​Switzerland makes progress on the gender gap

Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) compares the economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment,…

​FILM: GLORIA – beautifully-filmed tale of a religious orphanage and conservatory for girls

14 June 2024. By Neptune GLORIA *** (vo Italian) This beautifully-filmed tale of a religious…

​Swiss vote results 9 June 2024 – 3 “no”, 1 “yes”

On 9 June 2024, Swiss voters voted on four federal initiatives, two related to healthcare cost,…

​Extracting CO2 from the air may cost cost as little as US$100-200 per tonne by 2050 say Swiss experts

Swiss scientists are working hard on technology to extract CO2 from the air to combat…

​Switzerland’s low incarceration rate comes with Europe’s second highest prison suicide rate

A study published this week highlights Switzerland’s high prison suicide rate (20.2 per 10,000), which…

​Swiss universities fair well in latest ranking

In the most recent QS ranking, ETH Zurich remains the top university in continental Europe,…

​Swiss government votes against recognising Palestine as a state

Should Switzerland recognise Palestine as a state? Switzerland’s National Council (parliament) discussed the subject on…

​FILM: BAD BOYS – RIDE OR DIE – the two wise-cracking buddies are back

7 June 2024. By Neptune BAD BOYS – RIDE OR DIE **1/2 The ‘Bad Boys’…

​Swiss to vote on renewable electricity this weekend

Switzerland doesn’t produce enough electricity to meet its needs, particularly in winter when demand is…

​Swiss inflation in May erodes case for further interest rate cut

In March 2024, as Switzerland’s month-on-month inflation rate went to zero and the annual inflation…

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