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Switzerland stopping short of releasing oil reserves, says president

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says there's currently no serious oil shortage in Switzerland so the country won't yet be heeding the International Energy Agency’s call to release oil reserves.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 A new tragic fire and the possible return of nuclear power dominated Swiss news this week.

Why the farm shop works so well in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 The mixture of self-service, high-tech and trust can be found in Switzerland more than in almost any other country.

Twice a year the sun bursts through a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland like a giant spotlight. Today – Friday the 13th, considered an unlucky day by many – offered a magical moment for spectators and hobby photographers alike as the sun shone through a hole in the mountains and briefly illuminated the church in the village of Elm. Curious about this Swiss phenomenon? Read our article about it in the Swiss Oddities series.

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Picture of the day

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Twice a year the sun bursts through a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland like a giant spotlight.

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This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Lucky or unlucky Friday the 13th? Bern approves the Bilaterals III package with the EU – but a referendum could still decide its fate.

Swiss district heating shows promise but faces big financial hurdles

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Switzerland’s district heating push is advancing, but cancelled projects underscore lingering cost, payback and technical challenges.

Frustrated Swiss expatriate: Former Basel Grand Council member Christine D'Souza protests in front of Basel City Hall.

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Basel e-voting glitch leaves 2,000 votes uncounted

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Prosecutors are investigating possible electoral fraud in the e-voting glitch in Basel. The case could lead to a loss of public trust in the concept.

person walking in the mountains with an alpine horn on their shoulders

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Cash, cuckoo clocks and confusion with Sweden – Switzerland as seen abroad

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Which stereotypes about Switzerland do Swissinfo readers encounter most often?

Bhornsawan Thanathornwong of Thailand, presents his invention, A one-visit complete denture procedure for all edentulous elderly.

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Picture of the day

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 A new set of teeth, please! Visionaries and inventors are presenting their innovations at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva. The picture shows a device designed to replace an entire set of teeth – in just one session. Nearly 900 exhibitors from around the world are presenting around 1,000 products at the 51st edition of the exhibition, which runs from March 11 to 15.

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This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Shock and grief still run deep after the fatal PostBus fire in Kerzers on Tuesday evening.

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