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Basel archaeologists uncover 14th-century aristocratic home

Archaeologists find long-sought aristocratic residence in Gelterkinden BL

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Baselland Archaeology has identified the long sought-after Weiherhaus in Gelterkinden, northern Switzerland. It is an aristocratic residence from the 14th-15th century.

Zurich SVP has gathered signatures for housing initiative

Signatures collected in Zurich for housing ‘for our people’

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The Zurich branch of the right-wing Swiss People's party has probably collected enough signatures for the popular initiative "Right to a home – homes for our people".

Pesticides found in 63% of Swiss food

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Pesticides in Switzerland also end up on plates: in 2024, 63% of the 405 food samples analysed as part of a federal monitoring exercise contained pesticide residues.

State of Valais: 10 million allocated to victims and their families

Valais allocates CHF10 million for Crans-Montana victims

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The Valais cantonal government is to provide CHF10 million to the foundation for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana and their families.

Brienz population allowed home after more than a year

Residents of Swiss landslide village go home after more than a year

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The evacuation of the Graubünden village of Brienz/Brinzauls in eastern Switzerland, which was threatened by a landslide, was lifted on Monday after more than a year. "A great relief," said the mayor.

Federal government again expects fewer asylum applications in 2026

Asylum applications in Switzerland expected to drop in 2026

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The number of asylum applications in Switzerland in 2025 fell by around 7% compared to 2024. The government also expects fewer asylum applications in the current year.

Immigration to Switzerland has slowed down according to the federal government

Immigration to Switzerland slows down

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Immigration to Switzerland slowed down last year. More foreign nationals left Switzerland, while fewer people moved to the Alpine country than in 2024.

Heat-resistant drone to protect firefighters

Heat-resistant Swiss drones to protect firefighters

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 A new Swiss drone that can withstand temperatures of up to 200°C will fly into burning buildings and send firefighters live images directly from the danger zones.

CHF 200 media fee is not enough for cultural organisations

Cultural groups say CHF200 licence fee is not enough

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 Four cultural associations say an initiative to almost halve the Swiss television and radio licence fee, which will be put to the vote on March 8, would jeopardise Switzerland's cultural diversity and cohesion.

Success for the sled dog races in Saignelégier

Climate change forces Swiss dog race to take place on grass

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The 53rd edition of the international sled dog races in Saignelégier, northwestern Switzerland, was held on Saturday and Sunday for the second year running on grass, due to the lack of snow.

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