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Accident statistics Distracted drivers named top cause of accidents

Most road traffic accidents in Switzerland last year were caused by distracted drivers who were texting or phoning at the wheel.

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Snow and heat Mountain deaths in Swiss Alps nearly double

The number of deadly mountain incidents nearly doubled to 136 in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period last year.

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Swiss business Insurers act on climate change exposure

By Oliver Ralph, The Financial Times

Insurance companies, like Zurich-based Swiss Re, are dealing with climate change impacts in the form of direct claims related to volatile weather.

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Inside Geneva Disaster relief: what really works?

By Imogen Foulkes in Geneva

In Indonesia, the overriding theme seems to be the same as in the past: 'where is the aid and why is it taking so long to arrive?'

Sulawesi earthquake Swiss deliver humanitarian aid to Indonesia

Thirteen experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit have started work on the earthquake-hit Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

Public donations Switzerland raises CHF6.2 million for Indonesia earthquake tragedy

The Swiss public has donated CHF6.2 million ($6.25 million) to help Indonesia deal with the aftermath of an earthquake and tsunami that has ...

Helping hands Swiss Broadcasting Corporation helps raise funds for Indonesia

Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the Indonesian government launched an appeal for help.

Natural disaster How does Switzerland respond to a disaster abroad?

By Helen James

Switzerland has sent relief aid to Sulawesi following the tsunami. We look at how Switzerland responds to calls for aid in such circumstances.

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Floods of 1868 The natural catastrophe that changed Switzerland

By Luigi Jorio

Exactly 150 years ago, Switzerland’s lakes and rivers broke their banks, flooding many parts of the country.

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Earthquake and tsunami Swiss aid experts to leave for quake-hit Indonesia

Switzerland’s offer of humanitarian aid for victims of Indonesia's deadly earthquake and tsunami has been accepted by the Indonesian authorities.

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Irish tragedy Swiss caravan tourist blown to her death by Storm Ali

A Swiss woman was one of two people killed by storms that wreaked havoc across Ireland on Wednesday. The tourist was in her caravan when it was ...

Melting ice Parts of US plane wreck pulled from glacier 70 years on

Parts of a wrecked US military plane have been recovered from melting glacier ice 70 years after it made an emergency landing in the Alps.

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Science Saturday How much of a risk are tsunamis in Switzerland?

A Swiss research project has been looking at the risk of tsunamis occurring in lakes in Switzerland.

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Natural hazards An Alpine village on the frontline of climate change

By Luigi Jorio, Guttannen

Guttannen is a small and rustic village up in the Swiss Alps that exudes serenity. But this tranquil idyll is threatened by an unstable mountain.

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Twenty years ago The Swissair flight 111 crash: causes and consequences

By Thomas Stephens

Twenty years on, swissinfo.ch looks back at the worst accident in Swiss civil aviation history and the consequences for airline safety and Swissair.

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Post-fire Traffic on the move after blaze near Zurich station

The area around Zurich’s main station has been reopened to traffic a day after a dramatic blaze caused severe damage in a building nearby.

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Fire Some areas open again after blaze near Zurich station

A huge fire broke out in a building near Zurich main station on Saturday, resulting in disruption. Some areas have now reopened.

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Natural disasters Floods: images of the past help prepare for the future

By Luigi Jorio

A University of Bern research project aims to reinforce collective memory of floods by inviting citizens to submit their images.

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Picking up the pieces Life goes on a year after Bondo’s deadly mudslide

A year after rock fall in an eastern Swiss village caused a devastating mudslide, the mountain that unleashed the avalanche is moving again.

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Back in the air Swiss vintage planes resume flights after crash

A local Swiss airline that operates vintage Junkers Ju-52 planes resumed operations on Friday after a fatal crash two weeks ago.

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Accident statistics Distracted drivers named top cause of accidents

Snow and heat Mountain deaths in Swiss Alps nearly double

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Swiss business Insurers act on climate change exposure

Inside Geneva Disaster relief: what really works?

Sulawesi earthquake Swiss deliver humanitarian aid to Indonesia

Public donations Switzerland raises CHF6.2 million for Indonesia earthquake tragedy

Helping hands Swiss Broadcasting Corporation helps raise funds for Indonesia

Natural disaster How does Switzerland respond to a disaster abroad?

Floods of 1868 The natural catastrophe that changed Switzerland

Earthquake and tsunami Swiss aid experts to leave for quake-hit Indonesia

Irish tragedy Swiss caravan tourist blown to her death by Storm Ali

Melting ice Parts of US plane wreck pulled from glacier 70 years on

Science Saturday How much of a risk are tsunamis in Switzerland?

Natural hazards An Alpine village on the frontline of climate change

Twenty years ago The Swissair flight 111 crash: causes and consequences

Post-fire Traffic on the move after blaze near Zurich station

Fire Some areas open again after blaze near Zurich station

Natural disasters Floods: images of the past help prepare for the future

Picking up the pieces Life goes on a year after Bondo’s deadly mudslide

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Back in the air Swiss vintage planes resume flights after crash

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