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Watercolour and ink illustration of a person reading a novel on a summer terrace, a stack of books on a garden table, Swiss lake suggested in the background

Switzerland

Tribune de Genève offers catch-up reading selection for summer vacations

Tribune de Genève (TDG), a Swiss newspaper, published on July 11, 2026, a curated selection of novels recommended for summer reading. Rather than featuring new releases, this list focuses on previously published titles that readers may have missed—positioning it as a 'catch-up' selection for those looking to use their vacation time to revisit overlooked works. The article presents these recommendations as an opportunity to tackle accumulated reading backlogs over the summer months.

11 July 2026 at 16:23

A Swiss soldier in uniform aims a rifle at a virtual target projected on a large screen inside a darkened shooting simulator room, with other military personnel observing in the background.

Switzerland

Swiss Army: Shooting Simulators Considered to Reduce Training Exercise Noise

According to Tribune de Genève, the Swiss Army is considering testing shooting simulators — nicknamed "shooting galleries" — to reduce noise pollution from military training exercises. These devices would be modeled after shooting facilities used by hunters. The initiative responds to mounting complaints from residents about noise from military training drills. These reports stem from a single source and await further confirmation.

11 July 2026 at 16:23

Swiss army soldiers inside a training room, standing before large shooting simulator screens displaying targets, rifles at rest, in a dimly lit institutional setting.

Switzerland

Swiss Army: Shooting Simulators Under Study to Reduce Training Noise

According to 24heures.ch, the Swiss Army is considering testing shooting simulators—known as 'firing ranges' or 'shooting cinemas'—to reduce noise from military training exercises. This initiative stems from growing public complaints about the noise generated by these military drills. The proposed simulators would be modeled after shooting ranges used by hunters. No timeline for deployment, budget, or pilot site has been disclosed.

11 July 2026 at 15:23

Watercolour illustration of a person reading a novel in a garden chair during summer, with a stack of books resting on the ground beside them.

Switzerland

24heures.ch unveils a 'catch-up' selection of novels to read during vacation

On July 11, 2026, 24heures.ch published a selection of novels for summer reading. Presented as a 'catch-up' list, it brings together titles that are not necessarily recent releases. The editorial team itself describes this as a 'small' selection. The initiative targets readers who want to revisit older or overlooked novels during their vacation period, offering a curated but limited collection rather than a comprehensive summer reading guide.

11 July 2026 at 15:23

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