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From the revival of artillery forts to the costs of the Eurovision Song Contest, this in today's briefing.

This content was published on May 13, 2025 Today’s briefing covers the potential revival of Switzerland’s artillery forts and an overview of the costs of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.

St Gallen weighs playground smoking ban to protect children

This content was published on May 13, 2025 The city of Chur in southeastern Switzerland has led the way in smoke-free playgrounds; now a similar initiative is gaining ground in St Gallen in the east of the country.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, left, and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, right, speak during a press conference after two days of closed-door discussions on trade between the United States and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, May 12, 2025. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

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This content was published on May 12, 2025 A breakthrough in the US-China customs dispute during Geneva talks. And what do the Swiss value most in life?

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This content was published on May 12, 2025 The national final of the cow fights took place on Sunday in the Pra Bardy Arena in Aproz, southwestern Switzerland, where breeders of the Hérens breed gathered for the traditional showdown of their top cows.

Honesty over success: the true values of the Swiss population

This content was published on May 12, 2025 Is honesty more important for a satisfied life than success? Yes, according to a major survey by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

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‘Without immigration, more than a third of the Swiss population would disappear per generation’

This content was published on May 12, 2025 Switzerland is a country of emigration but also immigration. This is typical of an open, globalised country, says political analyst Michael Hermann.

The Swiss National Bank is now considering a return to negative interest rates.

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This content was published on May 10, 2025 The Swiss National Bank is considering a return to negative interest rates.

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This content was published on May 10, 2025 Time to tidy up: “Trias 25” has concluded. Despite several incidents, the Swiss army has drawn positive conclusions from the joint exercise.

The seven weirdest Swiss votes of all time

This content was published on May 10, 2025 Absinthe, car-free Sundays and cow horns: Swiss voters have certainly had to decide on some unusual issues.

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This content was published on May 9, 2025 The papal election is making headlines in Switzerland today. And could a direct rail link between Switzerland and the UK soon become reality?

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