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The Swiss canton of Glarus has voted this way since medieval times—with the goal to find a solution that's “a little bit OK for everyone and a little bit not OK with everyone.” Each spring, citizens ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Government: Swiss To Absolve Europe’s Last Witch
Europe’s last witch will soon be exonerated thanks to a decision by the parliament of the Swiss canton Glarus, 225 years after authorities decapitated her. Anna Goeldi was suspected of hiding needles ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Government: The Glarus mountain village of Braunwald is in crisis—now the funicular needs help, too
The Braunwald funicular is deep in the red. A loss of approximately two million Swiss francs is expected for 2026. The canton of Glarus is providing 600,000 francs in aid and ensuring that rail ...
News Switzerland » Glarus » Government: Celebrating Swiss Independence in New Glarus
NEW GLARUS, Wis.-- The New Glarus “Volksfest” brought together hundreds of people to celebrate Swiss Independence Day at Wilhelm Tell Shooting Ground on Sunday. Swiss Independence Day is August 1, and ...