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The town of Murten marked the 550th anniversary of its pivotal 1476 battle, a victory that cemented the Swiss Confederacy's military reputation in Europe. The event, attended by thousands, highlights the battle's surprising and lasting legacies on Swiss identity and history.
A new large-scale, chocolate-themed park is planned for Broc in the canton of Fribourg, with a total investment of CHF 400 million. The project, a partnership between Nestlé Switzerland and Jogne Invest, will expand the existing Cailler museum at the historic chocolate production site.
Fribourg police have confirmed that nine people were on board the PostBus when a man set it on fire, resulting in six deaths. The perpetrator has been described by police as 'disturbed', and an investigation into the bus's safety mechanics confirmed the doors opened properly once stopped.
Fribourg cantonal police have confirmed that six people died after a fire was intentionally set on a PostBus in Kerzers. New details indicate nine people were on board at the time, with three managing to escape with injuries.
In the wake of a tragic bus fire in Kerzers that claimed six lives, PostBus has announced additional safety and fire procedure training for its drivers. Meanwhile, police have identified all victims and released more details about the perpetrator of the deadly blaze.
Six people were killed in a bus fire in Kerzers, canton Fribourg. Authorities have identified all victims and state the investigation's initial findings suggest a psychologically unstable man deliberately set himself on fire, ruling out a terrorist motive.
A fire on a PostBus near Kerzers, canton Fribourg, has resulted in six fatalities and multiple injuries. Police have initiated a major investigation, currently believing the fire was deliberately started by a single individual.
A significant burial site from the Early Iron Age has been discovered in Grandvillard, canton Fribourg. The 2,600-year-old monument is the third of its kind found in the necropolis, with excavations ongoing to preserve it from erosion.
A roundup of key cantonal votes from November 30, 2025. Voters in canton Zurich have prevented the city from imposing a 30km/h speed limit on main roads. Canton Fribourg rejected a proposal for a minimum wage. Meanwhile, canton Vaud has granted its citizens living abroad the right to vote in Senate elections.
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