Switzerland

A new study shows that beavers in northern Switzerland have turned a stream corridor into a major carbon sink, storing over 1,000 tonnes of carbon in just 13 years. Researchers found these wetlands capture carbon at rates up to ten times higher than similar areas without beavers. The findings highlight beavers' potential role in climate mitigation.

18 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Switzerland defeated front-runners Canada on day four of the World Women's Curling Championship to claim the top position in the standings. The Swiss team now holds a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, with Canada and South Korea trailing closely.

Switzerland's men's curling team secured a victory in a top-of-the-table match at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games on February 15. This win keeps their record perfect in the round robin stage. The result highlights the competitive nature of the tournament's standings.

15 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Dean Kukan scored 1:49 into overtime to give Switzerland a 4-3 victory over Czechia in the Olympic men's hockey preliminary round. The win secured second place in Group A for Switzerland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Czechia, despite a late tying goal, now faces a tougher path to a medal.

Switzerland secured the gold medal in the inaugural men's team combined alpine skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Franjo von Allmen and Tanguy Nef combining for a winning time of 2:44.04. The victory marked von Allmen's second gold of the Games after his men's downhill win. Austria and a second Swiss team tied for silver, while the United States finished 16th.

9 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The inaugural Men’s Team Combined Alpine Skiing event takes place on Monday at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Switzerland fields a strong pairing of Marco Odermatt and Loic Meillard, breaking up their world championship gold-medal combination for the Olympic debut. Other contenders include Austria, host nation Italy and the United States.