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The SNB & Holcim Targeted By Climate Protestors

Climate activists intensify their protests at key Swiss events, targeting the National Bank's investments and Holcim's environmental practices.

Beznau 1 Nuclear Power Plant Goes Offline For Inspection

Beznau Nuclear Power Plant in Aargau begins maintenance, focusing on critical components and safety.

More Trains For Ascension & Whit Sunday Holidays in Ticino

SBB enhances travel options during Ascension and Whitsun holidays, offering over 52,000 extra seats.

Level Crossing In AG Leaves A Women Dead: Looking For Witnesses

A senior woman was fatally struck by a train at a level crossing, highlighting concerns over pedestrian safety near railway tracks.

The Böögg Will Be Burned in Heiden June 22nd

After wind delays in Zurich, Heiden in Appenzell Ausserrhoden gears up to host the traditional burning of the Böögg.

Small Earthquake Recorded In Yvonand

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Yvonand VD early Monday, with wide area likely feeling the tremor.

Alpine Snowfall Surges in Swiss Alps

Fresh snowfall transforms the northern slopes of the Alps. KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott Twenty to forty centimetres of fresh snow have fallen on the northern slopes of the Alps above around 1000 meters in the past twelve hours.

France Want Swiss Funds For A Power Plant: Rösti Hesitant

France suggests countries importing its nuclear power help fund new plants, but Switzerland prefers investing at home, says Energy Minister Albert Rösti.

2 Dutch Skiers Escape Death In Vaud

Two Dutch ski tourers faced a perilous situation due to an avalanche above Col du Pillon in Les Diablerets VD, highlighting the ongoing risks in the snow-covered Vaud Alps.

Burning The Böögg 2: Monday 22nd In Appenzell Ausserrhoden

After wind thwarted Zurich's traditional Sechseläuten festival, Appenzell Ausserrhoden steps in to host the rescheduled burning of the Böögg.

Swiss Stock Market Shutters: Tension in the Middle East Rises

As tensions flare in the Middle East, the Swiss stock market closes the week with notable losses.

Switzerland Delays UN Vote on Palestine’s Full Membership

Switzerland aligns with the UK, abstaining from a crucial UN vote on Palestine's full membership, citing timing and peace process concerns.

Jura: One of the Only Cantons In Debt

Jura canton reports a substantial deficit in 2023, exacerbated by the missing Swiss National Bank profit distribution.

Snow Across Switzerland: April Cold Snap Surprises

Early morning snow covers Bern and brings intermittent showers across the northern Alps, posing risks to early blooming vegetation.

Lucerne Asset Manager Jailed For Years

A Lucerne-based financial advisor's extensive fraud scheme comes to a definitive end as the Swiss Federal Supreme Court upholds a substantial prison sentence.

Zurich is Burning the Böögg: The Start of Summer

Zurich celebrates the start of summer with the traditional Sechseläuten festival, featuring the symbolic burning of the Böögg.

47 Year Old Tourist Falls 700 Meters to His Death

A 47-year-old ski tourer perished after a steep fall in Tschlin. Keystone/AFP/Fabrice Coffrini A ski tourer has had a fatal accident in Tschlin in the Lower Engadine.

Sunday, April 14 Weekly Round Up

The convicted head of the Bürgenstock resort, a Russian Swiss citizen indicted: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.

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