Aargau
Fatal Swiss rave shooting reopens debate over event security
A fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau has prompted renewed debate over how much security event organisers and police can realistically provide.
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Zurich
Zurich Zoo to reinvent the Zoofäscht charity gala from 2028
Zurich Zoo will take over the long-running Zoofäscht charity gala from 2028 after the current organising committee steps down. The revamped event is planned as a two-day weekend combining a Saturday Zoo Night with a family day, while retaining its fundraising purpose.
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astronomy
How to see Friday’s partial lunar eclipse from Switzerland
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Switzerland at dawn on Friday, August 28. Around 94% of the Moon will enter Earth’s shadow, with the best chance of seeing its reddish appearance requiring an unobstructed view towards the west-south-west shortly after 6am.
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science
Lemmon Comet to Grace Swiss Skies Through October
Rare celestial event visible in Swiss skies from October 12 to November 2, with comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon reaching peak brightness by month's end.
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culture
Historic mountain venue embraces modern entertainment with new event infrastructure at 1,800 meters
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culture
Chardonne village enters Guinness Book of Records after 1,088 people simultaneously uncork Chasselas wine bottles, surpassing previous national record.
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culture
Zurich's 32nd Street Parade attracted massive crowds who braved 34-degree temperatures for the world's largest techno party.
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culture
World's largest techno party implements emergency cooling measures as record crowd endures intense summer temperatures at 32nd annual Street Parade.
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culture
Traditional display of 80-meter Swiss flag at Säntis mountain faces setback as strong winds damage the iconic symbol during National Day preparations.
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sports
Swiss host cities celebrate successful tournament conclusion with record attendance of 123,000 spectators and zero security incidents across Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Zurich venues.
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culture
British actor to receive prestigious Golden Eye award at the Zurich Film Festival for his versatile career and latest drama 'The Thing With Feathers'.
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culture
Switzerland's prestigious Locarno Film Festival reveals ambitious program featuring 99 world premieres and strong focus on relationship themes
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sports
Final preparations underway for Switzerland's hosting of the 16-team women's football championship, marking largest women's sporting event in Swiss history.
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sports
St. Gallen authorities implement strict no-fly zone for drones within 2km radius of stadium during upcoming European Championship matches, citing security measures.
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tourism
Eurovision Song Contest drives Basel hotel occupancy to historic highs with over 150,000 overnight stays in May, marking the highest numbers since 1934.
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tourism
May 2025 sees highest hotel occupancy in 90 years with 150,854 overnight stays, Eurovision Song Contest finale achieving 89% room occupancy
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culture
Artist Katharina Grosse's dramatic color installation at Basel's Messeplatz marks start of Art Basel and celebration of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely's 100th birthday.
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sports
Lausanne hosts major national sports event with 65,000 gymnasts from 1,400 clubs competing across 22 disciplines
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sports
Lausanne hosts 65,000 gymnasts from 1,400 clubs for Switzerland's largest sporting event, marking highest participation in French-speaking region.
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sports
Swiss capital announces comprehensive plans for hosting Women's EURO 2025 matches, including fan zones and city-wide festivities from July 1-27.
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