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August Celebration on the Rütli Focuses on Youth.
August 1, 2023
On Tuesday morning, the Swiss Federal Celebration began at the Rütli UR with hundreds of young people.
Farm Breakdown Booked Out Two-Thirds.
August 1, 2023
On August 1st, Swiss farmers opened their farms to the public for the traditional 1st August Brunch.
Farm Brunch Two-Thirds Booked
August 1, 2023
On August 1st, Swiss farmers invited guests to their traditional 1st August brunch.
President Alain Berset Calls for Courage to Move
August 1, 2023
In his address for National Day, Swiss President Alain Berset called for a Switzerland in motion.
Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Car in Canton of Vaud
August 1, 2023
A 63-year-old motorcyclist died on Monday in Essertines-sur-Yverdon VD after a head-on collision with a car.
Happy 100th Birthday to Plinio Martini, the Ticino Author
August 1, 2023
Plinio Martini (1923-1979) was a Swiss author who wrote novels, poems, stories, essays and screenplays.
Plinio Martini: A Classic of Ticino Literature
August 1, 2023
Plinio Martini (1923-1979) was a Tessin author who wrote about the experience of migration.
The Special Path of Switzerland: Its Recipe for Success
August 1, 2023
The Swiss Federal Councilor Albert Rösti has called on the Swiss people to follow their own path, inspired by the generation that created the Swiss Constitution 175 years ago.
Swiss Motorway Vignette Now Available Electronically
August 1, 2023
The Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Protection (BAZG) has announced the introduction of an electronic version of the annual Autobahnvignette, which will be available alongside the existing sticker version.
Federal Councillors Give Speeches in Switzerland and Indonesia
August 1, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council is embarking on a tour of speeches on the National Day of Switzerland.
Ten Injured in Fireworks in Villars-sur-Glâne FR
August 1, 2023
On Monday night in Villars-sur-Glâne FR, ten people were injured by fireworks during the National Day celebrations.
Basel Federal Celebration with Big Fireworks Despite Shortening
July 31, 2023
On Monday night, the celebration of the eve of the Swiss National Day in Basel was marked with a fireworks display that was shortened by a third to 16 minutes, but this did not detract from the overall impression.
On August 1st, Members of the Swiss Federal Council Remember the Strengths of Switzerland
July 31, 2023
On the eve of Switzerland's National Day, August 1st, several members of the Federal Council reminded the nation of its strengths and spread optimism.
“President Alain Berset Calls for a Reform-Minded Switzerland”
July 31, 2023
President Alain Berset expressed optimism for the future of Switzerland despite the current crises, in his address at the Federal Celebration in Aegerten BE.
“Security and Independence are Part of Swiss DNA”.
July 31, 2023
Viola Amherd, the Swiss Defence Minister, spoke at the 1st August celebration in Lucerne on Monday evening.
Big Basel Federal Celebration with Reduced Fireworks
July 31, 2023
On Monday afternoon, the large city festival in Basel began on both sides of the Rhine in beautiful weather on the eve of the National Day.
Solothurn SVP and Mass-Voll Join Forces
July 31, 2023
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the Corona-critical group Mass-Voll have announced a joint list for the upcoming National Council elections in October in the canton of Solothurn.
450,000 Cubic Meters of Rock Collapse in Bisisthal SZ
July 31, 2023
Two rockfalls occurred in Bisisthal, Switzerland on Sunday, releasing a total of 450,000 cubic meters of rock.

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