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The ALPS Alpine Museum in Bern has returned a 15th-century saint statue to the municipality of Baltschieder in canton Valais, its original home. The repatriation, celebrated with a helicopter transport, marks a shift in how museums handle cultural artifacts from Alpine regions.
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politics
A new examination of federal archives reveals that Swiss police secretly monitored at least 39 government ministers, including future presidents like Christoph Blocher and Ruth Dreifuss, between 1930 and 1989. The surveillance was part of the notorious 'Secret Files Scandal', with files opened based on the officials' political activities in their youth.
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archaeology
In a rare find, archaeologists in Windisch, canton of Aargau, have unearthed the charred remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman flatbread, offering new insights into the daily life and diet of the Vindonissa settlement.
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archaeology
In Gelterkinden, Baselland Archaeology has unearthed the stone foundation of the 'Weiherhaus', a noble residence from the 14th-15th century that had been sought by historians for nearly 90 years, confirming its location and historical significance.
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culture
Historic Lausanne Cathedral celebrates 750th anniversary with ceremony featuring Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, highlighting its cultural and institutional significance.
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culture
Historic Lausanne Cathedral celebrates 750th anniversary of consecration with ceremony featuring government officials and highlighting its role in Swiss cultural heritage.
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history
Flore-Alpe botanical garden foundation reveals founder's connections to German war economy, prompts name change
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history
Historical investigation reveals Flore-Alpe botanical garden founder's connections to German war economy during 1940-1944
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archaeology
Archaeological excavation in canton Jura uncovers significant prehistoric settlement with pottery and jewelry dating back to 1,050-650 BC at planned waste disposal center.
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archaeology
Archaeologists uncover well-preserved remains of ancient Roman bridge in canton Bern, including over 300 oak piles and artifacts from daily Roman life.
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archaeology
Archaeological find reveals well-preserved oak structures and artifacts from daily Roman life
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science
Rare Lariosaurus discovery provides new insights into ancient swimming behavior
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history
Century-old 'Rigikrankheit' environmental scandal revealed through defamation trial, explaining mysterious illnesses that once plagued visitors to the famous Swiss mountain.
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culture
Geneva's Red Cross Museum launches innovative 'Tuning In' exhibition, showcasing unique humanitarian sound archives and shared human experiences.
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culture
Special events and exhibition planned to mark anniversary of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who served as professor at the University of Basel from 1869 to 1879.
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education
University of Basel launches events and exhibition featuring original documents to mark 125th anniversary of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's death.
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history
Historic memorial ceremony in Ticino marks the installation of 'stumble stones' honoring Italian partisans who died fleeing fascism to Switzerland in 1944.
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culture
A protest art piece critiquing controversial 18th-century banker David de Pury's slavery connections has been stolen from Neuchâtel's city center, highlighting ongoing debates about Switzerland's colonial heritage.
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archaeology
University of Bern researchers collaborate with modern tattoo artists to decode complex prehistoric tattooing methods preserved on a 2,000-year-old Siberian mummy.
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environment
Switzerland marks 20th anniversary of first bear sighting since species extinction, with 22 bears documented since 2005, though only one currently resides in Lower Engadine.
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