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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.
A Swiss alpine skier captured the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics and didn't stop there. Franjo von Allmen went on to win three gold medals total, turning his Olympic dreams into reality on the slopes of Milan Cortina.
Great Britain's men's curling team secured their spot in the Winter Olympics final after an intense 8-5 victory over Switzerland in the semi-finals. The team called it the "hardest fought win" they've ever achieved as they prepare for the biggest match of their lives.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
Great Britain's men's curling team secured their spot in the Olympic final with an impressive 8-5 victory over Switzerland. The win puts Team GB one match away from Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games.
A brand new winter sport captivated crowds as ski mountaineering made its first-ever Olympic appearance Thursday. Athletes sprinted uphill on skis through heavy snow in Italy, creating history and thrilling sold-out crowds.
Marianne Fatton just became the first person in history to win an Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering. The grueling Alpine sport made its debut at this year's Winter Olympics, and Switzerland claimed the historic first victory.
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An amateur photographer found undeveloped film from the 1950s inside a vintage camera bought at a thrift shop. The photos show a Swiss ski trip, and now experts are searching for anyone who recognizes the faces.
Marie-Philip Poulin just made Olympic history, becoming the first woman to score 20 goals in Olympic hockey. The Canadian captain reached the milestone during a semifinal game against Switzerland at the Milan Cortina Games.
Swiss skier Loïc Meillard captured slalom gold, completing his country's stunning sweep of nearly every men's alpine skiing event at the Winter Olympics. Japan also made history with their first-ever figure skating pairs medal.
After resigning to protest Myanmar's military coup, a young physician faced unemployment and arrest threats before winning a scholarship to Switzerland. Her journey from darkness to a PhD shows how perseverance can triumph over impossible odds.
A 23-year-old Swiss skier who lost his father as a teen and relied on crowdfunding to continue competing just made Olympic history. Franjo von Allmen captured his third gold medal in five days, joining only two other men to accomplish the feat.
Vermont skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle clinched his second Olympic silver medal in super-G at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind Switzerland's gold medalist. The 34-year-old's repeat podium finish proves his incredible consistency at skiing's highest level.
Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen just made Olympic history, becoming only the third male skier ever to win three gold medals at a single Winter Games. The 24-year-old's super-G victory in Bormio puts him alongside legendary names from 1956 and 1968.
Franjo Von Allmen soared to the top of the podium Saturday, claiming Switzerland's newest Olympic downhill gold medal. The rising star outpaced two Italian competitors on their home snow in a thrilling finish.
In his first-ever Olympic race, 24-year-old Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen captured gold in the men's downhill, beating a hometown favorite by just half a second. The thrilling win kicked off the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics with heart-pounding speed and split-second drama.
A 24-year-old Swiss skier who once crowdfunded his career after his father's death just became the first Olympic champion of 2026. Franjo von Allmen's journey from working construction sites to the top of the podium proves dreams don't have an expiration date.
Franjo von Allmen, who nearly quit skiing at 17 due to financial struggles, just won Switzerland's first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 24-year-old's journey from crowdfunded teenager to Olympic champion proves that one community's belief can change everything.
A groundbreaking surgical technique is helping cancer survivors give birth by moving their reproductive organs out of harm's way during treatment. Eight babies have been born so far, with the latest arrival being Europe's first success story.
Switzerland's ancient yodelling tradition just earned a spot on UNESCO's prestigious cultural heritage list. The Alpine vocal art is now blending with modern music genres, proving old traditions can thrive in new ways.
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