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Nazi Links Found in Swiss Alpine Garden's History

Flore-Alpe botanical garden foundation reveals founder's connections to German war economy, prompts name change

French Entertainment Group to Acquire Charlie Chaplin Museum

Museum Studio and Fribourg Group enter exclusive talks to purchase the 14-hectare Chaplin's World museum in Corsier-sur-Vevey, signaling major changes for the Swiss cultural landmark.

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French Entertainment Group to Acquire Charlie Chaplin Museum

12:00 PM·archaeology

2000-Year-Old Roman Bridge Discovered in Canton Bern

Archaeological find reveals well-preserved oak structures and artifacts from daily Roman life

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2000-Year-Old Roman Bridge Discovered in Canton Bern

08:00 AM·culture

From Australia to Verzasca: Swiss Emigrants' Descendants Trace Roots

Australian family discovers ancestral connections in Ticino, highlighting Swiss emigration history and cultural preservation.

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From Australia to Verzasca: Swiss Emigrants' Descendants Trace Roots

04:00 PM·tourism

Saint Bernard Theme Park Opens in Martigny

Swiss President inaugurates new Barryland theme park celebrating iconic Saint Bernard dogs, marking significant investment in cultural tourism.

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Saint Bernard Theme Park Opens in Martigny

12:00 PM·culture

Historic Bern Clock Tower Reveals 500-Year Legacy

The Zytglogge, one of Europe's few functioning astronomical clocks, continues to mark time in Bern's UNESCO World Heritage site after five centuries.

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Historic Bern Clock Tower Reveals 500-Year Legacy

08:00 AM·culture

Switzerland-Ivory Coast Sign Historic Cultural Protection Agreement

First-of-its-kind agreement between Switzerland and Ivory Coast establishes framework for cultural asset protection and repatriation procedures.

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Switzerland-Ivory Coast Sign Historic Cultural Protection Agreement

12:00 PM·culture

Historic Gruyères Castle secures CHF 6.4 million renovation funding

Fribourg parliament approves major funding for restoration of iconic castle's ramparts, walkways and lighting system, highlighting Switzerland's commitment to preserving cultural heritage.

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Historic Gruyères Castle secures CHF 6.4 million renovation funding

04:00 PM·culture

Historic Russian Imperial Ring Stolen from Basel Museum

Valuable ring gifted by Tsar Alexander I in 1814 taken from alarmed display case at Haus zum Kirchgarten museum, triggering international cultural property alert

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Historic Russian Imperial Ring Stolen from Basel Museum

12:00 PM·transportation

Lake Geneva's CGN Shipping Company Faces CHF600 Million Modernization Need

Historic Lake Geneva fleet requires urgent CHF500-600 million investment for modernization, with six of eight steamboats deemed unfit for service.

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Lake Geneva's CGN Shipping Company Faces CHF600 Million Modernization Need

12:00 PM·tourism

Historic Grandhotel Giessbach's Future Under Environmental Leadership

Vera Weber, daughter of renowned environmentalists, temporarily manages the iconic Grandhotel Giessbach while continuing her conservation work, highlighting the intersection of heritage preservation and environmental activism.

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Historic Grandhotel Giessbach's Future Under Environmental Leadership

12:00 PM·culture

Montreux's enduring connection to Freddie Mercury draws thousands

Swiss lakeside town continues to attract Queen fans through growing number of Mercury-related attractions, highlighting Switzerland's role in music heritage.

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Montreux's enduring connection to Freddie Mercury draws thousands

04:00 PM·culture

Swiss Literary Pioneers Added to UNESCO World Heritage Register

Estates of writers Annemarie Schwarzenbach and Ella Maillart recognized by UNESCO's Memory of the World program for their groundbreaking 20th-century travel diaries.

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Swiss Literary Pioneers Added to UNESCO World Heritage Register

08:00 AM·culture

Swiss Culture Budget Unlocked After Historic Looted Art Agreement

Parliament approves CHF987.9 million culture budget for 2025-2028 after resolving dispute over Nazi-looted art management

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Swiss Culture Budget Unlocked After Historic Looted Art Agreement

04:00 PM·culture

Geneva Museum Safeguards Gaza's Archaeological Heritage Amid Conflict

The Museum of Art and History in Geneva showcases 44 preserved Gaza artifacts, highlighting Switzerland's role in protecting cultural heritage during international conflicts.

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Geneva Museum Safeguards Gaza's Archaeological Heritage Amid Conflict

04:00 PM·business

Historic Swiss Tent Maker Spatz Returns Production to Switzerland

Zurich-based Zelthangar acquires iconic Swiss tent brand Spatz, planning to restore domestic production and preserve scout camping heritage.

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Historic Swiss Tent Maker Spatz Returns Production to Switzerland

08:00 AM·culture

Historic Battle of Murten Panorama Seeks New Home

Foundation launches search for permanent exhibition site for nationally significant 19th-century panoramic painting ahead of 550th battle anniversary.

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