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Mount Titlis to Host Switzerland's First High-Altitude Electro Festival

Historic mountain venue embraces modern entertainment with new event infrastructure at 1,800 meters

Swiss Village Sets World Record for Mass Wine Uncorking

Chardonne village enters Guinness Book of Records after 1,088 people simultaneously uncork Chasselas wine bottles, surpassing previous national record.

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Swiss Village Sets World Record for Mass Wine Uncorking

08:00 AM·culture

Record-Breaking Street Parade Draws 800,000 Despite Extreme Heat

Zurich's 32nd Street Parade attracted massive crowds who braved 34-degree temperatures for the world's largest techno party.

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Record-Breaking Street Parade Draws 800,000 Despite Extreme Heat

12:00 PM·culture

800,000 Brave 34°C Heat at Zurich Street Parade

World's largest techno party implements emergency cooling measures as record crowd endures intense summer temperatures at 32nd annual Street Parade.

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800,000 Brave 34°C Heat at Zurich Street Parade

12:00 PM·culture

Swiss National Day celebrations marred as giant flag tears in wind

Traditional display of 80-meter Swiss flag at Säntis mountain faces setback as strong winds damage the iconic symbol during National Day preparations.

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Swiss National Day celebrations marred as giant flag tears in wind

04:00 PM·sports

Women's EURO 2025 Triumph: Host Cities Report Zero Incidents

Swiss host cities celebrate successful tournament conclusion with record attendance of 123,000 spectators and zero security incidents across Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Zurich venues.

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Women's EURO 2025 Triumph: Host Cities Report Zero Incidents

12:00 PM·culture

Benedict Cumberbatch to be Honored at Zurich Film Festival

British actor to receive prestigious Golden Eye award at the Zurich Film Festival for his versatile career and latest drama 'The Thing With Feathers'.

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Benedict Cumberbatch to be Honored at Zurich Film Festival

12:00 PM·culture

Locarno Film Festival announces diverse lineup of 221 films

Switzerland's prestigious Locarno Film Festival reveals ambitious program featuring 99 world premieres and strong focus on relationship themes

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Locarno Film Festival announces diverse lineup of 221 films

04:00 PM·sports

Switzerland Prepares to Host Women's Euro 2025 Across Eight Cities

Final preparations underway for Switzerland's hosting of the 16-team women's football championship, marking largest women's sporting event in Swiss history.

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Switzerland Prepares to Host Women's Euro 2025 Across Eight Cities

04:00 PM·sports

Drone Ban Enforced for Women's Euro 2025 Matches in St. Gallen

St. Gallen authorities implement strict no-fly zone for drones within 2km radius of stadium during upcoming European Championship matches, citing security measures.

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Drone Ban Enforced for Women's Euro 2025 Matches in St. Gallen

12:00 PM·tourism

Basel breaks 90-year tourism record during Eurovision

Eurovision Song Contest drives Basel hotel occupancy to historic highs with over 150,000 overnight stays in May, marking the highest numbers since 1934.

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Basel breaks 90-year tourism record during Eurovision

04:00 PM·tourism

Eurovision Success Drives Record Hotel Stays in Basel

May 2025 sees highest hotel occupancy in 90 years with 150,854 overnight stays, Eurovision Song Contest finale achieving 89% room occupancy

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Eurovision Success Drives Record Hotel Stays in Basel

04:00 PM·culture

Basel Transforms for Tinguely Centenary: Major Art Installation Launches

Artist Katharina Grosse's dramatic color installation at Basel's Messeplatz marks start of Art Basel and celebration of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely's 100th birthday.

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Basel Transforms for Tinguely Centenary: Major Art Installation Launches

08:00 AM·sports

Record Participation Expected at 77th Swiss Gymnastics Festival

Lausanne hosts major national sports event with 65,000 gymnasts from 1,400 clubs competing across 22 disciplines

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Record Participation Expected at 77th Swiss Gymnastics Festival

04:00 PM·sports

Record turnout expected at 77th Swiss Gymnastics Festival

Lausanne hosts 65,000 gymnasts from 1,400 clubs for Switzerland's largest sporting event, marking highest participation in French-speaking region.

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Record turnout expected at 77th Swiss Gymnastics Festival

08:00 AM·sports

Bern Prepares for Historic Women's EURO Championship

Swiss capital announces comprehensive plans for hosting Women's EURO 2025 matches, including fan zones and city-wide festivities from July 1-27.

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Bern Prepares for Historic Women's EURO Championship

12:00 PM·sports

Basel Prepares for Historic Women's Euro 2025 Tournament

City expects 500,000 visitors for UEFA Women's Euro 2025, implementing comprehensive security measures and aiming to double female participation in Swiss football.

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Basel Prepares for Historic Women's Euro 2025 Tournament

12:00 PM·culture

Fantasy Basel Festival Draws Thousands with Space Pioneer

Switzerland's largest pop culture event features astronaut Claude Nicollier alongside cosplayers and gaming enthusiasts, bridging real space exploration with science fiction.

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