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After Mass Brawl, 15 Proceedings Against Eritreans in Zurich
October 18, 2023
The Zurich State Prosecutor has opened several proceedings against 15 people involved in a mass brawl between Eritreans in Opfikon in September.
Help Developing Countries Increase Tax Revenues
October 18, 2023
The Swiss government has launched a new program to help developing countries increase their tax revenues.
The steering wheel can be released when driving automatically.
October 18, 2023
In the future, drivers of vehicles with automation systems will be able to let go of the steering wheel.
Ticino Voters Decide on Cantonal Pension Fund
October 17, 2023
The people of Ticino have the final say in the dispute over the proposed pension cuts for cantonal employees.
Less Livestock Losses Due to Wolves in Switzerland
October 17, 2023
In Switzerland, livestock attacks by wolves have decreased by 29% compared to the previous year, according to the Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) program "Schweiz Aktuell".
Switzerland Accompanies Peace Negotiations in Colombia
October 17, 2023
The Swiss government has officially taken on a mandate to accompany the peace negotiations between the Colombian government and a splinter group of the former guerrilla organisation FARC (EMC).
Ticino Cantonal Bank: Some Customers Affected by Phishing Attack
October 17, 2023
In the past few days, some customers of the Tessiner Kantonalbank have been victims of computer fraud.
UBS Rejects Claims Again Before Start of Mozambique Process
October 17, 2023
The UBS bank had to defend itself against accusations from the African country of Mozambique before the delayed start of the Mozambique process in London, despite having already reached an agreement with the African country for its subsidiary Credit Suisse.
Researchers Decipher Self-Healing Powers of Axolotl
October 17, 2023
Swiss researchers have deciphered the mechanism behind the self-healing powers of axolotls.
Absentee Voting Does Not Indicate Participation
October 17, 2023
In the larger cities of Switzerland, the number of postal ballots received for the federal elections on October 22 is lower than the number received in the last elections in 2019.
Vote by mail only until Thursday and by registered mail.
October 17, 2023
Swiss citizens aged 18 and over are eligible to vote in the National Council elections.
Border Controls are Noticeable in Switzerland
October 17, 2023
Germany has announced the introduction of stationary border controls at its borders with Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland.
“Big Little Women” – A Tribute to Women’s Courage
October 17, 2023
Big Little Women is a documentary film by Swiss-Egyptian filmmaker Nadia Fares, which parallels the story of feminism in Egypt and Switzerland.
Switzerland Votes Under the Watch of an OSCE Expert Team
October 17, 2023
The Swiss federal elections on October 22nd are being monitored by an expert team from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Pilot Project for Swiss Literary Scene in Frankfurt
October 17, 2023
The Swiss literary scene is presenting itself at the 75th Frankfurt Book Fair with the new so-called Off Bühne Schweiz.
After the Cover Crack, Blasting is More Gentle at the Gotthard.
October 17, 2023
The second Gotthard tunnel works have not damaged the existing tunnel. The works, which were interrupted on 10 September, will resume on Wednesday.
Federal Council with English Channel on X for International Affairs
October 17, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council is expanding its international presence by launching a new English-language channel on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Swiss Retirement System Ranks Well in International Comparisons
October 17, 2023
The Global Pension Index 2021, released by consulting firm Mercer and the CFA Institute (MCPGI), has ranked the Swiss pension system in the top quarter of all 47 analysed systems.

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