Switzerland
Drought and heat could bring forward Swiss grape harvest
The ongoing drought and heat are causing grapes to ripen earlier. Lucerne’s wine-growing commissioner, Nicole Theiler, therefore expects this year’s...
Water level of Lake Constance falls to record low
Following the historic low recorded in June, the water level of Lake Constance fell to a new record low in...
Mental health remains the top reason for Swiss disability insurance support
The number of people receiving vocational rehabilitation support under the disability insurance scheme rose again last year. In 2025, mental...
Court blocks Zurich scheme to provide cash to undocumented migrants
The city of Zurich’s second attempt to provide financial assistance to undocumented migrants has failed in court. The Zurich Administrative...
No relief from the current drought is expected
While thunderstorms have lashed the Alpine ridge, they have brought little relief to drought-stricken Switzerland. Now, federal authorities warn that...
Chagall engraving seized at French- Swiss border finally on display after 20 years in storage
Forgotten for twenty years in a customs warehouse, an engraving by Marc Chagall has finally found its place in a...
Dozens of Swiss holidaymakers evacuated from French fire risk zones
Severe forest fires are currently raging in popular tourist destinations on the west coast of France. Dozens of holidaymakers from...
Swiss researchers find evidence of active volcanoes on Venus
Venus is geologically active even though researchers had assumed the opposite. Swiss researchers have managed to find evidence of active...
Switzerland remains on US currency manipulators list
Switzerland remains on the US monitoring list for currency manipulation, along with nine other countries. However, Switzerland could be removed...
Switzerland’s last tie manufacturer shuts shop after 70 years
Switzerland’s last remaining tie manufacturer has felt the effects ties going out of fashion. Bachmann Krawatten AG, based in Zurich,...
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