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The failed migration of Switzerland’s Helvetii

Poster for the "Helvètes migrants" exhibition at the Roman Museum in Avenches.

This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 The Roman Museum in Avenches in western Switzerland is hosting the exhibition "Helvetes Migrants", a project by photographer Yves André on the failed migration of the Helvetii tribes in 58 BC.

Swiss Politics

Crans-Montana disaster raises questions over Swiss federalism’s crisis response

This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 Since the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, Switzerland’s federal system has come under scrutiny and criticism.

Stockalper Palace, built from 1646-1666, photographed on Monday, 29 September 2025 in Brig-Glis. The Swiss Heritage Society (SHS) is awarding the Wakker Prize 2026 to the municipality of Brig-Glis, which promotes the culturally and socially enriching use of its architectural heritage. Brig-Glis thus combines tradition and innovation in an exemplary manner, according to the SHS. Through the sensible use of historical buildings, the integration of contemporary architecture and the adaptation of urban spaces to the changing climate, the Alpine town is positioning itself as a resilient and innovative living space

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This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 The Swiss Heritage Society has awarded the Wakker Prize 2026 to the municipality of Brig-Glis, located in canton Valais. One of the reasons cited was the successful blending of historical heritage with contemporary development.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 A record number of heads of state and top executives will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos from January 19, many travelling by private jet.

Gaza demo in Bern cost police over CHF1 million

This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 The Swiss city of Bern faces over CHF1 million in costs after a violent Gaza demonstration.

Hundreds demonstrated in Switzerland against the Iranian regime this week.

Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Hundreds demonstrated in Switzerland against the Iranian regime this week.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Double-decker trains for long-distance services are known in German as "Schüttelzüge" or "shaking trains". To improve passenger comfort, Swiss Federal Railways is in the process of converting all the bogies (which are located underneath the carriages) on these trains.

In Porto, an unusual Swiss coat of arms stands out in the Stock Exchange Palace

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 In the Courtyard of Nations at the Palácio da Bolsa, a white cross on a red background immediately catches the eye.

Has the Crans-Montana fire changed your perception of Switzerland?

Switzerland has a reputation for being safe and rule-abiding. This makes the tragedy of the Crans-Montana bar fire all the more incomprehensible to some. Has your perception of Switzerland changed?

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The ‘January slump’ – a Swiss invention

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 This is the astonishing story of the "January slump" – from its beginnings in the Swiss Alps to the post-Christmas blues.

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