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Federal Council wants to further reduce antibiotic consumption

Fewer antibiotics are to be used in Switzerland. On Wednesday, the Federal Council adopted an action plan to reduce antibiotic resistance.

A busy voting Sunday at the end of November

On November 24, voters will decide on the reform of healthcare financing, the expansion of the freeway network and two proposals for changes to tenancy law.

Restitution of frozen assets to be enshrined in law

The Federal Council wants to enshrine the practice of restitution of unlawfully acquired assets of foreign politically exposed persons in law.

Viruses survive longer in droplets with bacteria

Bacteria from the lungs protect flu viruses. As a Lausanne research team showed in an experiment, droplets containing flu viruses remain infectious for longer if certain bacteria from our respiratory tract are also present in the droplet.

Federal Council sends new rules on border controls out for consultation

On Wednesday, the Federal Council submitted new rules for the introduction of border controls for consultation.

Private banks to benefit from strong interest business in 2023

Swiss private banks benefited from the favorable interest rate environment last year and proved to be in strong shape.

PostBus CEO Christian Plüss steps down at the end of January 2025

Postbus CEO Christian Plüss is stepping down at the end of January 2025. After stepping down from the Executive Board next year, the 62-year-old will continue to work for Swiss Post in the area of sustainability and energy, Swiss Post announced on Wednesday.

Crises and wars: Federal Council warns of growing pressure on Switzerland

In view of global crises and wars, the Federal Council expects growing political and economic pressure on Switzerland.

Atupri earns fewer premiums in 2023 and posts a loss

Health insurer Atupri collected fewer premiums last year and once again posted a loss on the bottom line.

Federal Council wants to oblige more companies to be transparent

The federal government wants to oblige a larger number of Swiss companies to report on their sustainability - in line with the corresponding regulations in the EU.

Winter closure of the Susten Pass will be lifted on Friday

The canton of Uri plans to lift the winter closure of the Susten Pass on June 28 at 2 pm.

Berset looks back on intensive campaign after election

The elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has set out his priorities for the office.

Federal Council wants to selectively facilitate stepchild adoption

The Federal Council wants to facilitate the adoption of stepchildren in certain family constellations.

MAZ Lucerne School of Journalism now has a new management team

The MAZ School of Journalism in Lucerne has adapted its management structure. The institution is now headed by a four-member executive board.

Almost a quarter continue to work after retirement

People who reach retirement age do not automatically stop working. According to a study by the insurance group Swiss Life, almost a quarter of retirees continue to work.

Exporting SMEs expect an upturn in the second half of the year

The outlook for the Swiss export industry has brightened. Half of Swiss SMEs expect exports to grow in the second half of the year.

One in five people in Switzerland do not get enough exercise, according to the WHO

According to a report by the World Health Organization, people around the world do not get enough exercise.

Seriously injured after explosion and fire in Dorf ZH

A man has been seriously injured following an explosion in a house in Dorf ZH. According to the Zurich cantonal police, the 29-year-old suffered serious burn injuries.

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