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The ‘Queen of the Night’, a cactus that blooms for just one night a year, attracted large crowds on Thursday to the Zurich Succulent Collection.

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 The "Queen of the Night", a cactus that blooms for just a single night each year, attracted large crowds on Thursday to Zurich's Succulent Plant Collection.

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This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 The Swiss federal government wants to make it compulsory for cantons to teach a second national language in primary schools.

Switzerland’s emissions gap is larger than officially stated

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 Switzerland’s climate emissions gap is far larger than officially reported, with SRF research showing authorities underestimated it by up to a third.

"Around 250 interventions per day": this is what Swiss police forces, cantonal authorities and the military are preparing for during the upcoming G7 summit. With several heads of state expected to attend, Swiss authorities are implementing an extensive security operation, a topic discussed today at a press conference at Geneva Airport.

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This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 From the cost of hosting the G7 summit to debates over minimum wages and apprenticeships, today's stories all have one thing in common: money.

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This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 From vaults to national identity: a new exhibition at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich explores how banking became intertwined with Swiss history. Long before modern financial institutions existed, money, credit and trust shaped everyday life. The exhibition opens on June 12 and runs until November 8.

Swiss Senate postpones decision on EU treaty package vote

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 Swiss Senate delays decision on EU treaty vote as it considers key referendum proposals.

Foreigners with right of residence should provide civil defence

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Swiss House supports role for foreigners in civil defence

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 Swiss House backs bringing foreigners into civil defence.

Obligation for electronic doctor's prescriptions takes next hurdle

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Swiss parliament greenlights electronic prescriptions

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 Swiss parliament mandates electronic prescriptions in bid to boost patient safety.

Council of States approves mixed financing for the 13th pension

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Swiss Senate backs mixed financing for 13th pension

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 Swiss Senate backs mixed funding for 13th pension payment.

Former parliamentarian and revolutionary: Jean Ziegler died today in Geneva at the age of 92.

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This content was published on Jun 10, 2026 Former parliamentarian, sociologist and self-described revolutionary: Jean Ziegler has died in Geneva at the age of 92.

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