I went solar in Switzerland – I now know why many people don’t
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Swissinfo journalist Kristian Foss Brandt shares his experience with rooftop solar, which showed him what’s preventing other people from embracing the technology.
Memories of Kaprun: why the Crans-Montana verdict may disappoint many
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Public expectations of severe sentences following the deadly fire in Crans-Montana are high, fuelled in part by intense media attention. The case evokes memories of the 2000 fire disaster in the Austrian ski resort of Kaprun.
Too young to scroll? Rethinking consent in the digital age
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What is the right age to be able to access social media? It is also a hot topic in Switzerland, where the government is drawing up a report on the subject.
Why parliamentary independence matters in North Macedonia
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For more than 15 years, Switzerland has provided support for North Macedonia’s parliament. What difference has this made?
Memories of Kaprun: why the Crans-Montana verdict may disappoint many
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Public expectations of severe sentences following the deadly fire in Crans-Montana are high, fuelled in part by intense media attention. The case evokes memories of the 2000 fire disaster in the Austrian ski resort of Kaprun.
Crans-Montana fire: ex-safety officer questioned by Valais prosecutors
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A former municipal safety inspection officer of Crans-Montana was questioned by Valais prosecutors on Monday in connection with a fatal bar fire on New Year’s Eve.
Swiss canton makes first payments to Crans-Montana fire victims
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The canton of Valais has made the first payments of emergency aid of CHF10,000 (about $12,900) for each person hospitalised or family affected.
Fatal fire: Swiss sports minister visits Crans-Montana
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One month after the fire in which 40 people died, Martin Pfister has travelled to the Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana.
Swiss and Italian prosecutors to meet over Crans-Montana fire investigation
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The Swiss ambassador in Rome says Valais prosecutors will meet Italian investigators in mid‑February over the Crans‑Montana New Year’s Eve tragedy.
Swiss carnival organisers tighten security after Crans-Montana tragedy
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Carnival organisers in Switzerland have been stepping up fire-fighting and safety measures following the deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana.
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The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Féraud, says he is ready to assume his responsibilities for events surrounding the deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire.
Crans-Montana: Italian ambassador to Switzerland remains in Rome
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The Italian ambassador to Switzerland, who was recalled to Rome, will only return to Bern if there is cooperation between the two countries’ judicial authorities.
Valais allocates CHF10 million for Crans-Montana victims
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The Valais cantonal government is to provide CHF10 million to the foundation for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana and their families.
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There will be no special prosecutor to investigate the New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana, in which 40 people died and more than 100 were injured.
Crans-Montana fire: 66 burn victims remain in hospital
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Twenty-eight people who were seriously injured in the Crans-Montana fire are still in hospital in Switzerland; 38 burn victims are in hospital abroad.
Crans-Montana hotels hit by wave of cancellations after bar fire tragedy
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Following a deadly blaze at a bar, the local tourism sector is reeling. Hotels and second-homes are facing numerous cancellations.
Crans-Montana fire: criticism grows over missing autopsies
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Criticism has been mounting over why autopsies were not conducted immediately for some victims of the deadly fire in the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Crans-Montana fire: prosecutors set bail at CHF200,000 for each bar owner
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Swiss prosecutors have set bail at CHF200,000 for each of the bar owners under investigation for the deadly fire in Crans-Montana.
Crans-Montana disaster raises questions over Swiss federalism’s crisis response
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Since the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, Switzerland’s federal system has come under scrutiny and criticism.
Swiss canton bans indoor fireworks and launches Crans-Montana victims’ fund
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Following the Crans-Montana fire, the Valais government has banned pyrotechnics in venues open to the public and set up a fund for victims.
Crans-Montana bar owner Jessica Moretti barred from leaving Switzerland
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Jessica Moretti, co-manager of the Le Constellation bar, will not be held in custody before the trial. Instead, she will face alternative measures.
Service door at Crans-Montana bar was locked on night of fire, says owner
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The owner of Le Constellation, told investigators that the service door on the ground floor of the establishment was locked from the inside.
Swiss foreign minister accused of complicity in Gaza war crimes
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has been denounced to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by 25 Swiss lawyers for complicity in crimes committed by Israel in Gaza.
Tense scenes at Iranian embassy in Bern as police use tear gas
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Protests were held in Zurich and Bern on Tuesday against the Iranian regime. In Bern, police intervened outside the Iranian embassy.
Inside Geneva special: a bonfire of international law
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The new year has started with some momentous events. Israel has banned dozens of aid agencies. What are the consequences?
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed in October, ended two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Aid to Gaza has increased but is still far from enough, say UN organisations and NGOs.
Amnesty criticises police violence at Bern Gaza demo
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Amnesty International Switzerland has criticised the police intervention at a Gaza demonstration in Bern in October as unjustified and excessive.
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy owing to participation of Israel
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For Nemo, Israel’s continued participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a contradiction to the ideals and values of the singing competition.
More injured children from Gaza arrive in Switzerland
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On Friday, 13 injured children from Gaza arrived in Geneva and Zurich before being sent for treatment to various hospitals across the country.
Swiss supermarkets rule out US meat while restaurants show interest
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Despite a customs deal between Switzerland and the United States, US meat is unlikely to appear on Swiss supermarket shelves, says news agency AWP.
Swiss government approves mandate for US trade negotiations
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Talks on a trade deal between Switzerland and the United States are set to begin after the Swiss government approved the final mandate for negotiations.
What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2026
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in 2026, the Swiss economy will face downward pressure from weaker domestic demand and ongoing uncertainty related to US import tariffs.
Global trade under strain: why rules still matter for nations like Switzerland
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Former chief economist of the WTO, Ralph Ossa, explains why economies such as Switzerland need to defend and adapt the rules-based system.
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On Friday evening the US government announced an agreement with nine pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis and Roche subsidiary Genentech.
Swiss parliamentary committee supports tariff talks with US
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The Swiss government has received support for the upcoming negotiations with the United States on an economic and trade agreement.
