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Swiss president condemns anti-Semitic Bondi Beach attack

Keller-Sutter expresses solidarity with victims in Sydney

This content was published on Dec 14, 2025 Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter has condemned the terrorist attack at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.

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Defence minister warns Switzerland needs more fighter jets amid rising threats

This content was published on Dec 14, 2025 Asked to rate the threat to Switzerland on a scale of one to ten – with ten meaning conventional war – Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister put it at seven.

Swiss Federal Railways to expand international connections in new timetable

This content was published on Dec 14, 2025 A new Swiss public transport timetable takes effect on Sunday, adding international services including a direct train from Brig to Berlin.

Hundreds of demonstrators in Berne against federal cuts

Hundreds protest in Bern over Swiss government spending cuts

This content was published on Dec 14, 2025 Hundreds of people gathered on Bern’s Bundesplatz on Saturday afternoon to protest against federal austerity measures and increased defence spending.

Schwyz celebrates the inclusion of yodelling in the Unesco cultural heritage list

‘Yodelling Day’: Swiss canton celebrates UNESCO heritage status

This content was published on Dec 14, 2025 Canton Schwyz, in central Switzerland, celebrated “Yodelling Day” on Saturday to mark the tradition’s addition to UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.

Swiss TV reports man threatened attack on Jewish people at Eurovision in Basel

This content was published on Dec 14, 2025 A 25-year-old man was detained ahead of last May’s Eurovision Song Contest in Basel after allegedly making violent threats against Jewish people.

Fewer than 600 births in the Jura by 2024, a first

Births in Swiss canton fall to record low

This content was published on Dec 13, 2025 In 2024, the number of babies born in canton Jura in northwestern Switzerland fell to 579 – the first time it has dipped below 600.

Dozens of divers remove rubbish from the right bank of Lake Thun

Dozens of Swiss divers clear rubbish from Lake Thun in annual clean-up

This content was published on Dec 13, 2025 More than 70 divers joined forces on Saturday to clear rubbish from Lake Thun’s right bank, between Hilterfingen and Gunten, in western Switzerland.

A shower of shooting stars reaches its peak during the night

Geminid meteor shower to light up Swiss skies as it reaches its peak

This content was published on Dec 13, 2025 One of the year’s most spectacular meteor showers is about to light up the night sky. The Geminids will reach their peak on Saturday night.

Large price differences when acquiring Swiss citizenship

Swiss citizenship costs cut in Basel and Bern, but big gaps remain

This content was published on Dec 13, 2025 Obtaining a Swiss passport will soon be cheaper in Basel and Bern, but the price watchdog says the gap between cantons is far too wide.

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