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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Recycled bicycle rims being checked in a Swiss warehouse on Wednesday before being sent to Africa by Swiss foundation Velafrica. (Keystone/Anthony Anex)

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This content was published on Mar 20, 2026 Lucerne pop-rock band Hecht came out on top at the Swiss Music Awards on Thursday, winning prizes for best band, best concert, best streaming artist and best hit for “Mon amour”.

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This content was published on Mar 20, 2026 The defence minister unveils a CHF3.4 billion armament programme, with a focus on air defence.

Swiss Abroad fear the consequences of a standoff with the EU

This content was published on Mar 20, 2026 The delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) exchanged views with the members of the Swiss Abroad parliamentary group on the new treaties between Switzerland and the EU and the popular initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million!'.

Alexandre Ineichen, the new Abbot of Saint-Maurice Abbey, at the blessing mass in the Basilica on Thursday March 19.

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This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Alexandre Ineichen, the new abbot of Saint-Maurice Abbey, during the blessing mass in the basilica.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Expansion plans for a major Swiss tourist attraction and the country’s phone preferences are among today’s top stories.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 Although temperatures in much of Switzerland cannot yet be described as “spring-like”, bees are already hard at work, swarming plum and cherry trees (like the one pictured) that are currently in blossom.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 A cable car accident in Engelberg and the ongoing political struggle over rising rents dominate today’s news.

Stranded in a crisis zone – who is responsible for repatriation?

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 Over 1,000 registered Swiss citizens remain in the Middle East region, yet no further repatriation flights are planned. Bern stresses personal responsibility, but criticism is mounting.

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