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Switzerland rejects 104 Ukrainian refugees since rule change
Published: April 10, 2026 08:12
Following a tightening of the Swiss refugee system in November, the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) has refused 104 S-status protection requests from Ukrainians with most applicants sent back home. + Get the most important news from Switzerland inā¦
Swiss home prices continue rise in first quarter
Published: April 10, 2026 07:03
Prices for Swiss condominiums and single-family homes continued to rise at a high level in the first three months of 2026. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Houses in western Switzerland and Bern were particularly popular. + Theā¦
āSince the war in Ukraine, no one disputes the need for rearmamentā
Published: April 10, 2026 07:00
The Swiss army itself acknowledges that it would be unable to defend itself in the event of an attack. So how can military capacity be brought up to scratch? And where should the funding for rearmament come from? We discussed these questions with twoā¦
Switzerland calls for end to Lebanon violence
Published: April 10, 2026 06:22
Switzerland is among seven countries calling for an immediate end to the fighting in Lebanon and for protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The group of states consisting ofā¦
Body of pilot who crashed in Swiss canton recovered
Published: April 9, 2026 15:04
The body of a pilot who crashed in mid-March in the Bavona Valley in the southern Swiss canton of Ticino has been recovered. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The 64-year-old Swiss national from the canton of Fribourg had beenā¦
Swiss women company board quotas shows results
Published: April 9, 2026 14:52
The effects of 2021 Swiss legislation to accelerate more women onto company boards are beginning to be felt. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Only five of the 30 largest companies listed on the Swiss stock exchange are yet yetā¦
Switzerland wants to join EU port alliance
Published: April 9, 2026 12:53
Switzerland wants to add the river Rhine port of Basel to the European Ports Alliance. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans said the move would be an "important building block" in the fight againstā¦
OECD moots Swiss competition and social reforms
Published: April 9, 2026 12:09
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommends a series of reforms for Switzerland to strengthen competition, growth and social participation. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The focus isā¦
Swiss climate policy 'lacks ambition'
Published: April 9, 2026 10:52
Switzerland's climate policy lacks foresight and coherence, according to a group of experts from the Swiss Academy of Sciences. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The group concludes that measures taken to date are not sufficientā¦
Swiss against further development aid cuts: survey
Published: April 9, 2026 10:34
The Swiss population is against further cuts in development aid funds, according to a survey conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Most of the 4,305 people surveyed wouldā¦
Crans-Montana fire: 38 still being treated
Published: April 9, 2026 10:00
Thirty eight of the 115 people injured in the Swiss fire disaster in Crans-Montana are still being treated in Germany, France, Italy or Switzerland. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The number fell by three between March 25 andā¦
Swiss commercial vehicle market sees early year growth
Published: April 9, 2026 08:33
The Swiss market for new commercial vehicles experienced growth again in the first quarter of 2026, following a fallow 2025. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The share of all-electric vehicles in sales has continued to rise.ā¦
Swiss researchers fear climate impact in Lake Constance
Published: April 9, 2026 07:57
Climate change is having an adverse impact on the mixture of oxygen in Lake Constance, according to Swiss researchers. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The lake is sufficiently oxygenated at present, but the Internationalā¦
Iran war: Switzerland expects bumper tax from oil traders
Published: April 9, 2026 07:13
The Swiss canton of Geneva and the federal government expect a tax windfall from commodity traders as the Iran war drives up oil prices. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Oil traders in Geneva, who handle a third of global oilā¦
A population cap of ten million: simple in theory, tricky in practice
Published: April 9, 2026 07:00
The idea of capping the population at ten million, put forward by the Swiss Peopleās Party, seems simple. But implementing it would be trickier, especially when it comes to compatibility with international law and rules about asylum and familyā¦
How the war in Iran is affecting the Swiss food industry
Published: April 9, 2026 07:00
From chocolate sales at airports to fertiliser trade bottlenecks ā the Swiss food and commodity industry is already feeling the impact of the war in the Middle East. Consumers will be next. The conflict in the Persian Gulf and the subsequent blockade ofā¦
Hundreds demonstrate in Zurich against Iran war
Published: April 9, 2026 06:08
Several hundred people demonstrated on Helvetiaplatz in Zurich against the war in Iran on Wednesday evening. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Protesters demanded "an end to the imperialist war of aggression" andā¦
Former fire safety officer refuses to answer questions over CransāMontana fire
Published: April 8, 2026 15:56
The former municipal fire safety officer refused to answer investigatorsā questions on Wednesday as the hearing resumed into the New Yearās Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in CransāMontana. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inboxā¦
Public support for the army, Jamie Dimonās warnings, and the Artemis II Moon mission
Published: April 8, 2026 15:00
As several Swiss papers noted this week, itās hard not to have a sense of awe when looking at some of the photos taken by the Orion spacecraft from the far side of the Moon. It certainly puts the many problems back on Earth in perspective. Welcome to ourā¦
Forest fire in southern Switzerland contained after overnight effort
Published: April 8, 2026 14:14
A forest fire in the municipality of Brusio, in canton GraubĆ¼nden, was brought under control by emergency crews on Wednesday morning. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Five helicopters from Swisshelicopter and Heli Bernina, alongā¦
Iran-US: the stakes of disruption at Hormuz for Switzerland
Published: April 8, 2026 14:06
Over a month of effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the vulnerability of global energy and humanitarian supply chains. Swissinfo assesses the consequences for Switzerland and the Swiss-based organisations that sustain global trade andā¦
Record number of women to compete at Patrouille des Glaciers ski race
Published: April 8, 2026 13:35
The traditional Patrouille des Glaciers ski-touring race gets under way next Monday in canton Valais. This yearās event features 1,376 teams, with around 5,500 ski mountaineers taking part. The event is expected to see a record number of women competing.ā¦
Forests store up to 30% of winter snowfall, Swiss study finds
Published: April 8, 2026 12:55
Forests hold on to around 20-30% of winter snowfall, playing a key role in how much water is available later on. Researchers at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) have been looking into how this process works. + Get the most importantā¦
First outdoor pools open in Zurich as swimming season begins
Published: April 8, 2026 09:58
Zurichās first outdoor pools will open on Saturday, with the Utoquai lakeside pool and the Seebach outdoor pool welcoming swimmers, the city said on Wednesday. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox However, keen swimmers are unlikelyā¦
Swiss public broadcaster posts CHF 2.9m loss
Published: April 8, 2026 09:48
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) posted a loss of CHF2.9 million ($3.7 million) last year, largely because of weaker income from radio and television licence fees and advertising. Rising operating costs also weighed on the result, the company saidā¦
Domestic violence hotline in Zurich sees strong demand
Published: April 8, 2026 09:30
Zurichās hotline for victims of violence is being āwell usedā, according to the Cantonal Justice Director Jacqueline Fehr. Demand is particularly high at night, she told the Tamedia group. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox āManyā¦
How the closure of an Olten venue reflects a wider demise of Swiss clubbing
Published: April 8, 2026 09:00
The Terminus club in Olten is closing. It is a symptom of an industry in crisis, as young people in Switzerland increasingly avoid discos and nightclubs. Loud music, dancing crowds and drinks at the bar: people still party at Terminus in Olten, cantonā¦
Swiss stocks rally after US-Iran ceasefire announcement
Published: April 8, 2026 08:38
The Swiss stock market opened sharply higher on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Despite continued volatility, investors were expected to regain their appetite for risk. + Get the most important news fromā¦
US court rules UBS cannot limit liability over Nazi-linked accounts
Published: April 8, 2026 08:02
A US judge has rejected an attempt by Swiss bank UBS to limit its liability over new findings on accounts linked to Nazi Germany. + Get the most important Swiss news directly in your inbox The bank had argued that a 1999 settlement should be interpreted asā¦
How Swiss AI recognises wild animals ā and helps biologists worldwide
Published: April 8, 2026 07:00
From identifying bears in Alaska to tracking deer in the Alps, Swiss-built AI is opening new frontiers in wildlife conservation. But machines are no miracle workers: they rely on researchers who have spent a lifetime in nature. Beth Rosenberg has spent theā¦
Salmonella-infected Swiss cheese dairy remains closed
Published: April 7, 2026 14:09
It is not yet known how long the salmonella-infected LandbrĆ¼gg cheese dairy in SchĆ¼pfheim, canton Lucerne, will remain closed. According to the cantonal authorities, this is being examined as part of its enforcement activities. +Get the most important newsā¦
Crack in Swiss mountain sparks landslide and flooding concerns
Published: April 7, 2026 14:01
A slowly expanding fracture on a mountainside in canton Valais is raising concerns of a potential collapse and resulting floods that could impact the village of Chippis in the Rhone Valley. The scarp has been widening at a rate of 2-4 millimetres dailyā¦
Suspicious smell forces SWISS plane to land in Belgium
Published: April 7, 2026 13:11
A Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) plane was forced to land at Brussels airport on Monday because of an unusual smell coming from the galley. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to a spokeswoman, all 168 passengersā¦
Initiative submitted in Geneva for truly inclusive schools
Published: April 7, 2026 12:23
On Tuesday the Geneva federation of associations of disabled people and their families submitted its initiative for the genuine inclusion of children with disabilities in schools. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The initiativeā¦
Beautiful Easter weather keeps Swiss rescue helicopters busy
Published: April 7, 2026 12:22
The rescue airlines Air-Glaciers, Air Zermatt and Rega were called out on an exceptionally large number of missions over the Easter weekend. The sunny weather attracted numerous recreational sports enthusiasts to the mountains. Skiing accidents accountedā¦
Ethos criticises pay of top Swiss bank managers
Published: April 7, 2026 09:38
The salaries of the top managers of the big Swiss banks in 2025 have reached record levels, according to Ethos. The sustainable investment foundation is calling on the shareholders of UBS and Julius BƤr to reject the remunerations at their annual generalā¦
How the worldās most powerful redoxāflow battery works
Published: April 7, 2026 09:23
A Swiss firm is building a gigantic redoxāflow battery in Laufenburg, canton Aargau. Designed to store vast amounts of renewable energy, it aims to help stabilise both the Swiss and European power grids. Unlike lithiumāion batteries, which store energy inā¦
Stadler withdraws appeal against Swiss Federal Railways
Published: April 7, 2026 08:49
Stadler Rail is withdrawing its appeal to the Federal Administrative Court against the Swiss Federal Railwaysā award of a tender to Siemens, the company said on Monday. According to court documents, the Federal Railways made "full use" of its margin ofā¦
Switzerland builds worldās most powerful redox-flow battery
Published: April 7, 2026 08:36
A Swiss firm is constructing what it claims is the worldās most powerful redoxāflow battery, designed to store vast amounts of renewable energy and help stabilise both the Swiss and European power grids. The FlexBase group is currently excavating aā¦
Israeli ambassador in Bern defends extension of death penalty
Published: April 7, 2026 08:02
Israel's ambassador in Bern, Tibor Schlosser, has defended the extension of the death penalty as a sovereign decision by Israel. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "I understand Switzerland's view that capital punishment violatesā¦
Swiss manga convention attracts over 50,000 visitors
Published: April 7, 2026 07:12
The Polymanga pop culture festival drew more than 50,000 visitors to Beaulieu in western Switzerland over the Easter weekend, an increase on 2025, the organisers said on Monday. The 20th edition featured K-Pop and South Korea. +Get the most important newsā¦
Swiss mountain crack grows after extreme rainfall
Published: April 7, 2026 07:00
A 250-metre-long crack on a Valais mountainside has become a stark sign of the Alpsā growing vulnerability to extreme rainfall. The widening crack in the mountain has raised concerns of a potential landslide, and of extreme flooding in a nearby village.ā¦
Swiss insurer expects more than 2,000 claims over war in Iran
Published: April 7, 2026 06:30
Swiss travel insurer Axa is expecting a total of over 2,000 claims due to the war in the Middle East. The costs would amount to over CHF3 million ($3.75 million), reported Blick. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The news websiteā¦
Hundreds take part in Swiss march against war
Published: April 6, 2026 13:40
Several hundred people demonstrated in the Swiss capital of Bern on Monday against war and oppression. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Easter March expressed solidarity with the victims of violence around the world andā¦
Gotthard tunnel see traffic logjam at end of Easter break
Published: April 6, 2026 12:21
The northbound return journey through the Gotthard road tunnel in Switzerland caused a long traffic jam on Easter Monday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In the early afternoon, vehicles were jammed for nine kilometres betweenā¦
Petition defends Swiss roots at iconic brand Aromat
Published: April 6, 2026 10:13
A petition has been launched to preserve Swiss production of the iconic spice mix Aromat. Some 180 jobs are at stake at the historic production site at Thayngen in canton Schaffhausen. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The famousā¦
What Romaniaās election turmoil reveals about TikTokās political influence
Published: April 6, 2026 08:00
In May 2025, Romanians had to return to the polls for their presidential election. The previous yearās vote had been annulled by the Constitutional Court over Russian interference. The think tank Expert Forum, supported by Switzerland, has gatheredā¦
Swiss Post to diversify revenues to offset losses
Published: April 5, 2026 12:29
Swiss Post CEO Pascal Grieder wants the group's financial arm, Postfinance, to contribute a greater share of income to compensate for falling postal revenues. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss Post is losing around CHF85ā¦
Swiss complaint filed over leak of Crans-Montana data
Published: April 5, 2026 12:19
A Swiss rescue organisation has filed charges against persons unknown in connection with the criminal investigation into the Crans-Montana fire disaster. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The complaint relates to a deadly fire atā¦
Switzerland to protest Israel death penalty with ambassador
Published: April 5, 2026 11:47
The Swiss foreign ministry will hold talks with the Israeli ambassador to Switzerland next week to reaffirm Swiss opposition to the expansion of the death penalty in Israel. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The head of the Peaceā¦
Swiss avalanches claim two more lives
Published: April 5, 2026 08:49
Avalanches in Switzerland have claimed three lives over the Easter weekend. A mountaineer, a snowboarder and a skiier have been killed. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A 41-year-old man died in an avalanche in Sangernboden inā¦
Tracing roots back to a Swiss witch trial
Published: April 5, 2026 08:00
Tammy Mackenzie travelled from Canada to Glarus, in central Switzerland, to trace her grandmotherās roots, recognising scenes from old photos and even meeting relatives who helped her understand how the village still shapes her values. Tammy Mackenzieā¦
School entrance exams 'promote inequality': Swiss teaching boss
Published: April 5, 2026 07:37
The president of the Swiss Association of Head Teachers wants to scrap entrance exams to secondary schools. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In an interview with the SonntagsBlick newspaper, Thomas Minder questioned why theā¦
Swiss army expects to start manufacturing military drones by 2027
Published: April 4, 2026 11:12
Swiss army chief Benedikt Roos said that war is stimulating innovation and that Swiss made military drones are in the pipeline. When it comes to the challenges facing security policy, Roos emphasised the growing importance of new technologies. Drones, inā¦
Swiss metals and machine industry worried about new US tariff rules
Published: April 4, 2026 09:30
Swiss metal suppliers have expressed concern about the announced US tariff rules for steel and aluminium. They expect more uncertainty and a higher administrative burden. "President Trump has strengthened tariffs on imported aluminum, steel, and copper toā¦
EierlƤset: when spring triumphs over winter in Swiss villages
Published: April 4, 2026 09:00
When spring is just around the corner, winter is driven away in many places around the world. In northwestern Switzerland a special custom is practised: the EierlƤset. Eggs take centre stage, but every village celebrates this ancient fertility custom aā¦
Tourists evacuated after fire breaks out at Swiss chocolate factory
Published: April 4, 2026 08:30
A fire broke out in the production area of the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc in the canton of Fribourg on Good Friday morning. Visitors to the Maison Cailler were evacuated as a precaution. There were no injuries. According to the police, initialā¦
A brain scan before a prescription? Genevaās bet on precision psychiatry
Published: April 4, 2026 07:00
Psychiatrists and neuroscientists at a Swiss hospital are combining artificial intelligence (AI) with personalised brain stimulation to move beyond trial-and-error treatment. The goal is to identify which therapy works best for which patient and to deliverā¦
Avalanche kills mountaineer dies on Swiss Grossen Mythen
Published: April 4, 2026 06:01
A mountaineer has died on the Gross Mythen in central Switzerland after being swept down a rock face by an avalanche on Good Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox His companion was able to hold on to a tree and survived theā¦
Swiss supermarkets recall cheese due to salmonella risk
Published: April 4, 2026 05:55
Swiss supermarket chains Coop and Migros are recalling several cheese products due to a possible risk of salmonella. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Customers should not consume the affected products from the LandbrĆ¼gg cheeseā¦
Scorsese shoots movie scenes with DiCaprio and Lawrence in Switzerland
Published: April 4, 2026 05:48
Hollywood director Martin Scorsese has shot scenes from his new film What Happens at Night with movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in the Swiss alps. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Interlaken, in canton Bern,ā¦
Easter exodus: 20km traffic jam at midday at Gotthard tunnel
Published: April 3, 2026 11:14
On Good Friday, shortly before noon, the traffic jam in front of the Gotthard north portal reached 20 kilometres. This corresponds to a waiting time of up to three hours and 20 minutes, according to the TCS traffic service. Traffic travelling south on theā¦
Swiss cheesemakers allowed to artificially make holes in Emmental cheese
Published: April 3, 2026 09:41
After years of problems with holes in Emmental cheese, Swiss cheesemakers are now allowed to use 'perforation powder'. Swiss milk has become too clean. In the past, when the cows were still milked by hand, there were always hay particles from the barn inā¦
Crans-Montana fire: Recalled Italian ambassador will return to Switzerland
Published: April 3, 2026 09:10
The Italian ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado will return to Switzerland. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani made the decision following a meeting between the Italian government and the families of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster in Valais. Thisā¦
US imposes 15% tariff on Swiss pharma products
Published: April 3, 2026 08:29
American President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100% on the import of patented medicines into the US. According to a decree published by the White House on Thursday, a tariff of 15% will apply to Swiss pharmaceutical exports. Trump hasā¦
The six European cities most loved by the Swiss Abroad
Published: April 3, 2026 08:00
Swiss citizens reside in almost every country worldwide, but the largest numbers are found in neighbouring states ā especially in major European cities. The number of Swiss Abroad continued to rise in 2025: 838,600 Swiss nationals now live outside theā¦
Swiss attorney general reports growing number of attacks on public officials
Published: April 2, 2026 14:05
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) opened 363 new criminal investigations overall in 2025, according to its annual report presented on Thursday. This represents a 9.3% increase over the previous year. For Attorney General Stefan BlƤttler, "it was aā¦
Switzerland records 3,000 gender entry changes in civil register since 2022
Published: April 2, 2026 12:54
In 2025, 574 people in Switzerland had their gender entry changed in the civil status register, according to provisional data published on Thursday. Such a change has been possible in the Alpine country since 2022. +Get the most important news fromā¦
Swiss eat more than 23kg of cheese on average
Published: April 2, 2026 12:09
The Swiss are eating more cheese. Total consumption rose by more than 7,000 tonnes in 2025 compared with the previous year. This corresponds to an average per capita consumption of 23.71kg. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Theā¦
Court rules Bern must re-examine members of Islamic State's repatriation requests
Published: April 2, 2026 11:14
The Swiss foreign ministry must reconsider the repatriation request of an Islamic State fighter who is believed to be detained in Iraq, the Federal Administrative Court has ruled. The Swiss man faces the death penalty. +Get the most important news fromā¦
Swiss government issues counter-proposal to responsible business initiative
Published: April 2, 2026 10:05
The Swiss Federal Council has opened a consultation on a counter-proposal to a popular initiative that calls on companies to respect human rights and protect the environment. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A first popularā¦
In Switzerland, seniors now outnumber young people, new data shows
Published: April 2, 2026 09:01
For the first time, the permanent resident population aged 65 or over outnumbers people under 20 in Switzerland. According to provisional statistics for 2025 published on Thursday by the Federal Statistical Office, the number of births continues to fall,ā¦
Housing, energy costs drive up inflation in Switzerland
Published: April 2, 2026 08:32
Consumer prices in Switzerland rose by 0.3% year-on-year in March, driven primarily by housing costs, says the Federal Statistical Office. Inflation had previously peaked at 0.1% in both January and February. +Get the most important news from Switzerlandā¦
US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report
Published: April 2, 2026 08:02
The administration of United States President Donald Trump is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs. The Financial Times reports that the tariffs could be announced later today and will be applied to pharma companies that have not reached anā¦
Three-quarters of Swiss use AI in everyday life: survey
Published: April 2, 2026 07:25
More than three-quarters of the adult population in Switzerland (76%) use artificial intelligence tools in their daily lives. This figure is up significantly compared to last year (62.4%), reveals a survey published on Thursday by comparison web portalā¦
Can Swiss pharma giant Roche reshape the obesity market?
Published: April 2, 2026 07:16
After missing the first wave of GLP-1 blockbusters, Roche is investing billions in a new generation of obesity treatments. With Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly dominating the market, can the Swiss pharma giant still find a foothold? In early March, Swiss pharmaā¦
Italian voters spurn judiciary reform in referendum
Published: April 2, 2026 07:00
Italian voters rejected a government-backed overhaul of the judiciary in a referendum that drew unexpectedly high turnout despite its complexity. A legal scholar and two political scientists explain what was at stake. The proposal, championed by Primeā¦
Swiss firm Pilatus to acquire Air Alliance, expand European business
Published: April 2, 2026 06:49
The aircraft manufacturer Pilatus intends to take over the German aviation service provider Air Alliance. Pilatus, based in central Switzerland, has been working with the company since 2014. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Theā¦