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Swiss family trapped in a rock face in the Dolomites
July 21, 2024
A Swiss family of four was trapped in a rock face in the Dolomites for several hours on Saturday.
Federal government does not want to open humanitarian office in Afghanistan until fall
July 21, 2024
The Swiss government plans to move back into the humanitarian office in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, which was closed three years ago, in the fall instead of this summer.
Traffic jam on the Gotthard again reaches a length of ten kilometers
July 21, 2024
Traffic in front of the north portal of the Gotthard road tunnel was still backed up for ten kilometers between Erstfeld and Göschenen UR late Sunday morning.
Irregular migration to Switzerland decreases in the first half of the year
July 21, 2024
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security has recorded a year-on-year decline in irregular migration to Switzerland in the first half of 2024.
Wedding convoy blocks highways in Aargau
July 21, 2024
A convoy of vehicles obstructed traffic on the A1 and A3 highways in Aargau on Saturday afternoon.
Climate change tends to make heavy rainfall more intense and more frequent
July 21, 2024
Climate change has caused heavy precipitation in Switzerland to become more intense and more frequent since 1901.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
July 21, 2024
Growing hatred among young people, a decline in irregular migration and a survey of centrist members about a possible merger with the GLP: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.
New to the Green Hill? Tips for festival newcomers
July 21, 2024
A few clicks - and into the special world of the Bayreuth Festival. Online ticket sales now make it possible to buy tickets for the world-famous opera spectacle in the normal way and without having to wait for years.
Artistic Director Matthias Schulz: Opera is the best exercise in democracy
July 21, 2024
In times of increasing social discord, opera can take on special functions in the view of artistic director Matthias Schulz.
Top teacher calls for clear guidelines for political education
July 21, 2024
Switzerland's top teacher has called for clear guidelines for schools with regard to crises and wars in the world.
“Everyman” celebrated in 2024: The last tango on the table
July 20, 2024
The off-the-shoulder evening dress with a golden floral pattern is made from the same fabric as the Everyman's tuxedo.
“Jedermann” 2024 as a celebrated moral sermon
July 20, 2024
This year's premiere of "Jedermann" at the start of the Salzburg Festival was enthusiastically received by the audience.
The 22nd Lake Parade brings the Lake Geneva basin to life
July 20, 2024
The Lake Parade brought the Lake Geneva basin to life on Saturday afternoon. 16 Lake Mobiles marched from the right to the left bank of the lake in sunny weather, moving around 70,000 people.
190 volunteers clear fields of debris after storms in Misox
July 20, 2024
Around a month after the devastating storms in Misox, 190 volunteers cleared flooded fields of debris and wood in Lostallo GR on Saturday.
Pride Romande: Thousands parade through Martigny VS
July 20, 2024
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Martigny (VS) on Saturday during Pride Romande.
Already 14 kilometers of traffic jam on the Gotthard – broken-down vehicle cleared
July 20, 2024
A fourteen-kilometer-long traffic jam formed in front of the north portal of the Gotthard road tunnel earlier on Saturday afternoon.
Swiss tourist allegedly raped in Rimini
July 20, 2024
A Swiss tourist was allegedly raped near the Italian seaside resort of Rimini. This happened after she was found confused on a sidewalk by two men.
Collision involving several vehicles in Rueun GR claims lives
July 20, 2024
A 56-year-old woman was killed in a collision between a truck, a motorhome and a motorcycle in Rueun GR on Friday afternoon.

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