Switzerland: A week in review

Switzerland: A week in review

jeu, Juin 1st 2023

Here is The Swiss Times’ guide to the top news, stories and issues to watch in Switzerland from May 26 – June 2. Read the rest of our coverage of the Alpine nation.

Swiss are not interested in a ‘third gender’

Most of Switzerland (about 62%) is opposed to adding a third, “other” gender to official documents such as passports, visas and voting forms, according to a survey published this week. En savoir plus.

How to protect yourself from Swiss ticks

Thousands of tourists flock to Switzerland every summer to hike its picturesque trails, but these hikers should be aware of other, unwelcome summer visitors throughout the Alps: ticks. En savoir plus.

Prosecutor leaves Berset ‘Covid leaks’ case

A special prosecutor announced that he would be leaving the highly-publicized investigation into Swiss President Alain Berset’s suspected leaks of confidential information to the Swiss media at the height of the pandemic. En savoir plus.

Meditation makes us more resilient

Meditating as little as 15 minutes a day can help you better process information objectively and make decisions more effectively, according to a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich study published this week. Read more.

Swiss men and women diverge on politics

Young Swiss men and women are becoming increasingly polarized when it comes to political parties, opinions and voting trends, according to a new study. The changes may affect election outcomes later this year. En savoir plus.

Join us next week for more coverage of Swiss news, politics and everything in between. In the meantime, follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.

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