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Thousands demonstrate in Bern in support of queer community and causes

Thousands demonstrate in Bern in support of queer issues

This content was published on Jul 26, 2026 Several thousand people gathered at the Pride Festival in Bern on Saturday to campaign for the rights and causes of queer people. Alongside political issues, the focus was also on the solidarity within the queer community.

Around 30 firefighters from French-speaking Switzerland have been sent to Bordeaux as reinforcements

French-speaking Swiss firefighters deploy to help battle flames in Bordeaux

This content was published on Jul 26, 2026 Thirty-four firefighters set off from Geneva on Saturday, heading for Bordeaux. They are to assist their French counterparts who are fighting the fires in the Gironde. Bern is also considering sending four helicopters.

Mountaineer who fell on the Schreckhorn is rescued, injured

Injured mountaineer dangling from a rope rescued from the Schreckhorn

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 He was rescued by a rescue helicopter in difficult windy conditions and then taken to hospital.

Calida parts ways with US lingerie brand Cosabella

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 Calida announced the sale of its US lingerie brand, Cosabella to the New York-based investment firm Crown Brands Group.

Temu teams up with Swiss SME association for online sales

Temu teams up with Swiss SME association to boost online sales

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 The MoU with the Chinese online retail platform aims to support Swiss companies in entering the online retail market.

ECHR criticises Switzerland for denying visiting rights

European Court criticises Switzerland for denying prison visiting rights

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 The prison authorities and the Swiss courts denied the father-to-be the right to visit his partner and to be present at the birth of the child.

The drought is also affecting ticks and Japanese beetles

Drought detrimental to ticks and invasive beetles in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 The persistent heat and drought could have a detrimental effect on ticks and the larvae of Japanese beetles.

Climate policy: Mazzone criticises Federal Councillor Rösti and calls for a plan

Greens want Swiss minister to surrender environment portfolio

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 Green Party President Lisa Mazzone is calling for Environment Minister Albert Rösti to be stripped of his portfolio for failing to protect the population from the heatwave.

Open drug use in Zurich city centre is on the rise

Open drug use in Zurich city centre on the rise

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 Zurich is responding with police checks and social work initiatives as drug users increase.

The US mid-term elections could prove contentious

Election, trade and AI chaos

This content was published on Jul 22, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

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