Five years ago, the first Covid-19 lockdown in Switzerland resulted in many restrictions – but also new opportunities. A train driver, a café owner and a potter look back at their successful decisions to start new careers in the middle of the coronavirus crisis.
Five years ago, the first Covid-19 lockdown in Switzerland resulted in many restrictions – but also new opportunities. A train driver, a café owner and a potter look back at their successful decisions to start new careers in the middle of the coronavirus crisis.
A motion from Senator Carlo Sommaruga is calling for a special immigration quota for the descendants of Swiss emigrants without citizenship so that they can find work in Switzerland more easily. The Swiss government has rejected the motion – now it's up to parliament to decide.
A motion from Senator Carlo Sommaruga is calling for a special immigration quota for the descendants of Swiss emigrants without citizenship so that they can find work in Switzerland more easily. The Swiss government has rejected the motion – now it's up to parliament to decide.
In Ukraine, and in the Middle East, men say they are negotiating peace. But are they?
In Ukraine, and in the Middle East, men say they are negotiating peace. But are they?
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are meeting for talks in Geneva to discuss a solution for the Mediterranean island, which has been divided since 1974 following a Turkish military invasion.
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are meeting for talks in Geneva to discuss a solution for the Mediterranean island, which has been divided since 1974 following a Turkish military invasion.
Over 200,000 Sudanese have fled the war in their country and sought refuge in Libya, where they are exposed to human rights violations. If they do not receive help, they could travel on to Europe, says the United Nations.
Over 200,000 Sudanese have fled the war in their country and sought refuge in Libya, where they are exposed to human rights violations. If they do not receive help, they could travel on to Europe, says the United Nations.
The world’s first government-commissioned study, by Switzerland, on intimidation of Tibetan and Uyghur communities sheds a light on transnational repression by China. Are countries such as Switzerland doing enough to protect its people from transnational repression?
The world’s first government-commissioned study, by Switzerland, on intimidation of Tibetan and Uyghur communities sheds a light on transnational repression by China. Are countries such as Switzerland doing enough to protect its people from transnational repression?
This Swiss invention really is a big success. The world’s first bridge on wheels is 257 metres long, weighs 1,250 tonnes and has carried traffic over motorway maintenance work since 2022. But its launch was a “debacle”.
This Swiss invention really is a big success. The world’s first bridge on wheels is 257 metres long, weighs 1,250 tonnes and has carried traffic over motorway maintenance work since 2022. But its launch was a “debacle”.
Since 2022, many American states have tightened their policies on reproductive rights. Several Swiss nationals living in the United States responded to a call for testimonials from SWI swissinfo.ch. While most of them view these changes in a negative light, even to the point of considering returning to Switzerland, a small number support the restrictions.
Since 2022, many American states have tightened their policies on reproductive rights. Several Swiss nationals living in the United States responded to a call for testimonials from SWI swissinfo.ch. While most of them view these changes in a negative light, even to the point of considering returning to Switzerland, a small number support the restrictions.
Roche announced on Tuesday that it has struck an exclusive deal with Denmark’s Zealand Pharma to jointly develop and market petrelintide, a new treatment for overweight and obese patients.
Roche announced on Tuesday that it has struck an exclusive deal with Denmark’s Zealand Pharma to jointly develop and market petrelintide, a new treatment for overweight and obese patients.
Martin Pfister, from canton Zug, has been elected as the new Swiss government minister in the second round, securing 134 votes. He will succeed Centre Party minister Viola Amherd in the Federal Council.
Martin Pfister, from canton Zug, has been elected as the new Swiss government minister in the second round, securing 134 votes. He will succeed Centre Party minister Viola Amherd in the Federal Council.
Global trade tensions are on the rise since US President Donald Trump took office. The Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO) was designed to keep trade relations smooth. How much can it do?
Global trade tensions are on the rise since US President Donald Trump took office. The Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO) was designed to keep trade relations smooth. How much can it do?
The Federal Statistical Office has found that Swiss people’s views of foreigners have worsened over the last couple of years.
The Federal Statistical Office has found that Swiss people’s views of foreigners have worsened over the last couple of years.
Switzerland exported less war material last year. A total of CHF664.7 million ($757 million) worth of military equipment was exported to 60 countries based on licences issued by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
Switzerland exported less war material last year. A total of CHF664.7 million ($757 million) worth of military equipment was exported to 60 countries based on licences issued by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
The Swiss Senate has adopted a motion calling for stricter rules for systemically important banks following the Credit Suisse-UBS emergency merger. This comes after a lengthy discussion on a report by the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (PUK) on the Credit Suisse crisis.
The Swiss Senate has adopted a motion calling for stricter rules for systemically important banks following the Credit Suisse-UBS emergency merger. This comes after a lengthy discussion on a report by the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (PUK) on the Credit Suisse crisis.
The Swiss multinational Nestlé's Spanish subsidiary is to invest €15 million (CHF14.3 million) in its Nescafé factory, which produces instant coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules, in Girona near Barcelona. The aim is to develop more recyclable packaging.
The Swiss multinational Nestlé's Spanish subsidiary is to invest €15 million (CHF14.3 million) in its Nescafé factory, which produces instant coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules, in Girona near Barcelona. The aim is to develop more recyclable packaging.
Singer-songwriter Zoë Më, who hails from Fribourg, will represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, the city where she was born. She unveiled her ballad Voyage on Monday.
Singer-songwriter Zoë Më, who hails from Fribourg, will represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, the city where she was born. She unveiled her ballad Voyage on Monday.
The Swiss government's reaction to the current crisis in multilateralism is not congruent with what is at stake for International Geneva, says the head of the Geneva Government. In her opinion, Switzerland's image risks being weakened.
The Swiss government's reaction to the current crisis in multilateralism is not congruent with what is at stake for International Geneva, says the head of the Geneva Government. In her opinion, Switzerland's image risks being weakened.
At the stroke of 4am on Monday, the street lights went out in Basel's city centre for the carnival kick-off, known as Morgenstreich. In dry weather, the streets and squares were transformed into a sea of lanterns, accompanied by the sounds of piccolos and drums.
At the stroke of 4am on Monday, the street lights went out in Basel's city centre for the carnival kick-off, known as Morgenstreich. In dry weather, the streets and squares were transformed into a sea of lanterns, accompanied by the sounds of piccolos and drums.
Due to strikes at airports in Germany, 66 flights were cancelled at Zurich airport on Monday. From Geneva, all 14 flights heading to Germany were cancelled, according to the Geneva airport website.
Due to strikes at airports in Germany, 66 flights were cancelled at Zurich airport on Monday. From Geneva, all 14 flights heading to Germany were cancelled, according to the Geneva airport website.
Permafrost is the hidden frozen “glue” – a layer formed by ice, rock and soil – that holds icy northern landscapes together. From the Alps to the Arctic, permafrost is slowly warming, a process that could accelerate global climate change. Here’s what you need to know about permafrost research in Switzerland and beyond.
Permafrost is the hidden frozen “glue” – a layer formed by ice, rock and soil – that holds icy northern landscapes together. From the Alps to the Arctic, permafrost is slowly warming, a process that could accelerate global climate change. Here’s what you need to know about permafrost research in Switzerland and beyond.
