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This content was published on Feb 28, 2026 Revellers parade through the streets during Basel Carnival on Monday. (Keystone/Georgios Kefalas)

Funeral cards, a genealogical treasure trove

This content was published on Feb 28, 2026 A once widespread tradition in Switzerland is dying out. Today these images are of particular interest to genealogists.

Nuclear negotiations in Geneva, reform of the FIS and two prominent SP resignations from the National Council.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Nuclear negotiations in Geneva, reform at the Federal Intelligence Service and two prominent Social Democratic Party resignations.

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This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 How long did it take you to spot the two men behind the car window? A photo published by the Iranian foreign ministry shows Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in his car in Geneva, where Iran and the US met for another round of talks.

Swiss anti-GMO initiative handed in at Bern

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Swiss anti-GMO initiative handed in with 137,000 signatures.

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Swiss embassy in London houses ‘priceless’ Banksy collection

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 For 25 years, around 15 works by the elusive British street artist Banksy have adorned the walls of the underground car park at the Swiss embassy in London.

An explosion at the Tätsch test and training facility in Illnau-Effretikon in canton Zurich on Wednesday, February 25, sent shockwaves up to 10 kilometres across the surrounding area. “My building was shaking,” said my colleague who lives in Winterthur. A private explosives company was attempting to destroy several hundred kilograms of material at the site. The explosives were meant to burn but detonated instead, creating a crater several metres wide. Two people sustained minor injuries. Investigations are ongoing, according to Zurich cantonal police.

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This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 An explosion at the Tätsch test and training facility in Illnau-Effretikon in canton Zurich on Wednesday, February 25, sent shockwaves up to 10 kilometres across the surrounding area. “My building was shaking,” said my colleague who lives in Winterthur.

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This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland moves to formalise equal sanctions on Russia and Ukraine under neutrality law, while new delays and technical problems hit a major defence project.

The final stretch before the March 8 vote

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 The Swiss are heading to the polls in just over a week. Latest trends, debates and detailed explanations.

Swiss Army soldiers during a combat exercise with a mortar at the Hinterrhein military training area.

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Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland’s neighbours increasingly see the country as a potential weak link in European security. But at home defence is hardly a priority on the political agenda.

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