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Switzerland Launches Highest European Radioactivity Monitoring Station

New monitoring station on Jungfraujoch at 3,400 meters will provide early detection of radioactive clouds entering Swiss airspace.

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Switzerland Launches Highest European Radioactivity Monitoring Station

04:00 PM·science

New Radioactivity Monitoring Station Opens on Jungfraujoch

Switzerland enhances early warning capabilities with Europe's highest radioactivity measuring station on Jungfraujoch, inaugurated by Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider.

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New Radioactivity Monitoring Station Opens on Jungfraujoch

12:00 PM·cybersecurity

Switzerland Reports 164 Critical Infrastructure Cyber Attacks in Six Months

Federal Office for Cyber Security reveals first comprehensive data since mandatory reporting began, with finance sector most targeted

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Switzerland Reports 164 Critical Infrastructure Cyber Attacks in Six Months

12:00 PM·energy

Madrisa Makes History as First Alpine Solar Plant

Switzerland's first high-altitude solar power plant begins feeding electricity into the grid, marking milestone in renewable energy transition

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Madrisa Makes History as First Alpine Solar Plant

04:00 PM·technology

European Airports Recover from Major Cyberattack Affecting Swiss Operations

Swiss airports among those impacted by widespread cyberattack on check-in systems, causing significant delays and highlighting vulnerability of aviation infrastructure.

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European Airports Recover from Major Cyberattack Affecting Swiss Operations

04:00 PM·infrastructure

Switzerland Suspends Revolutionary Underground Cargo Project

Federal government halts Cargo Sous Terrain development due to financing concerns, putting future of automated underground logistics system in doubt

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Switzerland Suspends Revolutionary Underground Cargo Project

04:00 PM·transport

Zurich revolutionizes public transport with 'historic' timetable overhaul

Major restructuring of Zurich's tram network announced for December, affecting seven lines and impacting access to vital medical facilities for 50,000 patients.

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Zurich revolutionizes public transport with 'historic' timetable overhaul

04:00 PM·transport

Basel-Mulhouse Airport Sets New Passenger Records

Euroairport achieves historic milestone with over 2.4 million summer passengers and record single-day traffic despite French air traffic controller strikes.

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Basel-Mulhouse Airport Sets New Passenger Records

12:00 PM·infrastructure

Niederhorn Cable Car Closure Disrupts Tourism Season

Popular Bernese Oberland cable car faces extended shutdown until October 1 due to critical bearing damage, impacting regional tourism during peak season.

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Niederhorn Cable Car Closure Disrupts Tourism Season

04:00 PM·transportation

Swiss Rail Safety Overhaul Faces Industry Pushback

New freight rail safety regulations following Gotthard incident meet resistance from transport associations over cost and implementation concerns

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Swiss Rail Safety Overhaul Faces Industry Pushback

08:00 AM·natural disasters

Natural Hazards Threaten Swiss Village Reconstruction

Cantonal authorities present reconstruction plan for landslide-hit Blatten, with natural hazards posing the biggest challenge to rebuilding efforts.

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Natural Hazards Threaten Swiss Village Reconstruction

08:00 AM·energy

Swiss Hydroelectric Projects Face Major Delays

Sixteen crucial hydroelectric projects of national interest encounter significant setbacks, threatening Switzerland's 2040 winter electricity supply goals.

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Swiss Hydroelectric Projects Face Major Delays

08:00 AM·sports

New Football Campus to Transform Swiss Sports Infrastructure

Thun selected as location for new 'Swiss Football Home' campus, set to become national football headquarters.

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New Football Campus to Transform Swiss Sports Infrastructure

08:00 AM·transport

Swiss Railways Plans Major International Expansion

Swiss Federal Railways announces plans to lease up to 40 high-speed trains for expanded connections to France, Italy, and Britain.

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Swiss Railways Plans Major International Expansion

04:00 PM·sports

Swiss Football's New Era: National Training Center to Rise in Thun

The Swiss Football Association announces plans for 'Swiss Football Home' in Thun, a comprehensive national football campus that will serve as the new headquarters and training facility for national teams.

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Swiss Football's New Era: National Training Center to Rise in Thun

04:00 PM·infrastructure

Grande Dixence Dam Marks 75 Years as Swiss Engineering Marvel

Europe's tallest dam celebrates 75th anniversary, highlighting its crucial role in Switzerland's hydropower revolution and ongoing energy strategy.

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Grande Dixence Dam Marks 75 Years as Swiss Engineering Marvel

04:00 PM·energy

Nuclear Plant Outage Costs Swiss Energy Giants Millions

Gösgen nuclear power plant shutdown extended until February 2026, causing projected losses of over CHF140 million for Alpiq and affecting Axpo's financial outlook.

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Nuclear Plant Outage Costs Swiss Energy Giants Millions

08:00 AM·infrastructure

Bern to restrict Aare River activities for flood protection work

Swimming and boating will be temporarily banned on sections of the Aare River in Bern from September as authorities begin major construction work for flood protection and pool renovation projects.

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