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Climber rescued from Swiss cliff by helicopter after venomous snake bite

Climber rescued in time after a snake bite in Balsthal, Solothurn

This content was published on Sep 16, 2026 The reptile is believed to be an asp viper, a species of venomous snake native to the region.

Rental offers are falling for the first time in five years

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Swiss rents are falling for the first time in five years

This content was published on Sep 16, 2026 On a national average, prices for advertised rental flats have fallen by 1.7%.

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Swiss have more spare cash, and desire to save

This content was published on Sep 14, 2026 Swiss households have never had more disposable income or a stronger desire to save.

Producer and import prices driven by oil

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Higher crude prices lift Swiss import costs

This content was published on Sep 14, 2026 Higher global crude oil prices drove up Swiss production and import prices in August, with food products seeing a notable increase.

Calida convicted in Paris for the sale of Lafuma Mobilier

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Paris court convicts Swiss firm Calida over Lafuma Mobilier sale

This content was published on Sep 14, 2026 A Paris court has ordered the Swiss lingerie and night wear manufacturer Calida to pay damages of €6.4 million (CHF6 million) to the purchaser of Lafuma Mobilier.

Cycling in Switzerland twice as dangerous as in Netherlands

This content was published on Sep 13, 2026 The accident rate in Switzerland is twice as high as in the Netherlands when measured in terms of kilometres cycled, according to a new study.

Every year, 4,000 people die from blood poisoning in Switzerland

Blood poisoning kills 4,000 people a year in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 13, 2026 To mark World Sepsis Day on Sunday, the Swiss Sepsis Programme is raising awareness of the dangers of the disease.

Audrey Werro wins inaugural Ultimate Championship 800m title

This content was published on Sep 13, 2026 Swiss athlete Audrey Werro has secured another victory, this time at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest.

A Rondinone installation now adorns Auslandschweizerplatz

New artwork adorns Swiss Abroad Square on Lake Lucerne

This content was published on Sep 13, 2026 The installation, which was unveiled on Saturday afternoon at Auslandschweizerplatz (Swiss Abroad Square) in Brunnen, central Switzerland, is called The Sun.

A chalet-style station bearing the inscription ‘Malans’, a period photograph

Swiss oddities

Chalet-style stations shape Switzerland’s image

This content was published on Sep 13, 2026 Symbols of a scenic Switzerland that emerged during the golden age of rail travel still dot the landscape.

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