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The people of Brienz leave behind more than their houses (Swiss Stories 2025, by Karin Hofer) - Swiss Press Award

"Der Micky Maus, natürlich, der muss unbedingt mit, wissen Sie, es geht nicht darum, wie wertvoll etwas ist." Ihr Sohn habe Micky als Kind geliebt.
"Der Micky Maus, natürlich, der muss unbedingt mit, wissen Sie, es geht nicht darum, wie wertvoll etwas ist." Ihr Sohn habe Micky als Kind geliebt.
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2025

The people of Brienz leave behind more than their houses

Karin Hofer

The residents of Brienz are forced to leave their homes once again – without knowing if they will return. The mountain is once again threatening the people of Brienz, with a debris avalanche potentially triggered above the village. Resident Monica Bill has only a few days to decide what she wants to take with her from her old life into her new one.

NZZ

Photo / Swiss Stories
2025

Karin Hofer

The residents of Brienz are forced to leave their homes once again – without knowing if they will return. The mountain is once again threatening the people of Brienz, with a debris avalanche potentially triggered above the village. Resident Monica Bill has only a few days to decide what she wants to take with her from her old life into her new one.

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