Stories from Glarus · Switzerland

A rockfall occurred at Kleiner Nesthorn in Switzerland, described by witnesses as a gray avalanche. The debris caused immediate congestion and blockage in the area. Witnesses noted that the accumulation began within minutes of the initial event.

Landammann Kaspar Becker called on attendees to practice tolerance and genuine democracy during the annual Landsgemeinde assembly in Glarus.

The annual Landsgemeinde assembly took place in the Canton of Glarus. Landammann Kaspar Becker delivered an opening speech calling for tolerance and genuine democracy. The assembly addressed more than ten different business matters.

Kaspar Becker has completed his two-year term as Landammann, the president of the Glarus government. Becker said the need for responsible use of expanded rights during his address. He stated that communal and responsible action leads to widely supported solutions and has enabled successful coexistence for decades. Landammann Kaspar Becker called on attendees to practice tolerance and genuine democracy during the annual assembly.