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Trainers of racing piglets retire after 30 years

On the Milz family's farm in canton Thurgau, the race begins long before the Olma - with music, patience and training the pigs.

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The Olma piglet race went from an idea in a pub to a crowd-puller. Now the animals are getting new trainers.

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Swissinfo under pressure: a question of political will

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 Swissinfo builds important bridges to the homeland for the Swiss Abroad, but the service is threatened by planned federal cuts.

The Senate will debate the relief package 27 in the coming winter session.

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Petition launched to save Swissinfo from government cuts

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The Swiss government wants to abolish the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation's foreign mandate as part of a savings package. A petition is calling for the preservation of Swissinfo and the international programme.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 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 Oct 4, 2025 British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, known for playing Sherlock Holmes, signed autographs for fans on the green carpet at the 21st Zurich Film Festival on Monday. The event continues until Sunday.

Swiss hiking trails – unique but under pressure

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 The federal law on hiking trails came into force exactly 40 years ago. But that's not the only thing that makes them unique.

As elsewhere in Europe, on Thursday evening the streets of Switzerland's major cities were the scene of demonstrations in solidarity with the Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 On Thursday evening Swiss cities saw protests in solidarity with the Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 The Pontifical Swiss Guard has unveiled its new mezza-gala uniform, produced by a Swiss workshop, at the Vatican. On Saturday, the guard will welcome 27 new recruits at a ceremony attended by Karin Keller-Sutter, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year.

Accidents involving foreign guests are expensive for municipalities

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 Switzerland is a mecca for high-risk sports. If foreign guests leave without having paid rescue and hospital costs, in the worst-case scenario the costs are borne by municipalities.

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Right-wing Swiss party exceeds 30% for first time, says poll

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 Following its victory in the 2023 federal elections, the Swiss People’s Party has set a record with 30.4% of voting intention.

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