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President Keller-Sutter celebrates August 1 on the Rütli

President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter celebrates August 1st on the Rütli in the canton of Uri. Unlike the majority of the other members of the Federal Council, she restricts herself to an appearance as part of the Swiss National Day celebrations. An overview:

30,000 francs per journey

Taxpayers have to bleed for new night train connection

From 2026, SBB trains will travel to Sweden overnight three times a week. It sounds romantic for passengers - but the service will cost taxpayers a lot of money. The federal government is adding around 30,000 francs per journey.

She laughs awkwardly

Who is the mysterious woman next to the affair couple?

At a Coldplay concert in Boston, the affair between the CEO of Astronomer and the head of HR was made public. However, a third person can be seen on the video. Who is Alyssa Stoddard?

Comeback on the Gurten

Will Smith, the slap in the face and his love of Switzerland

It comes as no surprise that Will Smith is now performing in Switzerland. "It's fantastic," he enthused about Zurich in a video last year. After the Oscar scandal in 2022, the 56-year-old is now back as a rapper.

30,000 francs per journey

Taxpayers have to bleed for new night train connection

From 2026, SBB trains will travel to Sweden overnight three times a week. It sounds romantic for passengers - but the service will cost taxpayers a lot of money. The federal government is adding around 30,000 francs per journey.

She laughs awkwardly

Who is the mysterious woman next to the affair couple?

At a Coldplay concert in Boston, the affair between the CEO of Astronomer and the head of HR was made public. However, a third person can be seen on the video. Who is Alyssa Stoddard?

Comeback on the Gurten

Will Smith, the slap in the face and his love of Switzerland

It comes as no surprise that Will Smith is now performing in Switzerland. "It's fantastic," he enthused about Zurich in a video last year. After the Oscar scandal in 2022, the 56-year-old is now back as a rapper.

Boris Becker, Hugh Grant, Kristen Stewart

These celebrity affairs have caused controversy

Lies, love, cheating: celebrity break-ups have been a hotly debated topic in the public eye for years. Especially when it comes to cheating. These seven celebrity affairs were particularly controversial.

Small festival miracle

Tomorrowland builds a new main stage in 48 hours

Just two days after the devastating fire, Tomorrowland presents a new mainstage. The organizers achieved in one night what hardly anyone thought possible - the festival starts as planned.

Culture - Summer series (4)

A small open-air cinema brings Locarno's films to the valleys

In the weeks leading up to the Locarno Film Festival, a traveling cinema brings gems from its history to the village squares of the Locarno valleys. Within four years, this charming movie theater under a starry sky has become the unofficial pre-festival.

Humpensatz reading on the Gurten

"Today you are meeting a person who will soon be very important to you"

Reading the hump sentence is not difficult: the symbols are easy to recognize, the interpretation simple. blue News host Bettina Bestgen looks into their future with visitors at the Gurtenfestival.

25 years ahead of the times

How a Dutchman mercilessly holds up a mirror to Switzerland

While Switzerland is still arguing about home office rules, Dutch entrepreneur Marcel Bootsman has been showing how it's done since 2000 - with all the advantages and disadvantages.

Music

Gianna Nannini rocks Locarno's Piazza Grande

The Italian singer Gianna Nannini rocked Locarno's Piazza Grande on Thursday evening as part of "Moon & Stars". At the first of a total of three concerts in Switzerland, the 71-year-old also sang "Un'estate italiana" to match the hot July night in Ticino.

Streaming

Netflix relies on artificial intelligence for films and series

Netflix viewers can look forward to more recordings generated with artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence offers the opportunity to make films and series not only cheaper, but also better, argued Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

"Now everyone knows we had sex"

US comedian Pete Davidson becomes a father

US comedian Pete Davidson's private life has often made the headlines. The ex-boyfriend of singer Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian is now expecting a child with model Elsie Hewitt.

Driving too fast

Emma Watson not allowed behind the wheel for six months

A court in Oxford has banned Emma Watson from driving for six months for speeding.

Daily Dose of Showbiz

Mullet at the Gurten

The worst hairstyle of all time is back

Short at the front, long at the back - mullets are celebrating a revival at the Gurtenfestival. We wanted to know from the festival visitors: How has the 1980s trend hairstyle changed? And which cut doesn't work at all?

Anti-war film "Warfare" now on blue Video

In the midst of battle - The horror of war from the perspective of a real veteran

Together with war veteran Ray Mendoza, "Civil War" director Alex Garland has created a film that comes uncomfortably close to the experience of war. "Warfare" is an unsparing, sober and real-time account of combat.

Museum, sushi, serenade on the balcony

What Justin Bieber did in Switzerland

Justin and Hailey Bieber are currently spending time in Switzerland. Their social media posts give an insight into their stay - and at the same time fuel rumors about a possible new start in Europe.

On bail of 15,000 euros

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht released from prison

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht was extradited to Austria and was imprisoned for an unpaid hotel bill - he is now free again on bail.

Miscellaneous

The movie "Norma Dorma" challenges the senses

Nothing is ordinary in the mystery melodrama "Norma Dorma" by Zurich director Lorenz Suter: neither the cast, nor the narrative style - and certainly not the color scheme.

blue Music

Edb about Beatrice Egli

"I'm a little bit in love with her - she certainly hits the table"

"I'm an asshole," says Edb and laughs. The 22-year-old musician is known for being open, honest and cheeky. A conversation about Beatrice Egli, Dabu Bucher, Büne Huber and other Swiss artists.

Rapper Jule X in a short interview

"If you wear your underpants for more than five days, you're a 'Grüsel'"

Jule X from Bern became famous with "Dr DJ isch". Before his performance at the Gurtenfestival, he answered some surprising questions for presenter Bettina Bestgen.

"Always join in" and "eat cheese"

How to stay fit at the Gurtenfestival

Four days, countless encounters and a pure festival atmosphere: the Gurtenfestival is not only a musical highlight, but also a real adventure for body and soul.

Concerts in the live stream

The festival summer is underway - and you're there live

blue News shows you the best concerts of the Swiss festival summer directly on your screen: From Montreux to Gampel, from hip-hop to jazz - you won't miss a festival moment here.