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At the end of August, the Natural History Museum in Fribourg will embark on an exceptional operation: the transfer of its emblematic whale. Measuring 11 metres long, weighing 1650 kilos and over 170 years old, it will be the first object to move into the institution's new building.

This content was published on May 13, 2026 At the end of August, the Natural History Museum in Fribourg will begin an unusual operation: moving its emblematic whale skeleton into the institution’s new building. Measuring 11 metres long, weighing 1,650 kilograms and more than 170 years old, it will be the first object transferred to the new site.

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This content was published on May 13, 2026 Switzerland’s Patriot missile systems could cost twice the original price and arrive up to seven years late.

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This content was published on May 12, 2026 An archive featuring the testimonies of around 100 living witnesses sheds light on the history of compulsory social measures and placements in Switzerland between 1930 and 1970. The national touring exhibition “FOSTERED. LOCKED AWAY. FORGOTTEN?” opens this week at Lucerne’s city museum, where it runs until 23 October.

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This content was published on May 12, 2026 Why have some Swiss retirees abroad not been receiving state pensions for several months? This and more in our daily briefing.

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This content was published on May 11, 2026 At the national final of the cow-fighting competition in Aproz, canton Valais, breeders of the Hérens cattle breed and their assistants keep a close eye on proceedings to ensure competition rules are strictly respected.

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This content was published on May 11, 2026 Seaside holidays are becoming too expensive for many people in Switzerland – but staying home is not cheap either.

Switzerland to vote on 10 million population cap

This content was published on May 11, 2026 The "No to 10 million" immigration initiative will be put to a nationwide vote on June 14.

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Formo founder Raffael Wohlgensinger: ‘I set out to make Gruyère cheese, without the cow’

This content was published on May 10, 2026 Swiss entrepreneur Raffael Wohlgensinger wants to shake up the vegan cheese market in Germany.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on May 9, 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 May 9, 2026 Jewellery and precious stones on display during the tenth edition of the “GemGenève” jewellery fair in Geneva on Wednesday. (Keystone/Andreas Becker)

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