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Klaus-Michael Kühne, the billionaire majority shareholder and long-standing board member of Kühne+Nagel, has died aged 89. He helped turn the family logistics company into a global group and held interests in several major transport and industrial businesses.
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Jean Ziegler, a prominent Swiss sociologist, former politician, and one of the leading intellectual figures of the European left, has passed away in Geneva. A lifelong author and advocate, he was renowned for his fierce critiques of neoliberal globalisation and his fight for global justice.
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politics
Prominent Swiss People's Party member and long-serving parliamentarian Alfred Heer passes away unexpectedly in Zurich, marking end of significant political career.
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business
Pioneering entrepreneur and Swatch Group board member Esther Grether, known for breaking glass ceilings in Swiss business world, passes away in Basel.
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culture
The unexpected death of Swiss-Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh, 57, director of Africa's leading contemporary art museum and appointed curator for Venice Biennale 2026, marks a significant loss for the global art community.
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culture
Distinguished Swiss writer and former University of Zurich professor Peter von Matt, recipient of multiple prestigious literary awards including Goethe Prize, passes away after long illness.
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Architect of Switzerland's historic 1991 women's strike and prominent political figure passes away, leaving lasting legacy in gender equality movement
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culture
Celebrated Swiss composer and pioneer in sound ecology research passes away in Paris, leaving behind significant cultural and academic legacy in acoustic studies.
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culture
Switzerland's literary community faces double loss with the deaths of celebrated author Peter Bichsel (89) and Swiss Watching author Diccon Bewes (57).
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culture
Legendary Swiss rocker, known for hits 'Switzerland Reggae' and 'Lola Berlingo', passes away after leaving lasting impact on national music scene
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finance
Co-founder of prominent law firm Bär & Karrer and influential figure in Swiss banking passes away, leaving lasting legacy in financial sector
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innovation
Ake Gustafson, the inventor of the modern rectangular Tetra Pak carton, passes away in Châtel-St-Denis, leaving behind a legacy of revolutionary packaging innovation.
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sports
Olympic silver medalist and Swiss judo legend Eric Hänni, who won Switzerland's first Olympic judo medal in 1964, passed away on December 25.
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sports
26-year-old Swiss national team snowboarder Sophie Hediger, who achieved two World Cup podiums this season, tragically lost her life in an avalanche in Arosa.
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culture
Renowned artist known for colorful fiberglass sculptures and 'Motormenschen' series leaves lasting legacy in Swiss art
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