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Switzerland returns to the top 20 countries for gender equality

Switzerland has returned to the top 20 countries in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) index on gender equality.

Parliament wants to extend deadline for reporting construction defects

In future, anyone buying or building a new home will have more time to report construction defects.

Trial against drug addict for murder starts in Muttenz BL

The trial of a 59-year-old Iranian man began at the criminal court in Muttenz on Wednesday morning.

Abu Ramadan fights deportation in Bern High Court

Former Biel lay preacher Abu Ramadan wants to stay in Switzerland. He made this clear during his questioning before the Bernese High Court on Wednesday.

Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki dies at the age of 95

Fumihiko Maki was one of the most important representatives of his profession. The architect died shortly before the opening of the Reinhard Ernst Museum in Wiesbaden, which was based on his design.

Swiss Re expects more cascading effects from natural catastrophes

Natural disasters can not only cause extensive damage to property and claim lives.

Tourism protests don’t stop the Swiss from traveling

Exploding rents and drunken visitors: many residents of European tourist strongholds have had enough of the onslaught of summer visitors.

Deepfake voices deceive people – but not the brain

The brain reacts differently to artificially imitated voices than to real ones. This happens even if people do not recognize the so-called deepfake voices as fake, as a study by the University of Zurich in the journal "Communications Biology" shows.

Associations establish new Swiss tourism ombudsman’s office

If the booked hotel room is dirty, the reserved tour is canceled or the waiter in the restaurant does not collect the bill for hours, a dispute can arise between providers and customers.

Emmi takes over Lucerne coffee roaster Hochstrasser

The milk processor Emmi is buying the coffee roasting company Hochstrasser, based in Lucerne.

NATO chief in favor of long-term military aid for Kiev – Night at a glance

Ahead of a meeting of the defense ministers of the alliance states, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has made an urgent appeal to Ukraine to make long-term commitments for military aid.

Bern High Court examines verdict against Biel lay preacher

Today, Wednesday, the Bernese High Court will review the verdict against the lay preacher Abu Ramadan from Biel.

Drug addict man stands trial for murder of acquaintance

A 59-year-old man is to stand trial for murder today, Wednesday, at the criminal court in Basel.

Pharmaceutical association calls for faster availability of medicines

Interpharma, the association of research-based pharmaceutical companies, is calling for faster availability of approved medicines in Switzerland.

German former foreign minister: Do not rule out Ukraine air defense

In view of the difficult situation in Ukraine, Germany's former Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has called for a tougher stance towards Russia - he is against ruling out the deployment of German soldiers for air defense, for example, from the outset.

Louise Bourgeois remains one of the bestsellers at Art Basel

The galleries have already reported numerous sales in the millions on the first day of Art Basel.

Oldest book with Bible texts sold for millions at auction in London

One of the oldest books in the world has been auctioned off in London for the equivalent of around 3.

Weltbild Switzerland not affected by insolvency in Germany

The business of the Swiss Weltbild publishing house is not affected by the insolvency of the German Weltbild company that became known on Monday (yesterday).

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