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Escrime: «Je suis sur le toit du monde. C’est fou…» Le Saviésan Lucas Malcotti est champion du monde – Le Nouvelliste

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Swiss fencer Lucas Malcotti captured the men’s épée world title, delivering a stunning breakthrough performance on the international stage. Competing at the highest level of world fencing, the athlete from Savièse secured the gold medal in a victory that reverberates across Swiss sport. According to coverage from RTS, the newly crowned champion expressed his immediate … Read more

Insolite: tous prénommés Paul, ils créent une cuvée «InterPaul» dans le vignoble vaudois

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A group of friends in Switzerland, all sharing the same first name, have launched a unique viticulture project known as “InterPaul.” The collective, which formed in 2020 through a WhatsApp group exclusively for individuals named Paul, has successfully produced a limited-edition wine sourced from the Vaud region, a prominent area for Swiss winemaking situated along … Read more

Incendie et fort dégagement de fumée à Monthey: la population appelée à fermer les fenêtres – Le Nouvelliste

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Authorities in Monthey, Switzerland, issued an urgent safety alert to residents on Tuesday following a significant industrial fire that generated large plumes of thick, black smoke over the town. Emergency services requested that the local population keep windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure to avoid inhaling potential combustion byproducts. The incident occurred at … Read more

Major Mudslides Cause Traffic Chaos in Switzerland: Latest Updates on Road Reopenings

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Authorities in the Valais region of Switzerland have reopened the Grande-Dixence road near Hérémence as of Friday at 17:00, following a closure caused by a significant mudslide. The reopening marks a restoration of access to the high-altitude area, which had been isolated by debris flows earlier in the week. Regional transport officials confirmed that cleanup … Read more

Neuchâtel: Activists Continue Occupation of Former Serrières Abattoirs

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A collective continues to occupy the former slaughterhouses in the Serrières district of Neuchâtel, maintaining a presence that they describe as “illegal but legitimate.” The occupation, which centers on the repurposed industrial site, has created a standoff between local activists seeking social space and municipal authorities managing public property. The situation has moved into a … Read more

10 Creative Ways to Spark Kids’ Interest in Hospitality Careers: How Animated Workbooks Are Revolutionizing Culinary & Hotel Skills in Switzerland

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Lisbon, Portugal — In the picturesque Swiss canton of Valais, where alpine peaks meet world-class hospitality, a quiet revolution is underway. Local educators and tourism professionals are introducing children as young as eight to the skills and excitement of hospitality careers through an innovative animated workbook program. With Switzerland facing a persistent labor shortage in … Read more

Putin and Xi Jinping to Strengthen Global Partnership

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to conduct a state visit to China on May 19 and 20, 2026, marking another critical juncture in the deepening strategic alignment between Moscow and Beijing. The visit, conducted at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, arrives at a time when both nations are seeking to consolidate a … Read more

Swiss Press Award 2024: Arnaud Robert Named Journalist of the Year for RTS Podcast and Nouvelliste Investigation

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Swiss journalist Arnaud Robert has been named Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Swiss Press Awards for his deeply personal podcast series documenting his journey following a mountain accident that left him tetraplegic. The RTS producer and former music journalist was honored at the national ceremony held in Bern on Friday evening, April 24, … Read more

Shooting in Kyiv, Ukraine: 6 Dead, Shooter Killed, Terror Investigation Launched

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Six killed in Kyiv shooting as police neutralize gunman At least six people were killed and several others injured in a shooting that erupted in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv on Thursday morning, according to Ukrainian officials. The gunman, identified by authorities as a 32-year-old local resident, opened fire in a public space before barricading … Read more

Swiss Ice Hockey Takes Action Following Fake Covid Certificate Scandal

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The Swiss ice hockey community is facing a sudden leadership void following the announcement that Patrick Fischer is no longer the head coach of the men’s national team. The news, confirmed by the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF) on April 13, 2026, marks a surprising turn for a program that has reached unprecedented heights in … Read more