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Woman Dies in Hospital After Being Hit by Rolling Van in Zurich
The circumstances of the accident remain under investigation.
600 Cases, 139 Deaths: Timeline of the 2026 Ebola Global Emergency
The immediate impact of the 2026 Ebola emergency will be felt at the borders. Travel to and from affected regions in the DRC and Uganda is now subject to mandatory health screenings, with several nations already implementing strict entry protocols.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Visit Switzerland for Security Talks
What is on the table? Mainly, European policy, European security and the geopolitical situation.
Swiss Tax Rules Face New Pressure As Pillar 2 Reshapes Competition
Switzerland is aligned with the OECD framework. But it raises political questions about whether Swiss businesses are being asked to play by stricter rules than competitors in larger economies.
Why Swiss Rents are Rising Faster Again: Raiffeisen Q2 2026 Report
For renters, the practical consequence is that the current pause in rent growth may not last long. The dampening effect from the lower reference interest rate will soon wear off, while higher energy prices linked to the Iran war could push construction costs up again.
More Seats, New Routes: SBB Promises “Targeted Improvements” With December 2026 Timetable Change
Swiss Federal Railways says the December 2026 timetable change will bring “targeted improvements” across Switzerland, with more seats on busy commuter routes, new test services and some evening and night additions. SBB says the changes are modest compared with the major 2025 network expansion, but they are intended to better utilise available capacity. One of […]
SBB Unveils 2027 Plan: More Direct Trains to Venice and Paris
The biggest Italy-related change is on the Zurich-Venice axis. The direct Zurich-Florence train will also be shortened to Bologna.
130-Year-Old Zug Company Collapses: 80 Jobless as Renovation Sector Stressed
The immediate human cost is clear. Around 80 workers are now facing job loss or uncertainty over their contracts, wages and next steps.
What Are the Five Canton-Level Decisions Zurich Voters Face On June 14?
The housing proposals are likely to draw the most attention because they go to the heart of Zurich’s affordability crisis.
AI v/s Defense: Is Switzerland’s New Cyber Strategy Actually Working?
Switzerland is also maintaining its role in the UN and OSCE cyber processes.
Xhaka’s Fourth: Switzerland Name Veteran-Heavy World Cup 2026 Roster
The Swiss Football Association unveiled the full squad over two days, presenting a final roster that blends veteran leadership with a few younger additions.
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister Pushes Drone Build-Up Amid Rising Air Threats
Pfister has said Switzerland faces “a large gap” in air defence and needs to close it quickly, a message he repeated while presenting the army’s 2026 spending package back in March.
Swiss 10-Million Population Vote: High Stakes and E-Voting Trials
The vote would enshrine a cap on Switzerland’s permanent resident population at 10 million or fewer until 2050.
SBB CHF 77M Opfikon-Kloten Upgrade: How Your Travel Will Change
There will be diversions, cancellations, and timetable changes from 23 May to 15 June 2026 and 15 June to 3 July 2026.
Swiss Airlines Continues Expanding India Flights: Launches Zurich–Bengaluru Flights
The new five-times-weekly service will be the first direct link between Switzerland's financial capital and India's technology hub, completing a Lufthansa Group tri-hub strategy from South India.
Switzerland Is the World’s Best Country in 2026, According to US News & World Report
A revamped, data-driven methodology from US News & World Report puts Switzerland at the top for the eighth time, and the results reveal a striking gap in America's global standing.
Swiss Airlines to Resume Zurich–Tel Aviv Flights on July 1, Extends Dubai and Beirut Suspensions
SWISS said it continues to monitor developments in the Middle East closely.
Direct London-Switzerland Trains Move Closer to Reality?
A landmark UK-Swiss memorandum of understanding, backed by Eurostar, SBB, and SNCF, sets the stage for direct high-speed rail between London and Swiss cities, though services remain years away.
Is Zurich’s Economy Cooling? 25,817 Unemployed as Global Tensions Hit Hiring Outlook
Zurich’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.9% in April 2026 as construction and trade hiring surged. Discover how Middle East tensions are affecting the Swiss job outlook.
Zurich Crime: Crypto Bust, USZ Scandal, and an Active Manhunt
Police bust a major crypto money laundering ring, a manhunt for a violent assault suspect, and updates on the USZ heart surgery scandal.
Swiss GDP to Grow 1% as Energy Intensity Drops 50% Amid Oil Shocks: Raiffeisen Analysis
However, Raiffeisen report also found that Swiss dependencies persist and the transformation to a more energy-independent Switzerland remains incomplete.
SWISS Air Lines Reports CHF 30M Q1 Profit Driven by Asia Demand: “Our results for March were exceptionally strong,” Says CFO
Switzerland's flag carrier nearly ninefold its first-quarter operating result year-on-year, but warns that sharply rising fuel costs will weigh on Q2 performance.
Hantavirus Reaches Switzerland: One Confirmed Infected in Deadly Outbreak
The patient is receiving medical treatment at University Hospital Zurich, and has been placed in isolation. His wife, who travelled with him, is self-isolating as a precaution but has not developed symptoms.