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swissinfo. ch > eng > various > swiss-commercial-vehicle-market-grows-again-in-the-first-quarter > 91229627

Swiss commercial vehicle market sees early year growth

11+ hour, 3+ min ago  (213+ words) The share of all-electric vehicles in sales has continued to rise. From January to March 2026, a total of 9, 406 commercial vehicles were put on the road, as reported by the Swiss Automobile Import Association. This corresponds to an increase of 6. 7% compared…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > various > body-of-pilot-who-crashed-in-the-bavona-valley-in-ticino-recovered > 91232612

Body of pilot who crashed in Swiss canton recovered

4+ hour, 32+ min ago  (184+ words) The 64-year-old Swiss national from the canton of Fribourg had been flying from Locarno-Magadino in the direction of German-speaking Switzerland. The recovery of his body could be carried out thanks to the change in snow conditions, which ensured the safety…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > foreign-affairs > switzerland-examines-participation-in-eu-port-alliance-for-basel-harbour > 91231583

Switzerland wants to join EU port alliance

6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (110+ words) Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans said the move would be an "important building block" in the fight against organised crime. He met the relevant authorities in Belgium on Wednesday and Thursday. Jans gave three reasons for participating in the port…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > foreign-affairs > hundreds-demonstrate-in-zurich-against-the-iran-war > 91228826

Hundreds demonstrate in Zurich against Iran war

9+ hour, 29+ min ago  (132+ words) Protesters demanded "an end to the imperialist war of aggression" and self-determination for the Iranian people. + Hormuz disruption: the stakes for Switzerland This also included the monarchist Iranian flag with the lion in the centre. Reza Pahlavi, the son of…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > climate-adaptation > commission-warns-of-consequences-of-climate-change-for-lake-constance > 91228827

Swiss researchers fear climate impact in Lake Constance

11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (464+ words) The lake is sufficiently oxygenated at present, but the International Commission for the Protection of Lake Constance (IGKB) believes that this may change with climate change. + How clean is Swiss groundwater? Because the air temperatures and therefore the water are…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > agribusiness > how-the-war-in-iran-is-affecting-the-swiss-food-industry > 91222643

How the war in Iran is affecting the Swiss food industry

12+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1044+ words) I cover food and agribusiness and have a special interest in sustainable supply chains, food safety and quality, as well emerging players and trends in the food industry. A background in forestry and conservation biology led me down the path…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > various > forest-fire-in-southern-switzerland-contained-after-overnight-effort > 91226069

Forest fire in southern Switzerland contained after overnight effort

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (263+ words) Five helicopters from Swisshelicopter and Heli Bernina, along with an army Super Puma, were used to support the fire service. The Rhaetian Railway line remains closed until further notice, with replacement buses running. The fire near the Brusio circular viaduct…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > various > outdoor-swimming-season-begins-in-zurich > 91224409

First outdoor pools open in Zurich as swimming season begins

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (219+ words) SWI swissinfo. ch First outdoor pools open in Zurich as swimming season begins Zurich's first outdoor pools will open on Saturday, with the Utoquai lakeside pool and the Seebach outdoor pool welcoming swimmers, the city said on Wednesday. However, keen…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > various > former-fire-safety-officer-refuses-to-answer-questions-over-crans%E2%80%91montana-fire > 91226474

Former fire safety officer refuses to answer questions over Crans'Montana fire

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (580+ words) Appearing before prosecutors leading the investigation, the former employee of Chermignon " now part of Crans'Montana, but until 2017 the municipality responsible for Le Constellation " chose to remain silent. As a result, the questioning ended after just 15 minutes. Wednesday's session marked the…...

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swissinfo. ch > eng > various > public-support-for-the-army-jamie-dimons-warnings-and-the-artemis-ii-moon-mission > 91223481

Public support for the army, Jamie Dimon's warnings, and the Artemis II Moon mission

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (895+ words) Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday I look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US " in politics, finance and science. Help us improve the…...