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Whale moves into new Swiss home

Whale specimen moves into new museum building in Freiburg

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 On Tuesday a whale embarked on an unusual journey in Fribourg, western Switzerland.

The Valais municipality of Randa raises its alert level following glacier break-offs

Swiss municipality raises alert level following glacier break-offs

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 The situation on the Weisshorn near Randa, canton Valais in southwestern Switzerland, remains tense.

Zurich is preparing the public for emergencies through ‘Resilience Weeks’

Zurich prepares public for crises with ‘Resilience Weeks’

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 Greater resilience in the face of heatwaves, severe weather or pandemics: through its ‘Resilience Weeks’, the City of Zurich is aiming to better prepare the public for crises.

Many hikers are unaware of the dangers in the mountains, UPI

Many hikers unaware of dangers in mountains

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 Two-thirds of mountain walkers carry on along the route through dangerous sections despite feeling afraid and unsure.

Zurich charity gala ‘Zoofäscht’ set for a fresh start

Zurich charity gala ‘Zoofäscht’ set for fresh start

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 The legendary Zurich Zoofäscht is being revamped. After almost 40 years, the current organising committee is stepping down from the charity gala. From 2028, Zurich Zoo will take over the organisation of the event and further develop the concept.

Barbecues are once again permitted in the canton of Lucerne, subject to certain restrictions

Licence to grill (partially) reinstated in canton Lucerne

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 In the Swiss canton of Lucerne, fires in designated fire pits and in charcoal barbecues have been permitted again since Tuesday lunchtime.

First EPFL buildings to be listed as historic monuments

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 The first buildings constructed between 1969 and 1984 on the site of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) are to be listed as historic monuments.

Swiss citizenship revoked due to plans to carry out an attack

Swiss citizenship revoked due to terrorist attack plans

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 The Federal Administrative Court has upheld the revocation of Swiss citizenship for an IS supporter.

No night-time emergency service for three nights at the Laufen BL Health Centre

Night-time service suspended in Basel health centre

This content was published on Aug 25, 2026 The emergency surgery at the health centre in Laufen, canton Basel Country, is having to suspend its night-time service for three nights due to a shortage of doctors.

75 per cent drop in calls made on behalf of purported authorities

Fake authority scams fall 75% in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 24, 2026 Reports of fraudulent calls pretending to be from the Swiss authorities fall by 75%.

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