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Wildfire in Upper Valais Not Yet Under Control
July 17, 2023
The forest fire in the Upper Valais is still not under control according to the Cantonal Police of Valais.
Evacuations After Forest Fire in Upper Valais in Full Swing
July 17, 2023
After a large-scale forest fire broke out in the Upper Valais, the evacuation of several settlements was partially completed on Monday evening.
Evacuations in Upper Valais due to Forest Fire in Full Swing
July 17, 2023
On Monday evening, the evacuation of several villages in the Oberwallis region due to a forest fire was underway.
The population of the Upper Valais is being evacuated due to forest fire.
July 17, 2023
Due to the large-scale forest fire above Bitsch/Ried-Mörel in the Upper Valais, the population is being evacuated.
“Forest Fire in Upper Valais – Several Helicopters in Use”
July 17, 2023
On Monday, a large forest fire broke out in Oberhalb von Bitsch/Ried-Mörel in the Oberwallis region of Switzerland.
“Salmonella Outbreak in Children’s Chocolate in 2022 Affecting 49 People”
July 17, 2023
In the past year, 49 people in Switzerland have been infected with Salmonella due to the consumption of Ferrero's "Kinder" chocolate.
Swiss Expertise Used for Mine Clearing in Ukraine by SDC
July 17, 2023
The Swiss government is providing financial support to projects aimed at clearing mines in Ukraine.
Solar Energy Project Vispertal Redimensioned
July 17, 2023
Vispertal Solar, a large solar energy project in the Valais region of Switzerland, has been reduced in size due to natural hazards and the lack of a power grid connection.
49 People Affected by Salmonella in “Children’s Chocolate”
July 17, 2023
In the past year, 49 people in Switzerland have been infected with Salmonella due to the consumption of Ferrero's "Kinder Chocolate".
Artist Miriam Cahn Does Not Remove Works from Zurich Art Museum
July 17, 2023
Internationally renowned Swiss artist Miriam Cahn has not followed through on her threat, and her works are still on display at the Zurich Kunsthaus despite her anger towards the institution at the end of 2021.
Cars Queue Up at Gotthard for Ten Kilometers
July 17, 2023
The summer holidays in Switzerland have begun, and this has led to an increase in traffic on the roads.
Swiss Large Corporations Seek Less Staff
July 17, 2023
In July, the 50 largest companies in Switzerland had 8561 job openings on their websites, 1.
Smoke Inhalation from Fire in a Holiday Home in Ticino
July 16, 2023
On Sunday evening, a 37-year-old man from the canton of St. Gallen suffered a mild case of smoke inhalation after a holiday home in Vairano TI caught fire.
150,000 People Visit the Geneva Lake Parade on the Weekend
July 16, 2023
The Lake Parade in Geneva, Switzerland, returned after a six-year hiatus this past weekend, with an estimated 150,000 people in attendance.
Summer Weekend Leads to High Traffic Volume
July 16, 2023
The summer holidays and the start of the school holidays in the canton of Zurich led to a high volume of traffic at airports and along the north-south route.
Berner Gurten Festival Ends with Record Audience
July 16, 2023
The 40th edition of the Berner Gurtenfestival was a success, with 98,500 tickets sold over the five days of the festival.
Birkin Shines in Swiss Short Film and Sings at Paléo in Nyon
July 16, 2023
Jane Birkin had many connections to Switzerland. She performed at several festivals in the West of Switzerland, including Paléo in Nyon, Montreux Jazz Festival and Rock Oz'Arènes in Avenches VD.
98,500 Attendees at the Anniversary Edition of the Bern Gurten Festival
July 16, 2023
The 40th edition of the Berner Gurtenfestival was a success, with 98,500 tickets sold over the five days of the festival.

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