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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 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 Mar 7, 2026 Avalanche dog Quga enters an avalanche site at the Swiss Avalanche Search Dog Championship on February 28 on the Stoos. (Keystone/Urs Flueeler)

World’s first e-skis: genius or joke?

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 A Swiss company has developed the world’s first battery-powered skis. But it might be an uphill battle to win over purists.

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Swiss Politics

Swiss vote on taxing spouses, media licence fee, cash availability and climate fund

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 Ballot boxes are set to close at noon on Sunday. Swiss citizens are voting on a referendum, three popular initiatives and a counterproposal. The results will be out the same day.

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Switzerland unveils the world’s first e‑skis

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 A Swiss company has launched the E‑Skimo, a pair of battery‑powered skis designed to help even less experienced skiers.

Swiss arms purchases in the United States are struggling to take off, forcing Bern to look for alternatives in Europe.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 Swiss purchases of American arms have hit roadblocks forcing Bern to look for alternatives in Europe.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 The landscape around Lake Lucerne near the town of Buochs is bathed in unusual colours as Saharan dust turns the sky orange.

Opinions divided on taxing tips

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 The Centre Party wants to exempt tips from taxes and social security contributions altogether. The hospitality industry supports the move but the Swiss government does not.

The Bernese bear will continue to display its red limb on the coat of arms

Bear penis to remain on Bernese coat of arms

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 The bear on the coat of arms of canton Bern will continue to display its red penis, the cantonal government has ruled.

A special Swiss flight brings the first passengers back from the Gulf region. At the same time, the conflict can also be seen in the skies: US military aircraft fly an arc around Switzerland.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 5, 2026 A Swiss flight brings the first passengers back from the Gulf region – while US military aircraft avoid Swiss airspace.

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