Leben in der Schweiz

Securing blood reserves over the festive period
The holidays and weekends over Christmas and New Year pose a particular challenge for the blood supply in Swiss hospitals.
“Unterschriften-Bschiss” is the Swiss-German word of the year
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences has chosen "Unterschriften-Bschiss" as the Swiss-German word of the year.
Migros Zurich sets Tegut a deadline until the end of 2026
Migros Zurich has given its German subsidiary Tegut a deadline of the end of 2026.
Man from Lucerne on trial for sexual exploitation of children
On Tuesday, a 74-year-old Swiss man will have to answer to the Lucerne Criminal Court for multiple counts of human trafficking and multiple sexual acts against eight underage boys.
National Council tackles the debate on the 2025 budget
From today, Tuesday, the National Council will be debating the federal government's 2025 budget.
Documents shed light on the reasons for the Beatles’ break-up 54 years ago
54 years after the Beatles broke up, fans can hope for new insights into the reasons for their break-up: As the British auction house Dawsons announced on Monday, recently found legal documents that could shed new light on the end of the legendary British rock band from Liverpool will be offered for sale on December 12.
Swiss political activist Giorgio Bellini is dead
Swiss political activist Giorgio Bellini died last Saturday in Lugano at the age of 79.
Council of States against continued operation of the “Tiger” for Patrouille Suisse
For the Council of States, the Swiss Air Force's aerobatic squadron does not have to consist of F-5 "Tiger" fighter jets.
Council of States wants to postpone decision on army finances
The Council of States does not want to decide on the counter-financing of higher army expenditure until the budget debate.
National Council also wants to allow Swiss coat of arms on national team jerseys
Swiss national teams should be allowed to legally wear the Swiss coat of arms on their shirts in future.
Maja Riniker and Andrea Caroni are the new presidents of the Federal Assembly
Two members of the Free Democrats will lead the Federal Assembly over the next twelve months.
Graubünden Council of States member Stefan Engler is Vice-President of the Council of States
Stefan Engler, a member of the Council of States from the Grisons, has been elected first Vice-President of the Council of States.
Caroni emphasizes the importance of institutions for progress
In his first speech as President of the small chamber, Andrea Caroni, a member of the Council of States from Appenzell Ausserrhoden, emphasized the importance of the institutions for progress on Monday.
Fribourg State Councillor Castella again driving with a blood alcohol level
Fribourg State Councillor Didier Castella has once again been caught driving with a blood alcohol level that is too high, for the second time since 2023.
The new President of the Council of States has a flair for music
Andrea Caroni, a Liberal from Ausserrhoden, is the new President of the Council of States.
Caroni, a member of the Free Democrats from Ausserrhoden, is the new President of the Council of States
Andrea Caroni (FDP), a member of the Council of States from Appenzell Ausserrhoden, is the new President of the Council of States.
Maja Riniker (FDP) from Aargau is the new highest-ranking woman in Switzerland
Aargau security politician Maja Riniker (FDP) is the new President of the National Council.
Brian Keller receives more money after harsh detention in Pfäffikon
Probably Switzerland's best-known ex-convict, Brian Keller, is to receive higher compensation from the Zurich state.

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