss‑led team retrieves longest‑ever Antarctic drill core

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 A Swiss‑led team has extracted a 228‑metre core from beneath the Antarctic ice – the longest ever recovered from sediments under any ice sheet.

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Zurich Pride Festival 2026 cancelled amid financial pressures

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 However, the Zurich Pride Association said this would not affect the march on June 20, which will go ahead as planned.

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Lausanne trains to resume after football fans damage cables

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Train service in Lausanne to resume Wednesday after cable repairs from football fan vandalism.

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Crans-Montana tragedy: victims treated abroad are repatriated

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Some victims of the Crans-Montana fire will soon return to Swiss clinics for rehab.

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Swiss Alpine roads close due to avalanche danger

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Swiss Alpine roads and resorts close due to avalanche risks, disrupting travel.

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Swiss supermarket chain Coop recalls chocolate products

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Coop recalls two Halba brand chocolate products that may contain metal particles.

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Swiss researchers find password manager security gaps

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Swiss research team uncovers serious security flaws with password management systems.

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Pharma company CSL Behring plans Swiss job cuts

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Australian pharmaceutical company CSL Behring plans to cut jobs at its site in Bern.

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Crans-Montana safety inspection problems ‘known before fire’

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Crans-Montana was aware of fire safety inspection deficiencies before devastating bar fire on January 1.

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