Switzerland
Drought detrimental to ticks and invasive beetles in Switzerland
The persistent heat and drought could have a detrimental effect on ticks and the larvae of Japanese beetles. According to...
Open drug use in Zurich city centre on the rise
After a summer increase in drug use in public spaces, Zurich has responded with more intensive police checks and social...
Swiss hotels report fourth consecutive monthly decline in overnight stays
In June 2026, the Swiss hotel industry recorded a decline in overnight stays for the fourth month running. This was...
Roman wall unearthed under Swiss city linked to Emperor Tiberius
The construction of the first Roman camp wall in Vindonissa (present day Windisch) is thought to have taken place during...
Nestlé to close Hungarian factory at end of year
Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé plans to close a Hungarian factory specialising in the production of hollow chocolate figures, such as...
Switzerland abstains from German-style train station alcohol ban
Swiss Federal Railways will continue selling alcohol at train stations despite a complete ban in Germany. Listen to the article...
Car crash closes Swiss San Bernardino tunnel
A car accident in the San Bernardino tunnel in southeast Switzerland led to the route being closed for several hours....
Swiss petition calls for six months’ maternity leave
New mothers in Switzerland should be able to claim six months’ maternity leave, according to a petition submitted to the...
Swiss plan to turn snow cannons onto forest fires
Snowmaking infrastructure at Swiss ski resorts could be adapted to meet the growing threat of forest fires. The ski region...
Dog owners protest proposed restrictions in Zurich’s largest off-leash zone
The city of Zurich plans to close off part of the Sihl riverbank on the Allmend Brunau to dogs. Several...
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