Stories from Switzerland

Heart surgeon Maisano attempted to implant a Cardioband for a leaky heart valve, but the procedure was unsuccessful despite multiple attempts to attach and contract the device. Maisano stated they needed a perfect result.

The canton of Ticino has experienced a increase in costs for Spitex (home care services), a trend linked to the region's long-standing focus on outpatient treatments. Ticino reportedly has the highest number of private home care services in Switzerland.

Switzerland has opened a baby nest facility, which was described as one of the first worldwide.

Ukrainian refugees are imitating war sounds that have been seared into their memories for a current show at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich.

An earthquake is planned to be triggered and activated in the Gotthard region of Switzerland. Buttons have been pressed in Gotthard to trigger and activate an earthquake, according to a European news source. A project aims to trigger and meticulously document an earthquake in Gotthard, Switzerland. Project coordinator Menandrin Mayer showed the necessary preparations days before the planned start. Researchers are descending 1.5 kilometers below the Earth's surface in an electric vehicle for this experiment.

A demonstration related to Gaza occurred in Geneva, Switzerland, which resulted in clashes or riots.

A tragic incident occurred involving a demonstrator, according to the source.

One hundred emergency personnel were deployed for several hours in Zurich following a fire incident. The cause of the fire incident in Zurich, which required 100 emergency personnel, is still unclear.

A contract package between Switzerland and the European Union concerning the future bilateral path has been released. The European Movement Switzerland views this as a tangible opportunity, a sentiment expressed today at their General Assembly in Bern.

The Wild Strubel trail run is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 13, 2026. The event will start from Crans-Montana, spanning between Valais and the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. The course features glaciers, mountain huts, and alpine trails, connecting locations like Kurbad and Kandersteg. Sources indicate the event will have departure points from Kronenbourg and Croix.