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Drought forces cancellation of Swiss rock festival

Rock festival in Gelterkinden, Basel-Landschaft, cancelled due to the drought

This content was published on Aug 5, 2026 Raina Rock open-air music festival cancelled due to ongoing drought.

The Gotthard Tunnel will be closed for 12 nights in August

Swiss Gotthard road tunnel to close for 12 nights in August

This content was published on Aug 5, 2026 Gotthard road tunnel will be closed to traffic for 12 nights between August 10 and 27.

Incident involving livestock guard dogs is being investigated by the Graubünden authorities

Swiss canton probes clash between hikers and cattle guard dogs

This content was published on Aug 5, 2026 Graubünden probes incident involving livestock guard dogs, which saw two hikers hurt.

Invasive Japanese beetle now also found in Bern and Köniz

Invasive Japanese beetle spreads in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 5, 2026 Invasive Japanese beetle spreads to the Swiss capital, Bern.

Zero interest rates are driving up Swiss property prices

Zero interest rates drive up Swiss property prices

This content was published on Aug 5, 2026 Zero interest rates boost Swiss property market, with residential prices rising in first half of 2026.

The Federal Government recognises the Black Alpine Pig as a native breed

Black Alpine Pig recognised as native breed in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 The Black Alpine pig has been saved: the Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW) has officially recognised the breed, which was on the verge of extinction. This makes it the only surviving ancient breed of pig in Switzerland.

Hikers involved in an accident in Val Sumvitg, GR, due to livestock guard dogs

German hikers clash with Swiss livestock guard dogs

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 Two hikers from Germany were involved in an accident on Monday in eastern Switzerland after an encounter with two livestock guard dogs.

Zurich Farmers’ Association launches a fodder exchange in response to the drought

Drought: Zurich farmers launch online fodder exchange

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 In response to the drought, the Zurich and Schaffhausen Farmers’ Associations are taking their own measures: they are launching an online marketplace for animal feed.

Switzerland is on course for another record-breaking summer

Switzerland on course for record-breaking summer

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 So far, the summer of 2026 has been at least as hot as the record-breaking summer of 2003.

Prices for general subscriptions are rising less sharply than planned

Prices for Swiss unlimited travelcards rise less than planned

This content was published on Aug 4, 2026 Journeys on Swiss public transport are set to become more expensive from December. However, fare increases will be less steep than announced in March.

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