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The Glarus mountain resort of Braunwald will discontinue traditional ski operations from the 2026/27 winter season, citing the impacts of climate change and unsustainable costs. The decision highlights the growing crisis facing Swiss winter tourism as a forward-looking initiative is launched to reinvent the village's economy.
Rega, the Swiss air rescue service, conducted 20,463 missions in 2025, assisting an average of 36 patients per day. The total number of missions was 7% higher than the five-year average, with helicopter missions increasing by 3.7% compared to the previous year, highlighting the service's critical role.
Following a series of accidents, there are increasing calls in Switzerland to introduce a legal alcohol limit for skiers. Proponents point to models like Italy's, while opponents express concerns about the potential negative impact on tourism and the difficulty of enforcement.
Swiss ski resorts from Zermatt to St. Moritz are seeing a significant surge in visitors from the United States and Canada, with tourism officials noting a strong post-pandemic recovery and continued growth even in the face of the strong Swiss franc.
Swiss glaciers have reached their annual loss point weeks ahead of schedule, raising urgent concerns about climate change impacts on Alpine environments
Swiss glaciers have lost all winter accumulation by early July, marking earliest Glacier Loss Day in recorded history, raising urgent climate concerns.
Residents of the Swiss mountain village of Brienz/Brinzauls must prepare for potential years of evacuations as experts warn of continued landslide risks, despite ongoing mitigation efforts.
The Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt is experiencing an unprecedented influx of American property buyers, marking a significant shift in Switzerland's luxury real estate market.
Military reports 26% increase in unexploded ordnance discoveries, issues urgent safety advisory for popular hiking regions.
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