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Alpine Museum in Bern returns saint statue to Valais

Alpine Museum in Bern returns statue of a saint to Baltschieder, Valais

This content was published on Aug 10, 2026 On Monday the ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland returned a late-Gothic statue of a saint to the municipality of Baltschieder in canton Valais after more than 100 years.

Thieves steal objects from Swiss watch museum

This content was published on Aug 10, 2026 Four criminals have broken into the Watch Museum in Le Locle, canton Neuchâtel. Fewer than ten items – mostly watches – were stolen.

Record-breaking heat even in the mountains

Record-breaking heat experienced in Swiss mountains

This content was published on Aug 10, 2026 Switzerland, and much of Europe, continue to swelter in the heatwave.

Large crowds gather as the trial against Pierin Vincenz gets underway in Zurich

Crowds gather as Pierin Vincenz trial gets underway in Zurich

This content was published on Aug 10, 2026 On Monday morning around a hundred members of the public, defendants and their lawyers appeared before the Zurich High Court for the appeal hearing against former Raiffeisen chief executive Pierin Vincenz.

Former president of the Association of General Practitioners criticises specialists in the pay dispute

Former top Swiss doctor criticises guidelines for technical tests

This content was published on Aug 10, 2026 Philippe Luchsinger, former president of the Association of General Practitioners, has accused specialists of clinging to a flawed fee schedule for financial gain. Speaking to the "Tamedia" newspapers, he criticised outdated guidelines for technical examinations.

Signs that the teacher shortage is easing

Signs that Swiss teacher shortage is easing

This content was published on Aug 10, 2026 As the new school year approaches, there are signs that the teacher shortage in Switzerland is easing in some cantons.