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Cold plunge into the New Year: around 65 participants dive into Lake Maggiore in Brissago for the 24th edition of the Nodada da la Befana – the traditional Epiphany swim – with air temperatures at 5°C and water at 8°C.
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The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) has been named animal of the year 2026 by Pro Natura. On its website the Swiss environmental protection organisation says the decision is “an appeal in favour of gardens, green areas, cemeteries and parks that are laid out and cared for in such a way that they also provide welcoming environments for the hedgehog”.
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The holder of the Swiss presidency in 2026, Guy Parmelin, called up four young photography students from Vevey to take the annual shot of the seven government ministers (including the Federal Chancellor, left).
