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In this Sept. 13, 2006 photo, ice chunks float in the Arctic Ocean as the sun sets near Barrow, Alaska. For the first time since May, the sun has set in what is billed as the northernmost city in the United States. According to the National Weather Service, the first sunset in Barrow, Alaska, since May 10 occurred at 1:57 a.m. Friday. Barrow has continuous daylight for so long because of its location and the tilt of the earth's axis. (AP Photo/Arctic Sounder, Beth Ipsen)

This content was published on Jan 10, 2025 Do you live in a remote location where an official Swiss representation is far away? This and an update on the E-ID in today's briefing.

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Wolves often make headlines when they kill livestock, sparking outrage among farmers and calls to cull the wolf population. But for the first time, figures are available on the total number of sheep deaths each year—including those due to disease or neglect—and they tell a surprising story, according to the Swiss newspaper the Tages-Anzeiger.

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This content was published on Jan 9, 2025 Banking, drones, thousands of dead sheep and an interview with a Swiss Abroad living in California: this in today’s briefing.

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In Hochdorf, however, the church council opted for compromise. While the bells won’t be silenced altogether, their ringing has been reduced.

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Cultural asset or unnecessary din? Bell ringing polarises opinion

This content was published on Jan 9, 2025 In Hochdorf, in central Switzerland, the church bell now rings for a shorter duration, though other parishes continue to stick to tradition.

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Thousands of emigrants’ descendants in Argentina demand Swiss citizenship

This content was published on Jan 9, 2025 Even those born abroad inherit Swiss citizenship. However, thousands of descendants of Swiss nationals who emigrated have lost it. A petition now wants to change this.

Soldiers in the Swiss army will appear less elegant in future. To cut costs, the army has decided to no longer automatically provide all recruits with the military dress uniform.

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This content was published on Jan 8, 2025 The Swiss army can no longer afford elegance for all: it is saving costs on its ceremonial dress uniform. This and more in today's briefing.

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Vote for the most beautiful weather picture from Switzerland in 2024

This content was published on Jan 8, 2025 The year 2024 witnessed countless spectacular weather phenomena, and now you can help select "The Picture of the Year."

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Aussie adoptee gains Swiss citizenship at 54 thanks to old envelope

This content was published on Jan 8, 2025 For years, the authorities denied her Swiss citizenship - wrongly. Cate Riley has finally won back her Swiss citizenship.

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This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 From revelations about Nazi-linked bank accounts to the initiative for responsible multinationals. This in today's briefing.

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It is a daily nuisance at bus stops in the Swiss city of Winterthur: waste bins overflow again and again. Litter is also strewn all around. Most of the rubbish comes from private households. According to the city, private household rubbish accounts for more than half of the waste volume at individual bus stops. On average, it is around 30%.

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Swiss city takes tougher measures in fight against littering

This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 Bus stops are often misused as waste disposal sites. Campaigns have failed to solve the problem.

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This content was published on Jan 6, 2025 Centre Party President Gerhard Pfister will step down in the summer.

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