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Alpine Nightmare: Glacier Collapse Traps Water, Threatens Swiss Valleys With Floods

31 May 2025

A huge ice, mud, and rock landslide engulfed the Swiss village of Blatten on Wednesday, forming a dam behind a wall of glacial debris that held millions of cubic meters of water captive and raised the specter of catastrophic downstream flooding. The tragedy occurred after one side of the mountain...

Switzerland Glacier Collapse: Alpine Village Buried in Ice, One Missing | VIDEO

29 May 2025

A huge glacier breakoff in Switzerland destroyed the Alpine village of Blatten, leaving nearly all of it under rubble and one person missing. The vast Birch Glacier ruptured at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, sending a combination of ice, stone, and mud into the Lötschental Valley just days after authorities...

Vlogger Climbs World’s Longest Stairway in Switzerland | WATCH

23 May 2025

Ever dreamed of ascending the world's longest staircase? A travel YouTuber recently embarked on this intimidating challenge in Switzerland and climbed the Niesen Stairway, which follows alongside the Niesenbahn funicular railway and is a Guinness World Record holder. Nicknamed Switzerland's Pyramid because of its inclining triangular profile, the stairway features...

Switzerland Explores Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Use

15 Feb 2025

Switzerland will consider the legalization of the use of recreational cannabis after a parliamentary commission proposal on Friday. The proposed bill, voted through the lower house's health commission by 14 to nine against and two abstentions, proposes a strictly controlled system for opening up access to adults. Today, cannabis in...

Switzerland Moves To Ban International Adoptions Over Abuse And Exploitation Fears

29 Jan 2025

Switzerland's government announced Wednesday that it plans to ban international adoptions, citing past abuses in the practice. Based on findings by an independent group of experts, the government concluded that even the strictest adoption laws cannot fully prevent misconduct. Officials believe a ban is the best way to safeguard the...

Switzerland New Laws For 2025 Bans Burqa In Public, Sparks Cultural Freedom Debate

02 Jan 2025

Switzerland rang in the year 2025 with the introduction of several new policies, among them a contentious law banning face coverings in public, targeting the burqa. The new rule, which came into effect on Wednesday, follows a controversial "anti-burqa" initiative that was approved by 51.2% of voters in a national...

Rifaat al-Assad Flees to Dubai Amid War Crimes Charges in Switzerland

28 Dec 2024

Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, who is facing war crime charges in Switzerland for his role in the brutal 1982 suppression of a revolt, recently flew from Beirut to Dubai, according to two Lebanese security officials. The officials noted that several members of the Assad...

Switzerland And EU Strike Historic Trade Deal, Enhancing Ties Amid Geopolitical Tensions

21 Dec 2024

Switzerland and the European Union announced a landmark agreement on Friday aimed at significantly overhauling their trade relations. The deal, which touches on a wide range of sectors from electricity and transport to state aid and freedom of movement, is set to strengthen ties between the two parties and offer...

Student Stuns In Lehenga At Graduation Ceremony In Switzerland | WATCH

16 Dec 2024

A 25-year-old Indian-origin student, Lakshmi Kumari, created a buzz as she appeared in a lehenga for her graduation ceremony in Switzerland. She donned a green and golden lehenga to celebrate her achievement and her Indian heritage. Speaking to HT.com, Lakshmi said it was the first lehenga she ever owned and...

Switzerland Revamps Cold War Bunkers: 0m Plan To Shield Against Uncertainty

Switzerland Revamps Cold War Bunkers: $250m Plan To Shield Against Uncertainty

13 Dec 2024

Switzerland is set to modernize its aging network of nuclear shelters, an infrastructure increasingly viewed as essential in a volatile global climate, especially since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This initiative underscores Switzerland’s commitment to safeguarding its population of 9 million, which includes foreigners and refugees. The nation’s extensive shelter system...

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