​Switzerland to fall short of electric mobility objectives

This week, Switzerland’s federal government met with leaders in the electric mobility sector to discuss…

​Swiss government wants to ban Hamas for 5 years

On 4 September 2024, Switzerland’s Federal Council told parliament that it wants the organisation Hamas…

​FILM: TATAMI **** an outstanding film

6 September 2024. By Neptune Dear Cinephiles,I was away last week so a few films…

​Eurovision comes to Switzerland in 2025

Basel has been selected as the host city for the 2025 Eurovision song contest, announced…

​Swiss homeowners association rejects government plan to charge all home owners for earthquakes

Last week, the government in Bern broadly supported a plan to force all property owners…

​Swiss pensions and benefits to rise in 2025

This week, Switzerland’s federal government announced future increases to state pensions, disability benefits and family…

​Swiss political finance transparency: Socialist Party has most money

Switzerland has long discussed improving transparency in political party financing to increase trust in politics.…

​Male chicks to be identified before birth

Male chicks are not wanted by egg producers because they cannot produce eggs. Until fairly…

​Swiss court hands heavy sentences to accused 1MDB fraudsters

Two directors of the company Petrosaudi were given heavy sentences this week by Switzerland’s federal…

​Sales ban on certain plants starts in Switzerland

In March 2024, Switzerland’s Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) announced a sales ban on…