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Submerged munitions Army ammo dumped in Swiss lakes presents no water quality risk

The defence ministry says the thousands of tons of old munitions at the bottom of Swiss lakes have not affected water quality.

This content was published on May 19, 2020 12:47 PM May 19, 2020 - 12:47

Humanitarian policy Swiss take in young refugees from Greek island camps

A group of underage refugees stranded in Greece have arrived in Switzerland following calls by civil society to prevent a humanitarian disaster.

This content was published on May 16, 2020 5:47 PM May 16, 2020 - 17:47

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Pollution Tyres and litterbugs spread plastic across Switzerland

Each year some 14,000 tonnes of plastic waste end up in the Swiss environment.

This content was published on May 14, 2020 12:00 PM May 14, 2020 - 12:00

Canine climber Chamois-chasing dog rescued up mountain

A dog that chased some chamois up a mountain in canton Uri had to be saved by Alpine Rescue Switzerland after getting stuck.

This content was published on May 8, 2020 6:34 PM May 8, 2020 - 18:34

Repatriation Swiss catch last flights home during Covid-19 travel freeze

Almost 7,000 Swiss residents who were stuck abroad are being brought home. A flight from India and one from Africa will conclude the largest ...

Bright idea? Matterhorn light show sparks joy and dismay

A beacon of hope? Light pollution? The nightly displays on an Alpine peak are entertaining virtual visitors while worrying conservationists.

By Susan Misicka

dry season Little rainfall leaves low water levels in Swiss lakes and rivers

After experiencing the warmest winter on record in Switzerland between 2019 and 2020, the early spring season looks set to remain dry.

This content was published on April 20, 2020 8:00 AM Apr 20, 2020 - 08:00

Good fortune Swiss avalanche deaths at 60-year low

The number of people killed by avalanches in the Swiss Alps fell significantly last winter.

This content was published on April 7, 2020 11:43 AM Apr 7, 2020 - 11:43

People in need Swiss Solidarity launches coronavirus support campaign

The humanitarian charity Swiss Solidarity has invited donations for a campaign to support vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis. The ...

This content was published on March 23, 2020 7:00 AM Mar 23, 2020 - 07:00

Coronavirus update Swiss infection rate will take a week to slow

The rate of new coronavirus infections in Switzerland will not ease for around another week, says a top health official. The number of cases saw ...

This content was published on March 21, 2020 4:00 PM Mar 21, 2020 - 16:00

Chartered flights Stranded Swiss to be brought back home from South America

Two charter flights have been arranged to repatriate some 630 Swiss citizens trapped in Peru and Colombia by coronavirus restrictions. The Swiss ...

This content was published on March 21, 2020 10:52 AM Mar 21, 2020 - 10:52

Fight to survive Coronavirus fallout threatens existence of small companies

Many SMEs are threatened by the coronavirus crisis despite a CHF10 billion emergency fund.

By Matthew Allen

COVID-19 Swiss government shuts down public life amid spreading coronavirus 

The Swiss government has declared an “extraordinary situation”, instituting a ban on all private and public events and closing gathering places.

This content was published on March 17, 2020 2:20 PM Mar 17, 2020 - 14:20

Old ammo Geneva plans to investigate munitions dumped in lake

The Geneva authorities plan to launch a study into the army munitions that were dumped in the lake.

This content was published on March 6, 2020 1:18 PM Mar 6, 2020 - 13:18

Old ammo Unexploded munitions continue to reverberate in Switzerland

Old Second World War bombs, grenades and other explosives are still causing headaches for the Swiss authorities.

By Simon Bradley (text), Helen James (images), Kai Reusser (graphics)

Bächital disaster Remembering the Reckingen avalanche and ‘cot miracle’

On February 24, 1970, the deadliest avalanche in recent Swiss history swept through the village of Reckingen, killing 30 people.

Würenlingen plane crash Memorial marks 50th anniversary of Switzerland’s worst terror attack

Some 300 people from Switzerland, Israel, Canada and Germany gathered in northern Switzerland to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a plane bomb ...

This content was published on February 21, 2020 5:38 PM Feb 21, 2020 - 17:38

Fatality Man dies from injuries after Stoos chairlift accident

A 40-year-old man from canton Zurich, who was seriously injured in a chairlift accident last Thursday, died in hospital on Wednesday.

This content was published on February 13, 2020 11:20 AM Feb 13, 2020 - 11:20

Nuclear alert Two days in a shelter with 27 neighbours and a barking dog

The work to dismantle the Mühleberg nuclear power plant has begun but a nuclear accident can’t be ruled out for some time.

By Peter Siegenthaler

Battered Europe Storm Ciara wanes in Switzerland after two days of disruption

Strong winds of up to 150km/h have caused travel disruption in Switzerland.

This content was published on February 11, 2020 5:51 PM Feb 11, 2020 - 17:51

Sports safety Sledging study reports lots of head injuries and few helmets

More than 6,500 sledging injuries are recorded each year in Switzerland, with every sixth injury being to the head. 

This content was published on February 11, 2020 11:51 AM Feb 11, 2020 - 11:51