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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 14, 2026 The Milano-Cortina Olympics have dominated Swiss headlines over the past week — and for good reason: a new Swiss skiing star has emerged on the slopes of Bormio.

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This content was published on Feb 14, 2026 Three members of a dance troupe leave Bern’s municipal theatre during the in situ hip hop dance theatre piece Same Love. Thirteen productions were staged in Bern from February 11-14 as part of Swiss Dance Days.

Why do some Swiss dress up as Japanese during carnival?

This content was published on Feb 14, 2026 A group in canton Schwyz performs 'Japanese plays' during carnival. But the 170-year tradition is struggling.

Candles and flowers mark the entrance of the "Le Constellation" bar after the fire at the "Le Constellation" bar and lounge, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Friday, January 30, 2026. 40 people mostly teenagers lost their lives and 116 were severely injured in the fire at the bar "Le Constellation" on New Year's celebration in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana. (KEYSTONE/Alessandro della Valle)

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This content was published on Feb 13, 2026 Further criticism of the Valais justice system, more obstacles for a Lake Uri marina project, and high concentrations of rare earth elements in Zurich waters.

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This content was published on Feb 13, 2026 Dozens of Tschäggättä, mysterious carnival figures, paraded through the Lötschental valley in canton Valais last night.

Swiss wrestling champion Joel Wicki caps off memorable career

This content was published on Feb 13, 2026 Joel Wicki, one of the most successful Swiss wrestlers (known as Schwingen) of his generation, has announced his retirement.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Feb 12, 2026 Problems persist within the defence ministry: many projects are behind schedule or incur additional costs.

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This content was published on Feb 12, 2026 Switzerland's second largest carnival started before dawn on Thursday in Lucerne. The Fritschi family, legendary figures of the Lucerne carnival, were welcomed by the crowd just before the event, as is tradition.

Swiss voters to decide on initiative to reduce the media licence fee

This content was published on Feb 12, 2026 On March 8, the Swiss will vote on an initiative that wants to almost halve the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s television and radio licence fee.

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ICE operations divide Swiss Abroad in United States

This content was published on Feb 12, 2026 Some see the crackdown as the rise of an authoritarian regime, while others defend it as a necessary fight against illegal immigration.

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