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20/09/2025

He believes that countries outside the US have a duty to contribute more to innovation.

CEO Vasant Narasimhan believes that countries outside the USA have a duty to contribute more to innovation.

20/09/2025

Chinese travellers’ preferences are changing, as they shift from group to individual travel.

The number of visitors to Switzerland from the United States and India has rebounded strongly after Covid, but arrivals from China remain well below pre-pandemic levels. A look at the data reveals an…

20/09/2025

“Muni Max”, the symbol of the 2025 Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival, is huge – as is the controversy around his move to a neighbouring canton.

Wrestling icon “Muni Max” is huge – as is the controversy around his move to a neighbouring canton.

20/09/2025

Is Swiss bank UBS not only “too big to fail” but also “too big to stay”? Speculation is rife that it’s going to move to the United States.

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19/09/2025

Direct democracy, neutrality and federalism are central components of the Swiss political system, considered very stable and balanced. No one party dominates in the two chambers of parliament, and the four largest parties are represented in the seven-member government.

It can all seem very complicated - have a look at our “Switzerland how-to” page on the Swiss political system to understand how it works! 👇

Explore the Swiss political system, known for its direct democracy and consensus-driven governance. Discover how it works.

19/09/2025

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation’s foreign mandate, which includes Swissinfo, is also affected.

The Confederation will have to save CHF 2.4 billion in 2027 and CHF 3 billion in 2028 and 2029. The Federal Council submitted its proposal to Parliament on Friday. The Council of States will consider…

19/09/2025

Global drug pricing disputes are intensifying as pharma firms and regulators clash over how much a medicine is worth. Pressure from US President Trump is likely to make the situation worse.

Global drug pricing disputes are intensifying as pharma firms and regulators clash over how much a medicine is worth.

19/09/2025

Less than four months after the collapse of the Birch glacier, the municipality of Blatten has broken ground on the construction of a new village.

Less than four months after the collapse of the Birch glacier, the municipality of Blatten has broken ground on the construction of a new village. The symbolic act took place on the scree covering…

19/09/2025

Zurich politician Alfred Heer died unexpectedly on Thursday night. He was 63.

Zurich politician Alfred Heer died unexpectedly on Thursday night. He was 63.

19/09/2025

Most new-build flats in canton Zurich go to existing residents, not to so-called "rich expats".

Most new-build flats in canton Zurich go to existing residents, not to so-called "rich expats".

19/09/2025

Without free movement with the EU, the Swiss would be forced to work longer every day and would retire later, says Andreas Künne, the new EU ambassador in Bern.

Without free movement with the EU, the Swiss would be forced to work longer every day and would retire later, says Andreas Künne, the new EU ambassador in Bern.

19/09/2025

A report by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory concludes that genocide is ongoing in Gaza.

Its authors point to the responsibility of Israeli leaders and call on states to act. Its publication has drawn little reaction in Europe. 👇

The report's authors point to the responsibility of Israeli leaders and call on states to act. Its publication has drawn little reaction in Europe.