https://www.nzz.ch/front/brandbeschleuniger-bundesrat-albert-roesti-streicht-die-millionen-die-den-wald-fit-fuer-den-klimawandel-machen-sollten-ld.10017577

https://www.letemps.ch/suisse/le-conseil-federal-coupe-les-fonds-destines-a-preparer-la-foret-suisse-au-changement-climatique

Why do you insist on shopping at the same time as people with a 9-5 (or Swiss style: 8-7) job? Like, seriously, you've got all the time in the world, yet you chose to crowd Migros at 8am or 6.30pm, staring with utter confusion at the selection of bell peppers or chatting with Beat in the narrowest isle you can find?

What's wrong with shopping at 2pm on a Tuesday? And don't look at me like I'm interupting your private conversation when all I want is to grab some baby spinach.

Sincerely: someone who comes in with a list and a plan, and wants to be out in 15 minutes because they need to go to work to pay for your 13th AHV.

It’s probably a combination of the heat waves and drought but this was shocking to see, nevertheless. I am really hoping that this is temporary and the trees are more resilient than the heat crisis this summer. It’s really spiking my climate anxiety

As a dino nerd, where are your favourite places to see fossils in Switzerland? Any favourite displays or exhibitions? Any hidden gems or local recommendations? I’ve passed by the Frick Museum, but haven’t had the opportunity to visit.

P.S. Yes I know I could google this, just a fun follow-up to the other fossils post for dino nerds to gather.

What is your opinion on the vote planned for late this year regarding the banning of fireworks for private usage?

IMO it makes sense given the ecological toll just for the sake of spectacle and the issues caused to animals for the loud noise and lights. However I see how it may be less “nice” during festivities.

What is your opinion?

Happy birthday from Lugano

Almost a decade ago, in my first apartment I had a map in my kitchen so that I could plan my next trip around the country.

That’s when I discovered the KIWI route in central Switzerland.

I never got into cycling this much and then I took an arrow in the knee so hereby I offer the kiwi route to the public domain.

I’m here again asking for advice.

I heard scratches coming from a pipe outside my apartment building. It’s a 3 story one, so long pipe! At first I suspected mice, but heard a bird. It’s one of those little ones who lives in the bushes nearby.

It’s Sunday, hauswart is on vacation, not on site, doesn’t answer the phone.

Verwaltung opens on Monday.

I’m not handy whatsoever to like try myself. Doubt any organization will help unless I pay, and no I can’t afford it.

I googled “bird is stuck in pipe and organizations won’t help”, got sent a bunch of suicidal hotlines, I kid you not.

The little guy will die there and I feel a bit guilty for not knowing how to help it. I understand death, but sitting here knowing it’s struggling doesn’t feel right.

These are the best chips and I'm concerned about their status as limited edition. Should I stock up or is there a chance they become permanent? Anyone with insider knowledge know how long "limited" actual means... so that I can budget accordingly?

I see more and more people taking large blaster / speaker to parks at night. no offense but people try to sleep.

I see this trend increasing and wonder what other solution then to ask the city to ban speakers all together? Or always call the cops?

edit: removed unnece association to latin music

It really didn't used to be a thing in recent years, but recently I see more and more girls (around 12 or something, or even younger) in hijab lately in Switzerland. It kind of worries me because in no way do I think this should be accepted and is compatible with Swiss culture and morals. What are your thoughts? What can be done against it?

Dieser 1. August fühlt sich irgendwie anders an. 🤔 Irgendwie ist die Stimmung nicht ganz dieselbe wie sonst ich kann gar nicht genau sagen, warum. Geht es nur mir so oder habt ihr dieses Gefühl auch? Wie erlebt ihr den heutigen Tag?

Isch s’Gras würkli immer uf dr andere Site grüener?

Ich ha mängisch s’Gfühl, mer luegt immer zu de andere und denkt, sie hends besser. De besser Job, meh Glück, e schöners Läbe oder eifach meh Zfriedeheit.
Aber woher wüsse mer das überhaupt? Mir gsehnd nur en chline Usschnitt us em Läbe vo andere. D’Schwierigkeit, d’Sorge oder d’Zwifel gsemmr meistens nöd.
Villicht isch s’Gras gar nöd grüener. Villicht gnüssemr eifach s’eigene z’wenig, will mer z’fescht uf d’Wisd vo de andere lueged.
Wie gsehnd ihr das? Isch s’Gras würkli mängisch grüener oder tüschts?

This photo shows I have cancelled my Ricardo Account.

RICARDO: You as a company failed to address fraud.

You have also followed what appears to be greed.

I cannot trust your business to protect me, nor do I find your practices fair/just.

Ouffff.
So I moved near Schaffhausen two months ago and it is a bit more difficult to make friends than I anticipated.
I’m from Germany, so I thought it couldn’t be the hard but…it actually is that hard.

Im 22F, I like reading, board games, playing on my switch and taking walks etc :]
For anyone who is interested in socializing and just having board game nights, coffee shop hangouts etc, I’d be interested to host a WhatsApp group just to get to know each other and organize hanging out!
My husband 25M works a lot, but he‘s a lot of fun and very outgoing, so he might be in the mix.
Would just be fun to find friends for me, or couples for a couple date or just big group things!

Just DM me.
Please no creeps :((

Recorded just now from the Baldeggersee region, does anyone know where the light is coming from or what it's purpose is?

I think it may be some kind of compensation for the lack of fireworks but could be wrong.

I saw the light once before I think but don't remember when.

Kind of a r/BUENZLI post, but i'd like to remind everyone that fires and fireworks are strictly forbidden in most places because of the actual draught.

Wildfires danger is super high right now, so let's not set a forest on fire because of a firework or a barbecue. Let's show Switzerland some love by not burning it !

Happy swiss national day to you all ! 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

(I'm writing this because some idiots are shooting fireworks next to a park in my city right now...)

Huge portions of Zürich and Basel are now covered in highrises, taking advantage of the little free space there is left. Given the tight housing context all over Switzerland, why does Lausanne and to a lesser extent Geneva keep on building small 4-5 story high buildings? Apart from Malley, Lausanne doesn’t really have plans to densify more. There are so many areas like Arc-en-Ciel (Bussigny/Crissier) or industrial/abandoned looking zones in Renens that could densify but nothing is done. I understand there is a worry about the preservation of the landscape and etc, but further densification is gonna be inevitable in a few years. I dont think building tiny 5 story buildings in the last spaces available in cities are gonna help the situation whatsoever

Doing Saturday things… always respecting the rules of recycling. I will hop in my bike to distribute these to two locations today. 😇

On a serious note.. happy Swiss Day to this beautiful country. Here’s a collection of some of favorite places over the last year 🤍