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The national final of the cow fights took place on May 11 in the Pra-Bardy Arena in Aproz, near Sion in canton Valais, where breeders of the Hérens breed gathered for the traditional showdown of their top cows.

This content was published on May 12, 2025 The national final of the cow fights took place on Sunday in the Pra Bardy Arena in Aproz, southwestern Switzerland, where breeders of the Hérens breed gathered for the traditional showdown of their top cows.

Honesty over success: the true values of the Swiss population

This content was published on May 12, 2025 Is honesty more important for a satisfied life than success? Yes, according to a major survey by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

Demographics

‘Without immigration, more than a third of the Swiss population would disappear per generation’

This content was published on May 12, 2025 Switzerland is a country of emigration but also immigration. This is typical of an open, globalised country, says political analyst Michael Hermann.

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Swiss army tests weapons systems for long-range defence

This content was published on May 12, 2025 The Swiss army is examining the acquisition of weapons systems and ammunition to defend the country's borders over longer distances.

Two people in silhouette look at mobile phones while a contrail of an aircraft is seen in the sky in the evening twilight, at Zurich Kloten Airport, pictured in Ruemlang, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

Housing

No house generation: the impossibility of buying property in Switzerland

This content was published on May 12, 2025 In many countries, buying a home is slipping further out of reach for young people. Switzerland is no exception.

The Swiss National Bank is now considering a return to negative interest rates.

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The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on May 10, 2025 The Swiss National Bank is considering a return to negative interest rates.

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This content was published on May 10, 2025 Time to tidy up: “Trias 25” has concluded. Despite several incidents, the Swiss army has drawn positive conclusions from the joint exercise.

Switzerland takes over investigation into SWISS emergency landing in Austria

This content was published on May 10, 2025 Following the emergency landing of a Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) plane in Austria last December, during which a crew member died, Austria has now handed over the investigation to Switzerland.

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The seven weirdest Swiss votes of all time

This content was published on May 10, 2025 Absinthe, car-free Sundays and cow horns: Swiss voters have certainly had to decide on some unusual issues.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on May 9, 2025 The papal election is making headlines in Switzerland today. And could a direct rail link between Switzerland and the UK soon become reality?

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