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Swiss army looks to repurpose old bunkers

Army seeks "contemporary" solution for bunker facilities

This content was published on Jul 19, 2025 The army is looking for a modern solution for its decommissioned fortress mortar bunkers, with plans to turn them into hardened defence hubs.

the traffic jam at the Gotthard costs nerves - and time.

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What’s it like to be stuck in peak holiday traffic trying to cross the Alps

This content was published on Jul 19, 2025 Explore the challenges of the Gotthard tunnel and its infamous traffic jams. Is the situation worsening for travellers?

A nuclear power plant in Switzerland shown between dark clouds and bright rapeseed fields.

Emissions reduction

Risks remain as Switzerland weighs return to nuclear power

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 Switzerland reconsiders nuclear power amid climate goals, but experts warn of hidden risks that show the complexities of clean energy today.

The Gösgen nuclear power plant in canton Solothurn is one of three still in operation in Switzerland.

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Why climate change and wars are reviving interest in nuclear energy

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 Is the Fukushima effect over? Here's why there is renewed interest around the atom and which nations want to build new nuclear power plants.

The start of the holiday season means long traffic jams on the Gotthard

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Gotthard traffic queue hits 11km at start of holiday season

This content was published on Jul 13, 2025 The start of the summer holidays saw a long traffic jam in front of the Gotthard tunnel on Saturday. Traffic jams between Erstfeld and Göschenen in canton Uri were up to 11 kilometres long early in the morning.

Members of the Federal Council mainly stay in Switzerland in the summer

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Swiss ministers plan staycations this summer

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 Most of the seven federal government ministers are spending their holidays in Switzerland this summer.

Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister takes part in a ceremony in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on July 8, 2025.

Foreign Affairs

Defence Minister Pfister stresses importance of Swiss mission in Balkans

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 During a visit to the Balkans region last week, Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister met Swisscoy peacekeeping troops in Kosovo.

Porrentruy swimming pool: the town's mayor was not expecting such controversy

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Porrentruy mayor comments on Swiss pool ban controversy

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 The mayor of the Swiss town of Porrentruy, which has been in the headlines in neighbouring France after restricting access to a pool to locals after a spate of anti-social behaviour, says he has received much support in recent days.

Zurich cantonal police introduce fixed online police stations

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Zurich introduces online police station

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 After a one-year test phase, Zurich's cantonal police are introducing an online police station. Demand is high and the response from the public has been positive.

Grasshopper's supporters light smoke flares.

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Zurich police arrest 38 football and hockey fans after violent incidents

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 Zurich police have investigated 48 cases of fan violence at stadiums in the Swiss city since last autumn and arrested a total of 38 people, Swiss public television, SRF, reports.

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