Switzerland's population hits record high: surprising growth regions
Almost 9 million people were living in Switzerland at the end of 2023. Places away from the centres are experiencing the greatest growth.
Source: swissinfo.ch
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New Swiss train schedule boosts access to ski resorts
The Swiss Federal Railways timetable comes into force on Sunday providing better connections to ski slopes.
Switzerland General Swiss Federal Railways Federal Railways Upper Valais Ascension Day Gotthard Base Tunnel
Source: swissinfo.ch
Avalanche danger reported above 2,200 metres
Heavy rainfall in recent days has increased the risk of avalanches in the Swiss mountains.
Source: swissinfo.ch
Swiss future cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig, nuncio to Italy
Archbishop Tscherrig has a long history of diplomacy, and as nuncio do Argentina he forged a friendship with then-Archbishop Bergoglio.
Source: aleteia.org
The Centre: social issues take centre stage
The Centre is convinced that an international network is more efficient for engaging Swiss expats in political life than having a party branch abroad.
Filippo Lombardi Viola Amherd Gerhard Pfister Isabelle Chassot Elisabeth Schneider Schneiter Maxime Marteil
Source: swissinfo.ch
The Centre: social issues take centre stage
The Centre is convinced that an international network is more efficient for engaging Swiss expats in political life than having a party branch abroad.
Filippo Lombardi Viola Amherd Gerhard Pfister Elisabeth Schneider Schneiter Isabelle Chassot Gianna Luzio
Source: swissinfo.ch
Firefighters tackle major forest fire in Upper Valais
Teams of fire fighters, assisted by five helicopters, have been tackling a major forest fire in the canton of Valais, which broke out early yesterday evening.
Switzerland General Police Valais Policevalais Upper Valais Police Valais Orld Radio Switzerland Adio Frontier
Source: worldradio.ch
Heatwave in pictures as Europe burns with record-breaking 48°C temperatures forecast
Heat warnings have been issued across the south of the continent, as wildfires rage in Switzerland and Greece
Source: inews.co.uk
The deadliest landslides in Swiss history
A photo essay looking at some of the biggest landslide disasters in Swiss history.
Switzerland General Lake Geneva Brienz Brinzauls Piz Cengalo Office For The Environment University Of Geneva
Source: swissinfo.ch
'World's cutest sheep' Valais blacknose makes long-awaited flight to Tasmania
Fresh off a plane trip across the Bass Strait, the arrival of a 55-kilogram ewe marks the start of one farming family's long-held dream to become breeders of the "cutest sheep in the world".
Source: abc.net.au