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Anti‑GMO farming campaign gathers 133,000 signatures in Switzerland

Food Protection Initiative: 133,000 signatures collected

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 An alliance behind an initiative to protect Swiss food from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has gathered more than 133,000 signatures, it announced on Monday.

Around 41 people died and 115 were seriously injured after a fire tore through the "Le Constellation" bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in southern Switzerland on January 1.

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Crans-Montana fire: ex-safety officer questioned by Valais prosecutors

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 A former municipal safety inspection officer of Crans-Montana was questioned by Valais prosecutors on Monday in connection with a fatal bar fire on New Year's Eve.

Photo of woman in front of the Swiss National Bank

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Swiss vote: should the use of cash be written into the constitution?

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 On March 8, people in Switzerland will vote on whether access to cash should be guaranteed in the constitution.

The 'weapon' was ordered online as part of a carnival costume

Swiss woman prosecuted for importing pink water pistol

This content was published on Feb 8, 2026 Swiss woman hit with suspended prison sentence for importing pink water pistol from abroad.

170 years ago, Thomas Davatz left Switzerland for Brazil, in search of opportunity.

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The Swiss man who exposed exploitation of emigrants in 19th-century Brazil

This content was published on Feb 8, 2026 Some 170 years ago, Thomas Davatz led a revolt in Brazil that exposed the exploitation of European immigrants to Latin America in the 19th century.

Swiss Abroad

The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 7, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

Picture of the week

This content was published on Feb 7, 2026 A low-flying aircraft approaches Geneva International Airport. Last week, the airspace over Geneva had to be closed for around an hour because Swiss air traffic control (Skyguide) had an issue with a software update.

Penalties and peculiarities of the Swiss Highway Code

This content was published on Feb 7, 2026 The Swiss Highway Code reflects some magnificent obsessions typical of the Swiss mentality.

Swiss Abroad

Swiss honorary consul in Hawaii: ‘Helping others is deeply rewarding’

This content was published on Feb 7, 2026 Theres Ryf Desai is the first point of contact in Hawaii for Swiss citizens with problems – or interesting projects. What exactly does she do?

Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow today.

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