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The strongest solar storm in two decades produced spectacular images over parts of Switzerland on Monday night – but only above a thick layer of fog. Pictured here are the Northern Lights above Monthey in canton Valais, as well as Bex and Aigle in canton Vaud.
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The WEF opened today amid heightened geopolitical tensions, with much attention focused on the US president, who is expected in Davos.
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More than 120 dignitaries are attending this year’s World Economic Forum, requiring an unprecedented level of security. Pictured here is a security officer positioned on the roof of the Congress Centre in Davos.
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The world’s attention is turning to Davos and the World Economic Forum annual meeting, and the visit of US President Donald Trump.
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Guy Parmelin has completed his first foreign trip as Swiss president, travelling to Austria which is traditionally the first official visit by all Swiss government ministers who hold the rotating presidency role. Parmelin was received at Vienna’s Hofburg Palace on Thursday, January 15 by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen.
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The Crans-Montana fire continues to reverberate beyond Switzerland’s borders, shaping how the country is perceived abroad. The diplomatic aftershocks include scaled-back events around the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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The Swiss Heritage Society has awarded the Wakker Prize 2026 to the municipality of Brig-Glis, located in canton Valais. One of the reasons cited was the successful blending of historical heritage with contemporary development.
