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This year's Swiss National Day on August 1st was unusually quiet, with widespread firework bans leading to fewer incidents. While nearly 80,000 people enjoyed traditional farm brunches, accusations of double standards arose over exemptions granted for official firework displays.
about 1 month ago · 3 sources
Environment
As Switzerland records its highest temperature of 2026 amid a fourth summer heatwave, severe drought conditions have forced cantons like Basel City to cancel traditional August 1st fireworks, raising concerns about public safety and the nation's energy demands for cooling.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +2 more
Swiss National Day
As August 1st approaches, a new poll shows a majority of Swiss associate the nation's birth with the 1848 federal state, rather than the 1291 pact. This evolving sense of identity comes as the Swiss president's annual address emphasizes enduring values during times of crisis.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
