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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:56:35 GMTSwiss pleased with security situation at Bürgenstock summit
Following the meeting between delegations from the United States, Iran and mediating states, the Swiss canton of Nidwalden has given a positive assessment of the event. Security was ensured at all times during the event on the Bürgenstock, it said. ...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:32:49 GMTNew Swiss regional network to steer children away from ‘all-digital’ lifestyle
A new network in French-speaking Switzerland aims to limit children’s exposure to smartphones and the “all-digital” world. Launched on Monday in Geneva, it offers two pledges for parents of children under ages six and 15. It is also calling on ...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:47 GMTHistoric Swiss steam tram gets heritage protection status
The canton of Bern’s Historic Preservation Authority has granted listed status to the city of Bern's iconic steam tram, which is over 130 years old. It is the first vehicle of its kind in Switzerland to be granted this protected status. Following a...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:14:31 GMTHeatwave alert raised to highest level in parts of Switzerland
Several regions in Switzerland raised their heatwave warning to its highest level (4) on Monday afternoon. The area around Lake Neuchatel, Lake Biel and Lake Murten, along with the central Valais and the Lake Geneva regions have all moved to a high-r...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:29:45 GMTAttendance at EPHJ trade fair in Geneva hit by G7 Summit
The EPHJ high-precision trade fair, which took place last week in Geneva, did not attract the same number of visitors this year as in previous years due to the disruption caused by the G7 summit in nearby Evian, France. + Get the most important news ...