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culture

After a Century, Historic Saint Statue Returned to Valais Chapel

The ALPS Alpine Museum in Bern has returned a 15th-century saint statue to the municipality of Baltschieder in canton Valais, its original home. The repatriation, celebrated with a helicopter transport, marks a shift in how museums handle cultural artifacts from Alpine regions.

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After a Century, Historic Saint Statue Returned to Valais Chapel

education

Signs of Relief: Swiss Teacher Shortage Appears to be Easing in Several Cantons

As the new school year approaches, education departments in cantons such as Zurich and Basel Country are reporting a positive trend in filling teaching vacancies, suggesting the acute national teacher shortage may be easing. Authorities in Zurich are now advising against hiring unqualified staff for mainstream classes, though the situation remains difficult in other cantons like Bern.

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Signs of Relief: Swiss Teacher Shortage Appears to be Easing in Several Cantons

crime

Swiss Farms Hit by Organized Gangs Stealing Tractor GPS Systems

A surge in thefts targeting high-value GPS systems from tractors is affecting farmers across multiple Swiss cantons, with organized gangs suspected of operating with precision and causing hundreds of thousands of francs in damages.

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Swiss Farms Hit by Organized Gangs Stealing Tractor GPS Systems

security

Swiss Police Mobilize for Major Middle East Protest in Bern

Bern authorities announce extensive security measures and potential traffic restrictions for unauthorized demonstration planned this Saturday, with support from multiple cantons.

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Swiss Police Mobilize for Major Middle East Protest in Bern

international

Human rights organization establishes new headquarters in Swiss capital after closing Hong Kong operations, marking Switzerland's role in protecting international civil society organizations.

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