Back to Home
Editor
Akriti Seth
Akriti Seth is a Zürich-based editor with more than a decade of experience, anchored by foundational training at Bloomberg. As a journalist, she covers global affairs, financial markets and technology. Her career has taken her from television studios to digital newsrooms. She has reported as an on-air correspondent for Channel NewsAsia and covered markets, corporate finance and business strategy for Informa UK. Her work has appeared in Entrepreneur Magazine, Hindustan Times, Yahoo Finance, TradingView, the Crypto Council for Innovation, DailyCoin, Tech Panda and more. She founded Helvetica Times to bring independent, English-language journalism to Switzerland — serving the expats, international professionals and global readers who want Swiss news reported with clarity and rigor.
- Articles
- 143
- On staff since
- 2026
- Based in
- Zürich
- Primary beat
- Local
Latest Work
All Articles
143-
Breaking News
Switzerland Confirms Plan To Raise VAT By 0.5% To Fund Defence Spending
The funds are primarily intended to cover the extra costs associated with Patriot missile systems and the acquisition of US-made F-35 fighter…
-
Politics
Switzerland Explores Defence Cooperation With Japan Amid Fighter Jet Speculation
Is Bern looking to widen its network of armament partners beyond Europe?
-
Breaking News
Zurich Unemployment Rate Rose To 2.9% In July 2026
Some improvement in business conditions is emerging for the third quarter, particularly in the wholesale sector.
-
Local
Zurich’s 60th Limmatschwimmen: Ticket Sales Open For Record Anniversary Swim
Marking the 60th edition, organizers are introducing a new category called ewz-Limmatstrom for Limmatschwimmen, an exclusive group that will be the first…
-
Science
Solar Eclipse Glasses Sell Out Across Switzerland: Here’s A Quick Solution
There are safe projection methods for people who cannot obtain certified solar eclipse glasses.
-
Business
What Is The Pierin Vincenz Case? Defence Seeks Dismissal As Zurich Appeal Trial Begins
At the opening of the appeal, Vincenz’s lawyer asked the Zurich High Court to dismiss the case. Defence lawyers have also argued…
-
Science
Solar Eclipse 2026: Where To Watch The Moon Cover 90% Of The Sun In Switzerland
The eclipse will still be in progress when the Sun sets in Switzerland, so hills, buildings, trees or mountain ridges blocking the…
-
Lifestyle
Zurich Street Parade 2026: 900,000 Celebrate As Police Make 46 Arrests
Zurich Street Parade 2026 recorded 906 medical treatments before the last medical post closed shortly after midnight.
-
Local
Swiss Post To Raise Letter Prices From 2027 While Parcel Rates Stay Frozen
Swiss Post will also introduce a new category for bulky letters, aimed at making it easier for customers to send small goods.
-
Local
Swiss Heatwave Sends Zurich Badi Attendance Toward All-Time Record
Zurich public swimming areas near record after 2.26 million visits during the relentless Swiss Heatwave.
-
Health
Basel Legionella Outbreak Reaches 28 Cases As Prosecutors Open Negligent-Homicide Probe
The death reported in Basel involved a 69-year-old man with several pre-existing conditions.
-
Crime
Zurich Police Arrest Suspect After Luxury Watch Is Stolen From Fitness Centre Locker
Luxury-watch theft has been a recurring issue in Zurich in recent years. The city police began recording watch thefts separately in August…
-
Politics
Zurich-Built Anti-Drone Air-Defence System Skyranger Is A Concrete Swiss Plan To Stop Drones
Zurich-Built Anti-Drone Air-Defence System Skyranger is built by Rheinmetall Air Defence in Zurich’s Oerlikon district.
-
Climate
Why Zurich Still Has So Little “Real” Air Conditioning
Zurich permits cooling, but it pushes residents and building owners toward passive measures first.
-
Business
UBS Hit With Record $125 Million US Fine Over Repeated AML Failures
Is the bigger risk that regulators now see UBS as a repeat offender that had years to fix the problem and did…
-
Climate
Switzerland Battles Fresh August Heatwave As Zurich Braces For 35°C Again
This is Switzerland's fourth significant heatwave of the season.
-
Breaking News
Everything You Need To Know About Zurich Street Parade 2026
Adam Beyer will kick off the Zurich Street Parade 2026, the Parade's 33rd edition.
-
Local
Zurich Approves CHF 17 Million Purchase Of New Electric Buses
The new electric buses are expected to enter service starting mid-2027.
-
Travel
Will Swiss Travellers Flock To Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Resort? Luxury Airline Launches Direct Flights
Zurich is one of Beond’s core European bases, and the airline has been building its presence there since launching flights to the…
-
Health
Why Is IVF So Difficult In Switzerland? Strict Law, High Cost, Limited Access
A major practical barrier is that IVF is not covered by Switzerland’s compulsory basic health insurance.
-
Local
Zurich Court Blocks City’s Cash Aid Plan For Undocumented Migrants: Internet Reacts
According to the ruling, undocumented migrants are entitled only to emergency aid.
-
Local
Zurich Faces 37-Degree Heatwave This Week
The city is expected to remain mostly sunny and very warm, with the highest temperatures likely arriving later in the week.
-
Politics
Switzerland Still Trails Europe On Maternity And Paternity Leave
Switzerland is well behind countries such as Sweden, Germany and Norway, which offer much longer maternity and paternity leave.
-
Crime
Who Is The Zurich-Based Gastroenterologist At Centre Of Widening Criminal Investigation?
Search of the 65-year-old Austrian doctor’s practice and the seizure of digital material revealed photos and videos of naked women.
-
Climate
Amid Heatwave Switzerland To Deploy Two Helicopters To Help France Battle Wildfires
The helicopters are being sent into one of France's most severe wildfire emergencies in years.
-
Business
Who Gets Hit As US Rolls Out New Tariffs On Swiss Goods: Pharma Next In Line?
The US is set to impose new tariffs under Section 232 on pharmaceutical products starting 31 July 2026.
-
Local
Could Temperatures In Switzerland Climb 35-40 Degrees In The Next Heatwave?
Meteorologists stress that heatwave predictions this far ahead remain uncertain.
-
Local
Why Is Zurich Planning To Cut Shared E-Scooters? Surge In Nuisance Complaints
Zurich would allow only three providers, each with up to 1,000 E-scooters, instead of the current eight operators.
-
Technology
Zurich Becomes Hub For Pharma Push Toward Greener Drug Manufacturing
The event brought together experts from Novartis, Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the University of…
-
Local
Crack Cocaine Use In Zurich Rises Despite City Response
Zurich has already opened three drop-in centres, including supervised consumption spaces and support services.
-
Sport
Protest Outside FIFA Headquarters In Zurich Over Trump–Balogun Scandal After 2026 Final
Protesters argued that the credibility of the World Cup competition depends on clear rules that are applied consistently, and that the Balogun…
-
Local
Is MeteoSwiss Becoming Less Reliable? Budget Cuts Continue As Public Frustration Grows
On social media and discussion forums, Swiss residents have voiced growing frustration with MeteoSwiss forecasts.
-
Politics
Why Has Switzerland Joined NATO Ammunition Support?
The partnership aims to shorten delivery times and make procurement more efficient for all participants.
-
Local
Boutique Burglary On Schlüsselgasse: Zurich Police Seek Three Suspects
After the break-in, the three suspects fled in a white car with a black roof and foreign licence plates.
-
Sport
Swiss National Team Gets Warm Welcome In Turbinenplatz Zurich After World Cup Run
Recently, Football fans in Switzerland took to the streets to protest against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
-
Sport
Swiss Fans Stage Protest March Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Demonstrators march against FIFA President Gianni Infantino through Swiss streets chanting slogans including, "Against modern FIFA," "Stop FIFA corruption," and "Infantino out!"
-
Lifestyle
Swiss Cities Top Global Pay Survey: Zürich First, Geneva Second In Disposable Income
The study indexed New York's salaries at 100 for comparison purposes. Zürich achieved a salary index of 476, while Geneva came in…
-
Breaking News
Britons Can Now Use E-Gates At Swiss Borders Thanks To £5.2bn UK-Swiss Trade Deal
The UK-Swiss trade deal also aims to scrap mobile roaming fees for travellers between both the countries.
-
Local
SBB Cargo Under Fire: Major Retailers Like Migros Threaten Shift Back To Road Freight
Negotiations between SBB Cargo and Migros on a long-term freight contract are ongoing, with SBB describing the discussions as "partnership-oriented".
-
Local
Why Are Petrol And Diesel Prices Rising Again In Switzerland?
Petrol and diesel prices rose during the weekend, with diesel now selling at CHF 2.00 per litre.
-
Local
Turkish Consulate Vandalised In Zurich: Three Arrested
The three suspects, two Swiss men aged 18 and 20, and an 18-year-old woman from Bosnia and Herzegovina, were taken to a…
-
Local
Swiss Heatwave Drives Surge In Cooling Devices Demand: Prices Climb Across Cities
Record heatwaves in 2025 and 2026 have made cooling devices a near-necessity for many households.
-
Politics
Swiss Voters To Decide On Four Federal Measures In November: Fireworks, War Material, 13th AHV Pension, Marriage Penalty
The first measure is a federal resolution to raise the standard VAT rate by 0.4% points to 8.5% in order to co-finance…
-
Local
More Mass Evictions In Witikon: Zurich Insurance And UBS Serve Notices To 200 Households
A total of 156 apartments owned by Zurich Insurance and 59 owned by a UBS real estate fund are affected, with tenants…
-
Business
Moment Of Truth For Markets As Inflation Bites: Raiffeisen Investment Outlook H2 2026
Given geopolitical and economic uncertainties, increased price fluctuations are expected in H2 2026.
-
Breaking News
Switzerland Reach First World Cup Quarter-Final In 72 Years After Penalty Shoot-Out Win Over Colombia
The Swiss team now looks ahead to a formidable opponent in World Cup Quarter-Final: Argentina.
-
Breaking News
Zurich Climbs To Second As Singapore Retains Top Spot For Luxury Spending
For high-net-worth individuals, the cost of maintaining a premium standard of living has risen sharply.
-
Local
UBS Shifts Front-Office Asset Management Roles To Krakow: A First For The Bank
UBS has operated a major service hub in Krakow since the early 2010s, initially moving HR, IT and other support functions from…
-
Expat
Swiss Home Prices Stay Hot: Condos Up 1%, Single-Family Homes Hold Steady In Q2 2026
There is continued pressure on buyers across the country as single-family homes see strongest annual price increase.