Switzerland
Traffic in Switzerland increases as costs rise
In 2023, transport in Switzerland generated costs of around CHF117 billion. At the same time, traffic volumes have risen significantly...
EU backs Piccard’s hydrogen-powered flight
Swiss aviator and renewable energy pioneer Bertrand Piccard has secured the support of the European Commission to fly around the...
Swiss police officer fires shot during gun shop break-in
An off-duty Swiss police officer fired a shot during a break-in of a gun shop. There are no reports injuries...
Society of Saint Pius X appeals excommunication by Catholic church
The Society of Saint Pius X has lodged a preliminary appeal against the excommunication of its six bishops by the...
Government ministers spread thin around Swiss National Day
The seven members of the governing Federal Council are planning to give speeches across the country to mark National Day....
Swiss zoo euthanises gorilla injured by dominant male
Basel Zoo has euthanised Mobali, an 11-year-old male gorilla, following serious injuries that prevented him from urinating. The dominant male,...
The Swiss look to the future with a high degree of confidence
Despite the crises and rising costs, most Swiss people remain optimistic. A new survey reveals that 80% look to the...
Investment in Swiss start-ups is falling
Investment in Swiss start-ups fell by 15.5% in the first half of the year to CHF1.25 billion ($1.54 billion), according...
Swiss mountain tops set record temperatures
Now even the mountains are sweating. Weather stations on the Jungfraujoch, the Säntis, the Great St Bernard Pass and the...
Petrol and diesel prices rising in Switzerland again
Fuel prices in Switzerland rose by 1.7% over the weekend, according to figures released by the Swiss Touring Club (TCS)....
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