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Olympics: Swiss von Allmen continues golden streak with Super‑G win

Photo of two men with gold and bronze medals at Winter Olympics.

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen won his third gold of his debut Olympics with Super‑G victory, the first Swiss to claim three at one Winter Games.

The Federal Council wants urgent legislation for the victims of Crans

Swiss government plans urgent legislation to support Crans‑Montana victims

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 The Swiss government wants to help the Crans‑Montana victims quickly and has asked the justice ministry to draft a law by the end of the month.

More flats built in Zurich despite many demolitions

Zurich sees rise in new flats despite more demolitions

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 More flats were completed in the city of Zurich in 2025 than the year before, even though more buildings were torn down.

Alfred Schindler steps down as Chairman of the IWP Foundation Board

Alfred Schindler to step down as chairman of the IWP board

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 According to a report in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, he is expected to be succeeded by former Swiss National Bank president Thomas Jordan.

Swiss Army decommissions M113 armoured personnel carrier again

Swiss army grounds fleet of M113 armoured vehicles over steering fault

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 The defect could cause the vehicles to lose steering and braking, prompting a full suspension of use as a precaution.

Avalanche danger in Valais is increasing

Swiss authorities raise avalanche danger to high level in Valais

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) raised the alert to level four, the second‑highest on the scale.