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Switzerland and the EU want to negotiate on flight data

Federal Councillor Beat Jans met with the justice and home affairs ministers of the EU and Schengen states in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday to discuss, among other things, the fight against organized crime and irregular migration.

Japanese architect Yamamoto wins Pritzker Architecture Prize

Japan's Riken Yamamoto has been awarded this year's Pritzker Architecture Prize for his buildings that promote community and gathering.

New Geneva institute wants quantum computers for the common good

A new institute in Geneva wants to make quantum computers accessible to everyone.

Novartis shareholders approve all proposals at AGM

At the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Novartis shareholders approved all the proposals put forward by the Board of Directors.

Micarna employees demonstrate in Lausanne

Micarna employees in Ecublens in the canton of Vaud went on strike for the fifth day in a row on Tuesday.

Canton Glarus posts first deficit since 2004

The canton of Glarus closes the 2023 annual accounts with a loss of CHF 5.7 million.

Farmers complain about federal inaction in the climate sector

Farmers, winegrowers, vegetable and fruit growers from several cantons are demanding that the authorities take all necessary measures to meet Switzerland's international and national obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Long-standing debate about abuse in the Catholic Church

The study published in September 2023 by the University of Zurich on cases of abuse in the Catholic Church in Switzerland has reignited a debate that has been going on for more than 25 years.

National Council wants to place SRG under federal financial control

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG) is to be placed under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO).

Roche reports positive study results with antihypertensive drug

Roche and the US company Alnylam have announced positive results from a study with the drug Zilebesiran.

Editor-in-chief of “Le Matin Dimanche” leaves Tamedia

Ariane Dayer, editor-in-chief of Tamedia's newspaper "Le Matin Dimanche" in French-speaking Switzerland, has left the company at the end of February.

Switzerland does not receive a national weapons register

Firearms will still not be registered in a national database in Switzerland in the future.

Basel diocese has received 183 reports of sexual assault

The diocese of Basel has received 183 reports of suspected sexual assault during Bishop Felix Gmür's term of office.

UN is also considering airlifting aid to the Gaza Strip

The United Nations is now also considering supplying the Gaza Strip with food from the air.

Parliament does not yet want a ban on conversion therapies

The Swiss parliament does not yet want a ban on conversion therapies in Switzerland.

Councils want to give Swiss Post a shorter leash for acquisitions

Parliament wants to give Swiss Post a shorter leash when it comes to company acquisitions.

Employers should be able to apply to the IV for job adjustments

Not only employees, but also employers should be able to submit applications to the disability insurance (IV) for workplace adjustments for people with disabilities.

Parliament does not want uniform cantonal coffers

The cantons will not be given any new influence over compulsory health insurance.

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