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Asian and African job seekers face up to 19% worse odds in Switzerland. Zurich just voted to do nothing about it.
Switzerland aims to develop partnerships, initiatives and joint approaches that will have a lasting impact beyond the Geneva AI Summit 2027.
"Switzerland should not join any military or defence alliance, nor should it cooperate with any such alliance," the proposal says.
The chicken recall follows other Migros product withdrawals earlier this year.
Authorities have not released further details about the man’s condition or the nature of his injuries.
Switzerland could be heading for its second-worst glacier melt on record.
The funds are primarily intended to cover the extra costs associated with Patriot missile systems and the acquisition of US-made F-35 fighter jets.
Is Bern looking to widen its network of armament partners beyond Europe?
At the opening of the appeal, Vincenz’s lawyer asked the Zurich High Court to dismiss the case. Defence lawyers have also argued that some of the alleged offences are time-barred, an issue that could prevent the court from examining particular accusations.
The eclipse will still be in progress when the Sun sets in Switzerland, so hills, buildings, trees or mountain ridges blocking the western or northwestern horizon could prevent viewers from seeing the most dramatic phase.
Zurich-Built Anti-Drone Air-Defence System Skyranger is built by Rheinmetall Air Defence in Zurich’s Oerlikon district.
This is Switzerland's fourth significant heatwave of the season.
Adam Beyer will kick off the Zurich Street Parade 2026, the Parade's 33rd edition.
According to the ruling, undocumented migrants are entitled only to emergency aid.
Switzerland is well behind countries such as Sweden, Germany and Norway, which offer much longer maternity and paternity leave.
Search of the 65-year-old Austrian doctor’s practice and the seizure of digital material revealed photos and videos of naked women.
The helicopters are being sent into one of France's most severe wildfire emergencies in years.
The US is set to impose new tariffs under Section 232 on pharmaceutical products starting 31 July 2026.
Meteorologists stress that heatwave predictions this far ahead remain uncertain.
The partnership aims to shorten delivery times and make procurement more efficient for all participants.
After the break-in, the three suspects fled in a white car with a black roof and foreign licence plates.
Recently, Football fans in Switzerland took to the streets to protest against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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.
Negotiations between SBB Cargo and Migros on a long-term freight contract are ongoing, with SBB describing the discussions as "partnership-oriented".
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.
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.
Given geopolitical and economic uncertainties, increased price fluctuations are expected in H2 2026.
The Swiss team now looks ahead to a formidable opponent in World Cup Quarter-Final: Argentina.
For high-net-worth individuals, the cost of maintaining a premium standard of living has risen sharply.
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.
There is continued pressure on buyers across the country as single-family homes see strongest annual price increase.
Several people have been arrested and the Zürich Police are now appealing for witnesses to help reconstruct what happened.
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.
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.
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.
Domestic violence in Zürich is more prevalent than thought. Three out of four people affected by domestic violence are women.
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.
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.
Over half of all ballots are cast by Swiss voters aged 60 or over. Avenir Suisse warns that this trend should not be ignored.
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.
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.
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.
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's regulations have stood out as an outlier even by Swiss standards. The debate is intensifying as the Swiss heatwave grows longer and hotter.
Flu and chlamydia together ranked among the top reported diseases, with gonorrhoea and syphilis cases also recorded, though significantly lower in number.
Fire ban imposed across Zürich Canton as drought pushes forest fire risk to Level 4 to 5.
Switzerland wins yesterday's match and tops Group B after silencing Vancouver. Canada pays the price for hesitation.
"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.
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'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.
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