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Could Temperatures In Switzerland Climb 35-40 Degrees In The Next Heatwave?
Meteorologists stress that heatwave predictions this far ahead remain uncertain.
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.
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 British Columbia.
Crack Cocaine Use In Zurich Rises Despite City Response
Zurich has already opened three drop-in centres, including supervised consumption spaces and support services.
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 decision had created uncertainty about the authority of referees' decisions.
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.
Why Has Switzerland Joined NATO Ammunition Support?
The partnership aims to shorten delivery times and make procurement more efficient for all participants.
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.
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.
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!"
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 at 457.
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.
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".
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.
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 police station.
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.
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 the 13th AHV pension, which was approved by voters in March 2026 and is due to be paid out for the first time this year.
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 told they must vacate by 2027–2028.
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.
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.
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.
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 Zurich to the Polish city.
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.
Man Injured In Langstrasse Altercation: Zürich Police Appeal For Witnesses
Several people have been arrested and the Zürich Police are now appealing for witnesses to help reconstruct what happened.
Switzerland Pulls Rescue Teams From Venezuela, Shifts To Aid Support
With the critical first 72 hours after the disaster having passed, and after a week of non-stop search operations, Swiss Rescue concluded its mission on Wednesday evening and returned to Switzerland on Thursday.
Another Heatwave Hits Switzerland As MeteoSchweiz Warns Of Temperatures Up To 35 Degrees
The heatwave warning is in place until at least Monday 13 July, with urban areas expected to experience particularly intense overnight heat.
Moving To Switzerland For Work: The 2026 Guide To Visas And Permits
For EU/EFTA citizens, moving to Switzerland for work in 2026 remains straightforward. For everyone else, it is possible but requires careful planning, an employer willing to sponsor you, and patience with the process.
Switzerland Overtakes France And Germany As Top Schengen Destination For Indians
Swiss embassy and its visa partners have "really smoothened" the application process in India, both in terms of securing appointment dates and turnaround time for returning stamped passports.
Oil Crisis Bites Less In Switzerland As Energy Efficiency Shocks To Rescue
Despite the headwinds, Swiss consumers' purchasing power remains a solid pillar of growth. The moderate rise in unemployment continues coinciding with the delayed industrial recovery.
New Data Shows 21 Daily Police Calls For Domestic Violence In Zürich
Domestic violence in Zürich is more prevalent than thought. Three out of four people affected by domestic violence are women.
Zürich’s Lake Crossing Postponed To 8 July: Second Date On Standby
If weather conditions remain unfavourable, a further postponement to Wednesday, 16 July, is possible. The organising committee is due to make that call on Monday, 6 July.
70 Flights Cancelled: Thunderstorm Strands Hundreds Of Passengers At Zürich Airport
Zürich Airport's exposure to summer thunderstorms is a well-documented structural challenge. The airport sits in a part of Switzerland that is climatically prone to convective storms.
Half Of All Swiss Voters Are Now Over 60, And The Gap Is Growing
Over half of all ballots are cast by Swiss voters aged 60 or over. Avenir Suisse warns that this trend should not be ignored.
Another Heatwave Is Already On The Way As Switzerland Barely Draws Breath
The June heatwave peaked at 33 to 37 degrees in parts of Switzerland, with the Basel region and the northwest recording the highest levels. MeteoSchweiz may raise warning for another heatwave.
Power Outage In Zürich Ripples Through Hospital Operations And Sewage System
Power outage at Zürich Children’s Hospital triggers emergency precautions. Power cuts cause sewage spill to hit the river Limmat.
Infant Formula With Cereulide Traces Still On Swiss Shelves, Despite Safety Questions
In March 2026, the Geneva cantonal chemist detected cereulide in six infant formula products during checks carried out after a Europe-wide contamination scandal that triggered major recalls.
Swiss Median Salary Jumps To CHF 87,000: The Sharpest Rise In Years
The CHF 87,000 Swiss Median Salary figure translates to a gross monthly salary of CHF 7,250 for a full-time worker, up from CHF 7,024 per month recorded in the previous survey year, 2024.
Switzerland To Host 2038 Winter Olympics And Paralympics? Federal Council Backs Bid
According to the government’s outline, the proposed federal contribution for 2038 Winter Olympics And Paralympics would be capped at CHF 200 million and divided across several areas.
Geneva May Ease Strict Air Conditioning Rules Amid Swiss Heatwave
Geneva's regulations have stood out as an outlier even by Swiss standards. The debate is intensifying as the Swiss heatwave grows longer and hotter.
Zürich Airport Scraps Liquid Limit For Departing Passengers: End Of 100ml Era
The upgrade at Zürich Airport is built on computed tomography (CT) scanning. The new rules do not apply to transfer passengers connecting through Zürich.
Flu And Chlamydia Drive Zürich’s 17,000 Infectious Disease Cases In 2025
Flu and chlamydia together ranked among the top reported diseases, with gonorrhoea and syphilis cases also recorded, though significantly lower in number.
Why Are Legionella Cases Rising In Zürich? Wetzikon Cluster Prompts Health Alert
Infection occurs exclusively through the inhalation of tiny water droplets (aerosols) that may contain Legionella. Human-to-human transmission does not occur in Legionella cases.
Forest Fire Risk At Level 4-5 In Switzerland: Zürich Bans Open Fires Near All Forests
Fire ban imposed across Zürich Canton as drought pushes forest fire risk to Level 4 to 5.
Switzerland Wins 2–1 In Vancouver: Canada Pays For Playing Safe
Switzerland wins yesterday's match and tops Group B after silencing Vancouver. Canada pays the price for hesitation.
Switzerland’s Historic Heatwave Peaks This Week, Then Finally Relents
MeteoSwiss has issued heat warnings at level 3 out of 5, classified as "significant risk," across nearly the entire country, with an elevated warning in the Basel region.
Zürich Halves Family Caregiver Subsidy And Tightens Rules As Healthcare Complaints Hit New Highs
The cantonal health authority reports a steady and accelerating rise in supervisory healthcare complaints across the entire system since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Zürich City Hospital’s Delivery Robots Pass The Test, And Are Here To Stay
"Robot transport has proven its worth in everyday hospital life. It relieves the burden on staff, simplifies processes and creates more time for core tasks in the hospital," said City Councillor Andreas Hauri, head of the Department of Health and Environment, commenting on Zürich City Hospital's delivery robots.
Drug Network Unravelled: Fugitive Driver Leads Zürich Police To 25 kg Haul
The seized narcotics include MDMA, marijuana, cocaine, ketamine, hashish and amphetamine, as well as 15 kilograms of silver, as drug network is unravelled in Zürich.
Zürich Mourns 16-Year-Old Killed By Falling Branch During Severe Storm
Zürich's city president Raphael Golta expressed his condolences for the teen who lost her life during Zürich Storm. "Today’s news of the 16-year-old’s death fills us all with deep sorrow," he said.
Zürich’s Feminist Strike Kicks Off With City Centre March As Thousands Demonstrate Across Switzerland
The authorised march had been called at short notice the previous evening, serving as the launch event for the nationwide feminist strike.