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Oil Price Fluctuations Highlight Urgency of Transforming Swiss Car Fleet
Switzerland's dependency on petrol and diesel is taking its toll. Member of the National Council, Michael Töngi, member of the central board of the Swiss Transport Club (VCS), demands answers from the Federal Council on how the transition to electric mobility can be accelerated.
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What were the top moments from the Oscars? | BBC News
The 2026 Oscars featured surprise wins, emotional speeches and some comical moments as stars gathered for Hollywood's biggest night.
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Brainweek 2026 - Wearing a Helmet Can Save Lives
In Switzerland, everything revolves around the brain for a week: Brainweek takes place from today, March 16th to Thursday, March 19th. Raising awareness about this vital organ should, however, happen throughout the year – exactly what the prevention campaign "Protect Your ...
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PFAS Ubiquitous in Swiss Soils Detected
PFAS are widespread in Switzerland, but elevated levels are found only at specific sites. A new evaluation compiles over a thousand measurements of PFAS pollution in Swiss soils, providing a more precise picture of the contamination situation.
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Issuance of the Latest Commemorative Coins: Swissmint Honours Animal of the Year 2026 with a Special Coin
With the latest special coin 'The Hedgehog', Swissmint honours the Animal of the Year 2026, selected by Pro Natura. The bimetallic coin will be released on March 19, 2026, and highlights the endangered species.
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Red Cross Campaign - 2 x Christmas in Canton Zurich
This week, trucks are arriving in Dielsdorf with 116 pallets of donated food and hygiene products, as well as 46 pallets of Coop packages. SRK ambassador Naomi Lareine and 32 Red Cross volunteers are actively helping with the sorting.
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6.5% More Agricultural Plastics Collected
According to official monitoring, ERDE Switzerland collected over 2,660 tonnes of agricultural plastics in 2025. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of about 6.5%. The potential remains significant.
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40 Years of Giardino Ascona - An Icon of Tessiner Hospitality Celebrates Anniversary
Four decades of Mediterranean lifestyle, live hospitality, and stylish relaxation: Giardino Ascona celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026.
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Awarded: 'Sheila Hicks: a little bit of a lot of things' among the Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025
Federal Office of Culture (FOC) Awards 'Sheila Hicks: a little bit of a lot of things' as one of the 'Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025'.
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Mother Cow Switzerland a Guest at AMA Once Again
Mother Cow Switzerland is once again part of the 'Farmers' Land' at the AMA in Schachen, Aarau this year. From March 25 to 29, 2026, experts will share knowledge about mother cow husbandry. A varied supporting program also offers fascinating insights into the world of mother ...
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Austria Joins High Seas Protection Agreement - An Important Step for Ocean Conservation
Global Responsibility Knows No Shores: Austria Decides to Join the High Seas Protection Agreement.
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