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The Théâtre du Jorat, Switzerland’s ‘sublime barn’

The historic façade of the Théâtre du Jorat.

This content was published on Jul 19, 2025 The Théâtre du Jorat has an identity that is unique in Switzerland. A look at its extraordinary history.

the traffic jam at the Gotthard costs nerves - and time.

Swiss Politics

What’s it like to be stuck in peak holiday traffic trying to cross the Alps

This content was published on Jul 19, 2025 Explore the challenges of the Gotthard tunnel and its infamous traffic jams. Is the situation worsening for travellers?

A nuclear power plant in Switzerland shown between dark clouds and bright rapeseed fields.

Emissions reduction

Risks remain as Switzerland weighs return to nuclear power

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 Switzerland reconsiders nuclear power amid climate goals, but experts warn of hidden risks that show the complexities of clean energy today.

The Gösgen nuclear power plant in canton Solothurn is one of three still in operation in Switzerland.

Emissions reduction

Why climate change and wars are reviving interest in nuclear energy

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 Is the Fukushima effect over? Here's why there is renewed interest around the atom and which nations want to build new nuclear power plants.

Swiss Abroad: How do you celebrate Swiss National Day where you live?

Do you have any special traditions for Switzerland’s birthday? Let us know where you live and how you usually celebrate.

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The start of the holiday season means long traffic jams on the Gotthard

Swiss Politics

Gotthard traffic queue hits 11km at start of holiday season

This content was published on Jul 13, 2025 The start of the summer holidays saw a long traffic jam in front of the Gotthard tunnel on Saturday. Traffic jams between Erstfeld and Göschenen in canton Uri were up to 11 kilometres long early in the morning.

Members of the Federal Council mainly stay in Switzerland in the summer

Swiss Politics

Swiss ministers plan staycations this summer

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 Most of the seven federal government ministers are spending their holidays in Switzerland this summer.

Swiss oddities

Silvan, the man who smells the weather

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 The Wetterschmöcker, the weather prophets of central Switzerland, make their predictions by observing nature.

Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister takes part in a ceremony in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on July 8, 2025.

Foreign Affairs

Defence Minister Pfister stresses importance of Swiss mission in Balkans

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 During a visit to the Balkans region last week, Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister met Swisscoy peacekeeping troops in Kosovo.

Porrentruy swimming pool: the town's mayor was not expecting such controversy

Swiss Politics

Porrentruy mayor comments on Swiss pool ban controversy

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 The mayor of the Swiss town of Porrentruy, which has been in the headlines in neighbouring France after restricting access to a pool to locals after a spate of anti-social behaviour, says he has received much support in recent days.

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