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Swiss Billionaire Esther Grether Dies at 89

Pioneering entrepreneur and Swatch Group board member Esther Grether, known for breaking glass ceilings in Swiss business world, passes away in Basel.

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Swiss Billionaire Esther Grether Dies at 89

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Art World Mourns: Zeitz MOCAA Director Koyo Kouoh's Sudden Passing

The unexpected death of Swiss-Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh, 57, director of Africa's leading contemporary art museum and appointed curator for Venice Biennale 2026, marks a significant loss for the global art community.

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Art World Mourns: Zeitz MOCAA Director Koyo Kouoh's Sudden Passing

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Renowned Swiss Literary Scholar Peter von Matt Dies at 87

Distinguished Swiss writer and former University of Zurich professor Peter von Matt, recipient of multiple prestigious literary awards including Goethe Prize, passes away after long illness.

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Renowned Swiss Literary Scholar Peter von Matt Dies at 87

12:00 PM·obituary

Swiss Women's Rights Pioneer Christiane Brunner Dies at 78

Architect of Switzerland's historic 1991 women's strike and prominent political figure passes away, leaving lasting legacy in gender equality movement

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Swiss Women's Rights Pioneer Christiane Brunner Dies at 78

04:00 PM·culture

Renowned Swiss Composer Pierre Mariétan Dies at 89

Celebrated Swiss composer and pioneer in sound ecology research passes away in Paris, leaving behind significant cultural and academic legacy in acoustic studies.

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Renowned Swiss Composer Pierre Mariétan Dies at 89

12:00 PM·culture

Swiss Literary World Mourns: Two Prominent Authors Pass Away

Switzerland's literary community faces double loss with the deaths of celebrated author Peter Bichsel (89) and Swiss Watching author Diccon Bewes (57).

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Swiss Literary World Mourns: Two Prominent Authors Pass Away

12:00 PM·finance

Former Julius Bär Chairman Thomas Bär Dies at 87

Co-founder of prominent law firm Bär & Karrer and influential figure in Swiss banking passes away, leaving lasting legacy in financial sector

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Former Julius Bär Chairman Thomas Bär Dies at 87

12:00 PM·culture

Swiss Music Icon Bernie Constantin Dies at 77

Legendary Swiss rocker, known for hits 'Switzerland Reggae' and 'Lola Berlingo', passes away after leaving lasting impact on national music scene

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04:00 PM·sports

Swiss Judo Pioneer Eric Hänni Dies at 86

Olympic silver medalist and Swiss judo legend Eric Hänni, who won Switzerland's first Olympic judo medal in 1964, passed away on December 25.

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Swiss Judo Pioneer Eric Hänni Dies at 86

04:00 PM·innovation

Tetra Pak Innovator Dies in Switzerland at 101

Ake Gustafson, the inventor of the modern rectangular Tetra Pak carton, passes away in Châtel-St-Denis, leaving behind a legacy of revolutionary packaging innovation.

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Tetra Pak Innovator Dies in Switzerland at 101

12:00 PM·sports

Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Sophie Hediger Dies in Avalanche Accident

26-year-old Swiss national team snowboarder Sophie Hediger, who achieved two World Cup podiums this season, tragically lost her life in an avalanche in Arosa.

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