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Gotthard Pass to re-open on Friday

Road over the Gotthard Pass opens on Friday

This content was published on May 5, 2026 The Gotthard Pass in Switzerland will be open to road traffic again on Friday at 11am. Thanks to the small amount of snow, the clearing and repair work on the pass road has progressed faster than expected.

Swiss gym membership hits record

This content was published on May 5, 2026 Memberships in Swiss fitness centres have once again increased significantly compared to the previous year.

Global situation dampens sense of security when travelling abroad

Swiss increasingly concerned about safety abroad

This content was published on May 5, 2026 The Swiss population's sense of security when travelling abroad has deteriorated significantly. However, instead of forgoing holidays, travellers are increasingly turning to destinations in Europe.

Inflation picks up noticeably in Switzerland

This content was published on May 5, 2026 Inflation has risen significantly in Switzerland in the wake of the war in the Middle East. Higher prices for petrol, diesel and heating oil were primarily responsible for this.

Care sector comes top in job satisfaction

This content was published on May 5, 2026 Employees in the care sector lead the field in terms of job satisfaction, according to a study. Eight out of ten employees say they have a meaningful job.

Auschwitz Committee applauds opening of Mengele dossier

This content was published on May 5, 2026 The International Auschwitz Committee has welcomed Monday's announcement of the opening of the file on Nazi criminal Josef Mengele at the Swiss Federal Archives (SFA).

Helicopter crash in Ticino - Six people injured

Six people injured in Swiss helicopter crash

This content was published on May 5, 2026 Six people were injured when a helicopter crashed in Ticino, southern Switzerland, from a height of around 20 metres.

Lake Geneva spring clean nets 36,600 cigarette butts

This content was published on May 4, 2026 The annual spring clean of Lake Geneva saw 2,592 kilos of trash collected from its waters.

Vaud: An American gull spotted in Switzerland for the 1st time

Bonaparte’s gull visits Switzerland for the first time

This content was published on May 4, 2026 Dozens of enthusiasts flock to see Bonaparte's gull, an American cousin of the black-headed gull.

The Zurich SKKG Foundation returns a Hodler painting

Swiss foundation returns Hodler painting to Jewish heirs

This content was published on May 4, 2026 Ferdinand Hodler painting to be returned to the heirs of its Jewish former owner.

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