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Return traffic picks up – traffic jam in front of Gotthard south portal

In Ticino, the return journey of people from German-speaking Switzerland has begun.

Two dead in accident involving car with Swiss license plate in Italy

Two people were killed in an accident involving a car with Swiss license plates in northern Italy on Sunday.

Abundant precipitation increases the risk of flooding in Ticino

Following the heavy rainfall in Ticino, the level of Lake Lago Maggiore has risen significantly: by more than twenty centimetres since Saturday evening, as reported by MeteoSwiss on Sunday.

Dust cloud from the Sahara caused extremely high particulate matter pollution

The large amount of Saharan dust over Switzerland has caused exceptionally high levels of particulate matter.

Swisscom wants to tear up an additional 3200 kilometers of roads

Swisscom wants to tear up an additional 3,200 kilometers of roads to build its fiber optic network.

Authorities close road to Calanca Valley GR as a precautionary measure

Heavy rainfall has also led to a road closure in the canton of Graubünden: the road into the Calanca Valley will be closed from Sunday evening until probably midday on Monday for safety reasons, as the Graubünden authorities announced on Sunday.

Road to Saas Valley VS remains closed until at least Monday morning

In Valais, the main road between Visp and the Saas Valley vacation region will remain closed until at least Monday morning due to the risk of landslides.

Sempach Ornithological Institute: the voice of birds for 100 years

What once began as a ringing center in the house of an enthusiastic ornithologist in Sempach LU has developed into an important mouthpiece for birds over the past 100 years.

Over 100 millimeters of rain in Ticino in two days

In the higher regions of Ticino and on the Simplon Pass, over 100 millimetres of rain have fallen since Good Friday night.

Swiss maintains controversial domestic flight between Geneva and Zurich

Despite environmental concerns from critics, the airline Swiss is sticking to its controversial domestic flights between Geneva and Zurich for the time being.

Sunday, March 31, 2023

The most favorable municipalities, Switzerland's diplomatic restraint and the high demands of patients: This and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.

Easter Sunday only lasts 23 hours this year

Summer time began on Easter Sunday night in Switzerland and in most European countries.

Katharina Michel wins at “Music Star” revival edition

Katharina Michel has been crowned the 2024 winner in a comeback of former talents from the singing casting show "Music Star".

Val d’Anniviers VS briefly cut off from the world

Following a landslide in Val d'Anniviers in Valais, the road between Vercorin and Vissoie was temporarily closed on Saturday.

Saharan dust and “foehn of the decade” in Switzerland

Dust from the Sahara and a foehn storm caused problems in Switzerland on Saturday.

Road to Saas Valley VS temporarily closed due to avalanche danger

In Valais, the main road between Visp and the Saas Valley vacation region was temporarily closed on Saturday due to the risk of avalanches.

Valais train line to Zermatt interrupted for several hours

The Valais railroad line between Visp and Zermatt was interrupted for several hours on Saturday due to an acute risk of falling rocks.

Pedestrian and dog hit and killed by car in Valais

A pedestrian and a dog were hit and killed by a car in an accident on a road in Crans-Montana VS on Saturday.

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