https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The Swiss mountain resort of Arosa has a new resident. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180712/swiss-town-cancels-national-day-fireworks-because-of-bear Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:34:18 +0200 swiss-town-cancels-national-day-fireworks-because-of-bear Geneva is to go without its big summer party the Fêtes de Genève (Geneva Festival) and even the huge fireworks display over the lake is no sure thing. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180215/switzerland-fetes-de-geneve-fireworks-party-over-geneva-ditches-summer-festival-plans Thu, 15 Feb 2018 11:17:17 +0100 switzerland-fetes-de-geneve-fireworks-party-over-geneva-ditches-summer-festival-plans Looking for a spectacular start to the New Year? Free firework displays at locations across the country will ensure 2018 goes off with a bang! https://www.thelocal.ch/20171229/where-to-celebrate-new-year-with-fireworks Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:50:36 +0100 where-to-celebrate-new-year-with-fireworks Swiss looking to celebrate New Year by letting off a firework or two are being warned of the strict import rules in place. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161229/swiss-warned-over-importing-fireworks Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:31:41 +0100 swiss-warned-over-importing-fireworks Don't yet have plans for New Year's Eve? See in 2017 by joining other revellers at one of these free Swiss parties. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161228/where-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-in-switzerland-for-free Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:30:09 +0100 where-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-in-switzerland-for-free Authorities in the canton of Valais have issued a warning about having fireworks and bonfires on Swiss National Day, August 1st, after the hot weather sparked a number of brush fires. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160729/hot-weather-causes-forest-fire-fears-in-valais Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:24:42 +0200 hot-weather-causes-forest-fire-fears-in-valais The lack of rain and snow in Switzerland is not just affecting winter tourism, it has also meant restrictions and even bans on the use of fireworks across the country because of the risk of forest fires. https://www.thelocal.ch/20151230/swiss-regions-limit-nye-fireworks-over-fire-risk Wed, 30 Dec 2015 18:15:04 +0100 swiss-regions-limit-nye-fireworks-over-fire-risk From mountain-top barbecues to sunrise breakfasts and cliff walks, follow The Local’s suggestions for making the most of Swiss national day on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20150730/10-great-places-to-be-on-swiss-national-day Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:03:52 +0200 10-great-places-to-be-on-swiss-national-day While people all over Switzerland are enjoying a real summer for a change, the dry weather could put a damper on the country's national day festivities. https://www.thelocal.ch/20150715/heatwave-threatens-august-1st-fireworks Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:08:26 +0200 heatwave-threatens-august-1st-fireworks An animal protection group in Basel is organizing a holiday for dogs over the Swiss National Day long weekend in order to protect them from the trauma of fireworks. https://www.thelocal.ch/20140729/basel-dogs-embark-on-national-day-holiday Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:29:00 +0200 basel-dogs-embark-on-national-day-holiday Celebrations on Swiss National Day on August 1st may be more muted than usual this year after the government ruled that anyone running a fireworks display must undergo a costly training course. https://www.thelocal.ch/20140725/new-rules-dampen-national-day-fireworks-fun Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:25:00 +0200 new-rules-dampen-national-day-fireworks-fun The Swiss celebrated their national day on August 1st under perfect blue skies with political speeches, farm brunches and fireworks. https://www.thelocal.ch/20130802/swiss-national-day-goes-off-with-a-bang Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:07:00 +0200 swiss-national-day-goes-off-with-a-bang