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Switzerland gives 5.5M to rebuild Ukrainian schools

Switzerland this week approved of a hefty aid package that will go directly to rebuilding destroyed Ukrainian schools, restoring education to 15,000 children.

Riots in Lausanne echo those in France

In the wake of France's riots over a teen killed in police violence, young people in Lausanne took to the streets.

The Weekly Review

Here is The Swiss Times’ review of the top news, stories and issues to follow in Switzerland from June 24 - 30.

The Swiss Times’ Weekly Review

Here is The Swiss Times’ review of the top news, stories and issues to follow in Switzerland from June 16 - 23.

The ‘Pandemic President’ resigns

Affairs, lawsuits, and Covid criticism: Alain Berset's reign has been far from boring.

Federal Council pushes its wind energy offensive

The Federal Council is pushing through their latest renewable energy plan; this time, it’s wind.

UBS: CS merger complete next week

After months of protests and lawsuits, Swiss bank UBS will finally absorb failing Credit Suisse, thus creating a 'monster'-sized bank Switzerland has never before seen.

Prosecutor leaves investigation into Berset’s alleged ‘Covid leaks’

A special prosecutor investigating Swiss President Alain Berset’s alleged leaks of confidential Covid information to Swiss media has asked to leave the highly-publicized case.

Google, Facebook, Twitter owe Swiss journalists millions

The Swiss government announced this week that Internet titans such as Facebook, Twitter and Google owe Swiss media companies millions in compensation for posting their articles online.

Switzerland to send 25 tanks to Germany

The Swiss government this week agreed to send 25 decommissioned tanks to Germany, allowing Germany to send its own tanks onto Ukraine.

Grounded: Activists stop private jets in Geneva

Climate activists managed to successfully halt air traffic at Geneva Airport on Tuesday during the planned private jet fair.

Swiss say they are not interested in ‘woke’ language

ONLY ONE-FOURTH OF SWISS RESIDENTS SAY THAT USING GENDER-SENSITIVE LANGUAGE IS IMPORTANT.

‘Swiss Freedom Movement’ seeks to fire unpopular politicians

The 'Swiss Freedom Movement' wants to hold Swiss politicians accountable. The once far-fetched voter referendum is gathering steam.

Is Switzerland headed for an energy crisis again?

Switzerland may not be lucky enough with another mild winter. Energy experts say Switzerland should rethink its relationship with nuclear power.

Switzerland easing arms re-exports to Ukraine

Switzerland at a crossroads: What will become of the Alpine nation’s longstanding neutrality if it begins allowing the re-exportation of arms to war zones like Ukraine? Security Policy Commission President Werner Salzmann takes a sip of water before announcing to press that Switzerland has passed two motions to ease its War Materials Act (Keystone SDA).

The housing crisis arrives on Swiss doorsteps

By the end of 2023, Switzerland will be short 10,000 homes. More on what is contributing to the crisis and what the country plans to do about it.

Zurich readies for former President Obama’s first visit

The former president’s first visit to Switzerland is not without its challenges.

Switzerland to Russia: Stop threatening our journalists

The Russian ambassador to Switzerland was summoned to Bern to discuss “unacceptable” threats made towards a Swiss journalist that he would be put in a forced labor camp or prison over a recent article.

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