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The most terrifying fountain in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 10, 2026 If you visit Bern with children, best stay away from Kornhausplatz, where a fountain could well give them nightmares.

Attention, danger of slipping! The snow has had Switzerland in its grip over the last few days. Like here on Zollstrasse in Zurich.

Swiss Abroad

Picture of the day

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Watch your step: snowfall has gripped Switzerland in recent days. The scene here shows slippery conditions on Zurich’s Zollstrasse.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Crans-Montana fire: Switzerland comes together for a national day of mourning.

How wine and cheese help shape Swiss politics

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Aperitifs are more central to political life in French-speaking Switzerland than in the German-speaking regions, reflecting cultural differences.

Swiss Abroad

Crans-Montana tragedy: ‘Our hearts go out to you’, say Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Switzerland is observing a national day of mourning on January 9 in honour of the victims of the bar fire in Crans-Montana. The tragedy has also deeply affected Swiss citizens around the world.

Swiss Politics

Crans-Montana tragedy highlights limits of Swiss federal system

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 The Crans-Montana bar fire has raised questions and criticism abroad: how could such a tragedy occur in Switzerland, which is often viewed as "the land of rules"? An analysis by Swissinfo journalists.

Swiss Politics

Swiss vote on individual taxation: end of the ‘marriage tax penalty’?

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 On March 8, Swiss voters will decide whether to introduce individual taxation for married couples.

Around 40 people are dead and 116 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, police say.

Preparations ready for Swiss day of mourning for fire victims

This content was published on Jan 8, 2026 More than 1,000 guests to commemorate victims of Crans-Montana fire.

Winter conditions are testing transport across Switzerland. Even the fleet of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) must be de-iced as temperatures fall below freezing – pictured here at Zurich Airport on Wednesday, January 7.

Swiss Abroad

Picture of the day

This content was published on Jan 8, 2026 Winter conditions are testing transport across Switzerland. Even the fleet of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) must be de-iced as temperatures fall below freezing – pictured here at Zurich Airport on Wednesday, January 7.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 8, 2026 Crans-Montana fire: international media question how such a tragedy could happen in Switzerland, and more details on bar owners.

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