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A Tradition's Toxic Legacy: Swiss Shooting Festivals and Their Environmental Cleanup

The 2026 Swiss Federal Shooting Festival recently drew 100,000 visitors, celebrating a deeply rooted tradition. However, this article explores the costly environmental aftermath, as thousands of disused shooting ranges across the country are now classified as contaminated sites requiring extensive and expensive remediation.

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Culture

Zurich's Böögg Explodes Quickly, Heralding a Fine Summer

At Zurich's traditional Sechseläuten spring festival, the head of the Böögg snowman effigy exploded in a relatively short 12 minutes and 48 seconds, a folk prediction for a warm and sunny summer ahead.

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Culture

La désalpe historique de Wassen annulée jusqu’en 2027

La traditionnelle désalpe d’alpage à Wassen, en Suisse centrale, est annulée cette année en raison de problèmes de sécurité liés à un important chantier de centrale électrique. Les organisateurs prévoient son retour en 2027.

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Culture

Switzerland's largest carnival, Basel Fasnacht, has officially begun with the pre-dawn 'Morgestraich' procession. Thousands gathered to witness the illuminated satirical lanterns and hear the piccolos and drums, celebrating a UNESCO-recognized tradition.

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Culture

Organizers of the 2026 Basel Fasnacht reveal that global uncertainty, including wars and politics, will be prominent themes. In the wake of the Crans-Montana tragedy, the carnival will also see increased fire safety inspections as a precautionary measure.

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Bâle

Dans une décision historique, les trois sociétés d’honneur traditionnellement exclusivement masculines (« Ehrengesellschaften ») de Bâle ont admis deux femmes pour la première fois au cours de leur histoire, longue de plusieurs siècles. Les nouvelles membres ont célébré leur première fête du Vogel Gryff, marquant un important changement culturel.

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