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Week in Numbers Forged banknotes, launched newspapers and grounded planes

Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

Natural disasters Rocks on mountain trails

The shrinking of the glacier has resulted in rocks falling on the mountain trail which leads up to the Lauteraar mountain hut, at 2,9392 metres ...

Stream becomes a torrent in Zermatt

SERIES ON SWISS GLACIERS: 2,000 – 3,000 METRES As glaciers shrink, are the Alps more dangerous?

Melting of the glaciers means more risk of landslides and flooding. Yet it is also opening up new opportunities for Alpine tourism.

By Luigi Jorio

Glass Ceiling in the Himalayas In Nepal, an uphill battle for gender parity

Nepal's quota system that has made the country among the most politically progressive in Asia, but its women say true equality remains a long way off.

By Akiko Uehara in Kathmandu

Nepal and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

By Akiko Uehara

Lack of grease blamed for two Swiss train derailments in 2017

An investigation into the derailment of trains in Lucerne and Basel in 2017 states lack of grease on switchers and rails partly to blame.

Great outdoors What you need to know about hiking in Switzerland

Autumn — often described as “golden” in Switzerland — is great for hiking. With 65,000km of marked hiking trails, there are routes for everyone.

By Susan Misicka

Public transport in numbers Are Swiss trains becoming less punctual, pricier and more dangerous?

Long known for its efficiency, critics say service on the Swiss Federal Railways is deteriorating. Do they have a point?

By Luigi Jorio

250th fundraiser The story behind Swiss Solidarity

Launched on Thursday, the humanitarian charity Swiss Solidarity has devoted its 250th fundraising campaign to women in crises.

By Marc-André Miserez

Hurricane Dorian Swiss pledge aid for hurricane victims in Bahamas

Switzerland is donating CHF700,000 ($700,000) as part of international aid efforts in the Bahama islands following a devastating tropical storm.

Andreas Meyer Swiss railway chief to step down next year

The embattled head of Swiss Federal Railways, Andreas Meyer, has stated he will step down from his position by the end of next year. The ...

Air accident Plane crash at Simplon Pass kills three

A small plane has crashed in the Simplon Pass area in the Swiss Alps, killing three people on board, authorities say.

Railway security Increase in train drivers missing red lights

Train drivers on average ran through almost one red light a day, according to statistics quoted in SonntagsZeitung. That’s a new record.

Defective doors Fatal accident: government puts pressure on Federal Railways

Following the recent death of a train conductor, the government has ordered the railways to ensure that doors function safely.

Schreckhorn case Pilot error caused fatal Swiss plane crash

A Swiss military court says pilot error was the cause of a fatal army plane crash in the Bernese Oberland in September 2017. Despite insufficient ...

Inside Geneva A decade of World Humanitarian Day: what’s to celebrate?

August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day, which pays tribute to aid workers who risk their lives.

By Imogen Foulkes

Andreas Meyer Railway boss defends record after fatal accident

The head of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has hit back at a growing number of critics following the death of a conductor on a faulty train. “This ...

Week in Numbers Rehoused pets, Schengen visas and prison earnings

Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

fright flight Pilot behind Swiss hang gliding ‘mishap’ further sentenced

The hang-gliding pilot who forgot to secure the harness of his tandem partner on a harrowing flight near Interlaken last year has been sentenced.

Summer sport Paddle-boarding mishaps causing a headache for insurer

Stand-up paddle-boarding, a trendy Swiss summer sport, is not as peaceful and harmless as it seems, says a Swiss accident insurance provider.

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