the swiss times
en_GB English
en_GB English de_DE German fr_FR French es_ES Spanish ar Arabic
the swiss times

Live in Switzerland

Further rise in residential property prices in German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino
January 29, 2024
Buyers of residential property also had to dig deeper into their pockets last year: Average prices continued to rise in almost all regions of German-speaking Switzerland and in Ticino.
“Weather guru” Martin Horat passes away at the age of 79
January 28, 2024
The Muotathal "weather forecaster" Martin Horat died on Saturday in Rothenthurm at the age of 79.
Demonstrations against the right again – “History must not repeat itself”
January 28, 2024
Several hundred thousand people once again demonstrated against the right and the AfD throughout Germany at the weekend.
Light festival in Murten attracts over 60,000 visitors
January 28, 2024
The eighth edition of the Light Festival in Murten FR attracted over 63,000 visitors to Lake Murten.
Hope for ceasefire in Gaza war and release of hostages
January 28, 2024
After almost four months of war in Gaza, there is new hope for a longer ceasefire and the release of dozens of hostages.
Switzerland waits to make payments to UNRWA after accusations
January 28, 2024
Following serious allegations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Switzerland is holding off on disbursing aid funds for the current year.
Six injured in clashes between FCZ and GC fans
January 28, 2024
Six people were injured in riots between rival football fans in Zurich on the eve of the football derby.
Literary thieves steal Russian works – also in Switzerland
January 28, 2024
The library in Geneva has been the victim of a theft with an international dimension: Thieves stole an anthology of the Russian national poet Alexander Pushkin.
Police operation on the eve of the Zurich football derby
January 28, 2024
Several streetcar windows were broken during riots at the Mattenhof streetcar stop in Zurich on Saturday evening.
UNRWA chief warns of end to aid in Gaza
January 28, 2024
Following the temporary suspension of payments to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to the alleged involvement of some of its employees in the Hamas massacre in Israel, the head of the organization has warned of an end to aid in Gaza.
Swiss Animal Protection dismisses controversial president
January 27, 2024
At their meeting in Olten on Saturday, the delegates of Swiss Animal Protection (STS) dismissed association president Nicole Ruch.
Six countries stop funding UN Palestine Relief and Works Agency
January 27, 2024
The alleged involvement of twelve employees of the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Hamas massacre in Israel has caused outrage worldwide.
Swiss film “Electric Fields” big winner at the Max Ophüls Prize
January 27, 2024
The Swiss film "Electric Fields" (CH 2024) by Lisa Gertsch (director and screenwriter) has scooped the 45th Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival in Saarbrücken.
Swiss Animal Protection sends controversial president into the desert
January 27, 2024
The delegates of Swiss Animal Protection (STS) voted President Nicole Ruch out of office at their meeting in Olten on Saturday.
Amherd wants to keep memories alive on Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2024
On Saturday, President Viola Amherd commemorated "the victims of National Socialism and its policy of extermination" on the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
At least five countries stop funding UN Palestine Relief and Works Agency
January 27, 2024
The alleged involvement of twelve employees of the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Hamas massacre in Israel has caused outrage worldwide.
Six countries stop funds after accusations against UN aid agency
January 27, 2024
The alleged involvement of twelve employees of the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Hamas massacre in Israel has caused outrage worldwide.
SVP rejects 13th AHV pension and Greens vote Yes
January 27, 2024
Two party presidents said goodbye to their delegates in Central Switzerland on Saturday: SVP President Marco Chiesa at his party's delegates' meeting in Bürglen UR and Green Party President Balthasar Glättli in Lucerne.

Related Stories

Stay in Touch

Noteworthy

the swiss times
A production of UltraSwiss AG, 6340 Baar, Switzerland

Quick Links

Home Privacy GTC Contact Us About Us
Copyright © 2024 UltraSwiss AG 2024 All rights reserved