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Switzerland has agreed to return historic Benin bronzes and artifacts to Nigeria, marking a significant win in the global movement to restore cultural treasures to their rightful homes. The announcement came during high-level talks that also strengthened economic and security partnerships between the two nations.
Self-driving taxis are coming to Zurich later this year, marking Switzerland's first robotaxi service and a major step forward for autonomous vehicles in Europe. WeRide and Uber are partnering to bring driverless rides to the city, with plans to expand across 15 cities globally by 2030.
Trains in Switzerland are now rolling over solar panels installed between railway tracks, turning miles of unused space into clean energy. If the pilot works, it could unlock thousands of miles of railways worldwide without touching a single farm or forest.
Switzerland just approved a game-changing solar policy that rewards homeowners for feeding electricity into the grid when it's needed most. The new system protects small solar owners while encouraging smarter energy use across the country.
When northern Italy's water levels dropped dangerously low, Switzerland stepped up with a simple solution: open the floodgates. The neighboring country is now releasing extra water from Lake Lugano to help sustain Lake Maggiore and the region's vital rice farms.
Switzerland is mapping out an ambitious plan to quadruple its solar power capacity by 2050, transforming how 40,000 megawatts of clean energy will flow through the nation's grid. The comprehensive roadmap addresses technical challenges while keeping the country's renewable energy goals within reach.
Switzerland just made it easier and faster to build large solar farms across the country. The new law cuts through red tape to speed up clean energy development when it takes effect in just weeks.
Egypt is turning a stray dog problem into an international opportunity by exporting its native Baladi breed to Switzerland for security training. The program transforms street dogs into valuable working animals while addressing public safety concerns at home.
Switzerland's new local electricity communities are taking off, with nearly 2,000 neighborhoods now sharing solar power directly with each other. Just six months after becoming legal, these micro-grids are helping ordinary people generate, share, and consume renewable energy right where they live.
Defending champions Argentina secured their spot in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a thrilling 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in Kansas City. The win extends their unbeaten World Cup streak to 12 matches as they chase their second consecutive title.
Switzerland's Canton of Grisons is inviting communities to install solar panels on 50 retaining walls along public roads, turning overlooked infrastructure into clean energy generators. The initiative could power local communities while protecting farmland and forests from development.
Warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo just took a major step toward ending decades of bloodshed. An interim peace monitoring agreement signed in Switzerland brings new hope to millions affected by the long-running conflict.
Archaeologists uncovered what may be the first Roman bread ever found in Switzerland, perfectly preserved for two millennia at an ancient military camp. The rare discovery is rewriting when and how Rome established its frontier in the region.
A massive pit in northern Switzerland will house a revolutionary clean energy battery powerful enough to supply 210,000 homes for an entire day. The project shows how century-old technology is making a stunning comeback to solve our modern energy challenges.
Switzerland secured the 2028 World Judo Championships while celebrating a groundbreaking moment as deaf athletes competed alongside Olympic hopefuls at the Lausanne Grand Slam. The home crowd erupted when local hero Aurélien Bonferroni clinched bronze on an unforgettable day for the sport.
Computer science graduate Tanguy Nef '20 captured gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics just years after breaking his leg derailed his original skiing path. The 30-year-old athlete balanced full-time studies with World Cup competitions before joining Switzerland's national team.
Olympic champion Eileen Gu just became the first freeski athlete ever to win 20 World Cup events, dominating at Switzerland's Laax Open despite a scary crash. The fearless skier pushed herself on a victory lap attempt just weeks before the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Sandra Lavi Gojkovic walked away from corporate success and a comfortable life in Switzerland to protect children across rural India. Thirteen years later, her work reaches nearly 20,000 kids in 30 villages.
A Swiss startup is turning train tracks into clean energy generators by installing solar panels between the rails. After a year of successful testing, the technology is heading to Italy, South Korea, and beyond.
A Swiss startup turned 100 meters of railway track into a solar power plant, and the trial worked so well it's going permanent. Italy wants to build one next.
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