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World’s first solar furnaces for steel recycling open in Switzerland

World's first solar furnaces for steel recycling in La Chaux-de-Fonds

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 On Friday, the Jura-based company Panatere inaugurated the world's first two solar furnaces in La Chaux-de-Fonds NE that will produce completely recycled steel. The company calls it a project of "true circular sustainability".

Initiative launches new attempt for a car-free Zurich

Initiative launched for car-free Zurich

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 A broad civil society committee has submitted 4,500 signatures in favour of the traffic reform initiative to the city of Zurich. It calls for the city to become largely car-free.

Hunters in eastern Switzerland shoot 3,500 deer

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 The hunters of canton Graubünden shot around 3,500 animals during the three-week hunt in September, according to a projection by the Office for Hunting and Fishing.

Initiative wants to force Swiss government to recognise Palestine

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 The official launch of the initiative “For the recognition of the State of Palestine” is due to take place in the coming weeks.

Freshwater jellyfish discovered in Trimmis swimming lake

Jellyfish discovered in Swiss swimming lake

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 Canton Graubünden in eastern Switzerland is one species richer: freshwater jellyfish have been found in the Rheinauen lake in Trimmis.

Embassy team visits Swiss Gaza activists in prison

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 A team from the Swiss embassy in Israel visited the 19 Swiss activists from the Gaza flotilla in Ktzi'ot prison on Friday.