Switzerland
Zurich’s Night-time Peace initiative to be withdrawn
The Zurich "Night-time Peace" initiative, which calls for greater protection against aircraft noise, is being withdrawn. However, there is disagreement...
Swiss government wants to rein in bank executives
The Swiss government wants to hold bank executives more accountable and prevent risks arising from high bonuses. Listen to the...
Swiss retail sector grew in first half of year
Swiss retail sales rose in the first half of 2026, with turnover increasing by 2.6% compared with the previous year,...
Swiss government explains its rejection of food initiative
The Swiss government and parliament have rejected the food security initiative. On Tuesday, Economics Minister Guy Parmelin addressed the media...
Raphael Hefti to be awarded 2026 Paul Boesch Art Prize
Raphael Hefti has won this year’s Paul Boesch Art Prize, which will be awarded at the Kunstmuseum Bern on August...
Rhine almost no longer navigable owing to low water levels
Low water levels mean the River Rhine is now barely navigable for cargo ships at one point. However, this does...
Drought forces Basel ferry to suspend service
The St Alban ferry in Basel has been closed since Monday morning due to low water levels and will remain...
First Lufthansa jet with Starlink wi-fi set to take off
Streaming and cloud-based work above the clouds: Lufthansa is launching its first plane equipped with high-speed wi-fi from the US...
Signs that Swiss teacher shortage is easing
As the new school year approaches, there are signs that the teacher shortage in Switzerland is easing in some cantons....
Spate of GPS thefts from Swiss tractors
Organised gangs are targeting GPS systems fitted to tractors and combine harvesters, leading to a surge of thefts in Switzerland....
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