​4% of drivers in Switzerland drive under the influence of alcohol

According to a report published this week, 4% of drivers in Switzerland drive after drinking…

​Gambian ex-minister given 20 years in prison by Swiss court

This week, Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court sentenced a former Gambian interior minister to 20 years…

​FIFA may be preparing to leave Switzerland

This week, FIFA approved changes to its articles that make it easier for the organisation…

​THE SECOND ACT/LE DEUXIÈME ACTE ***1/2 (vo French)

The Cannes film festival is in full swing, and this French film was its opening…

​Swiss narcissus season approches

That small window where the hillsides turn white with narcissus (often referred to in English…

​Switzerland wins Eurovision with song “The Code”

Nemo Mettler, the 24-year-old who grew up in Bienne/Biel in Switzerland, won Eurovision with “The…

​Vote to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million clears signature hurdle

An initiative organised by the Swiss People’s Party (SVP/UDC) to limit Switzerland’s population to 10…

​Federal Council wants to get tough on conscription choices to boost military

A shortage of military personnel is creating challenges for Switzerland’s leaders. This week, the Federal…

​Ukrainian refugee job push aims to cut Swiss welfare costs

Over the roughly two years since the first Ukrainian refugees began arriving in Switzerland, more…

​Swiss unemployment falls in April

According to data from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 106,957 people were registered…