Avalanches swept away more people than usual in the winter of 2025–26, though the death toll remained broadly in line with the average. A fragile snowpack led to a surge in incidents. By the end of March, 244 people had been caught in 171 avalanches,…
Switzerland News
Switzerland may bid to host the 2038 Winter Olympics—despite a long record of public resistance, reports SRF. Voters rejected Olympic projects in cantonal referendums…
Most cantonal governments oppose Switzerland’s proposed shift to individual taxation, warning that…
The number of fare evaders caught on Switzerland’s public-transport network is increasing…
Switzerland’s annual test of its civil-defence sirens was largely successful. Nearly 99%…
Politics
On March 8, voters in Aargau will decide whether to reduce social assistance for people who have relied on welfare…
Tech & Innovation
In Switzerland the fuel used by piste groomers to prepare ski slopes is cheaper than that used by most other vehicles. The reason is a refund…