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On the trail with two Swiss monster hunters

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What do an orphan from Lucerne and a geologist from Western Switzerland have in common? A fascination with mysterious creatures – and the field of cryptozoology.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories from Switzerland over the past seven days.

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Swiss Abroad: How do you celebrate Swiss National Day where you live?

Do you have any special traditions for Switzerland’s birthday? Let us know where you live and how you usually celebrate.

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What Switzerland can achieve with its 2026 OSCE chairmanship 

This content was published on The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is a shadow of its former self. Switzerland, which will chair the organisation next year, must prepare for a range of very different scenarios.

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King Albert I enjoyed climbing in the Swiss Alps, where he went almost every year. The picture was coloured using AI by the National Museum.

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King Albert I: the mountaineering monarch

This content was published on The Swiss National Museum looks back at the tragic story of Albert I of Belgium, the mountaineering king who performed some of his exploits in Switzerland.

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