04:00 PM·safety
Swiss Hiking Accidents Double in 15 Years
National accident insurer reports alarming rise in mountain hiking incidents, from 4,000 to 9,000 annually over past 15 years, raising safety concerns.
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SWISS and SBB Launch New Combined Travel Routes
Switzerland's national airline SWISS partners with SBB railways to expand 'Air Rail' service, offering integrated train and air travel bookings to new destinations.
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08:00 AM·culture
Switzerland's Michelin-Starred Restaurants Rise to 145
Swiss culinary excellence continues to grow with total of 145 Michelin-starred restaurants, including three new additions to two-star category.
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08:00 AM·safety
Mountain Hiking Accidents Double in Switzerland Over 15 Years
SUVA reports alarming increase in hiking accidents, with annual cases rising from 4,000 to 9,000 over past 15 years.
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04:00 PM·tourism
Swiss Municipalities Face Rising Costs from Foreign Adventure Sports Accidents
Swiss tourist destinations struggle with unpaid rescue and medical bills from foreign extreme sports enthusiasts, prompting calls for mandatory insurance requirements.
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08:00 AM·culture
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
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12:00 PM·culture
Mount Titlis to Host Switzerland's First High-Altitude Electronic Music Festival
Innovative cultural event planned for November brings electronic music to 1,800 meters above sea level
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12:00 PM·tourism
Swiss Parliament Proposes Transit Tourism Tax
New legislation aims to tax foreign drivers passing through Switzerland, sparking debate over implementation costs and effectiveness
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04:00 PM·crime
Rising Urban Crime: Swiss Cities Report Surge in Burglaries
Police issue warnings as major tourist sites and urban areas experience significant increase in theft and burglary incidents, prompting new security measures.
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08:00 AM·crime
Police crackdown nets 20 suspects in tourist area crime wave
Successful police operation in Bernese Oberland tourist hotspots leads to arrest of 20 individuals involved in theft and pickpocketing activities.
SWI swissinfo.ch
04:00 PM·crime
Police Operation Nets 20 Thieves in Tourist Hotspots
Major police operation in Bernese Oberland leads to arrest of 20 pickpockets and thieves, with several deportations, highlighting increased focus on tourist safety.
SWI swissinfo.ch
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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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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08:00 AM·culture
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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08:00 AM·tourism
Swiss Travel to US Drops 6% Amid Political Tensions
Swiss Travel Federation reports declining interest in US travel, with projections showing a potential 10% decrease in transatlantic flights by year-end.
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08:00 AM·culture
French Entertainment Group to Acquire Charlie Chaplin Museum
Museum Studio and Fribourg Group enter exclusive talks to purchase the 14-hectare Chaplin's World museum in Corsier-sur-Vevey, signaling major changes for the Swiss cultural landmark.
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04:00 PM·culture
Chaplin Museum in Switzerland to be Acquired by French Group
Museum Studio and Fribourg Group enter exclusive talks to acquire the 14-hectare Chaplin's World museum in Corsier-sur-Vevey, promising international expansion of the cultural landmark.
SWI swissinfo.ch
12:00 PM·tourism
St. Moritz's Badrutt's Palace Named Hotel of the Year 2026
Historic Badrutt's Palace receives prestigious Gault Millau Hotel of the Year 2026 award following CHF70 million renovation and expansion project.
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04:00 PM·tourism
St. Moritz's Badrutt's Palace Named Hotel of Year After €70M Upgrade
Legendary Badrutt's Palace Hotel earns Gault Millau's Hotel of the Year 2026 distinction following major renovation including new luxury wing and summer facilities.
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12:00 PM·history
Historic Rigi Mountain Illness Mystery Solved
Century-old 'Rigikrankheit' environmental scandal revealed through defamation trial, explaining mysterious illnesses that once plagued visitors to the famous Swiss mountain.
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