Switzerland’s new energy challenge: keeping cool in a warming climate
Swiss homes and cities were designed to cope with winter. But as summers heat up, people are now scrambling for ways to cool down. What does this mean for the electricity grid?
The three-child trap: where the Swiss family model hits a wall
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Across the globe, rising childlessness is the main driver for plunging birth rates. Switzerland, however, tells a different story.
Middle-aged Swiss men are chasing testosterone. Doctors aren’t sold.
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Widely prescribed in the US, demand for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is rising in Switzerland, putting pressure on doctors to get a complex diagnosis right.
UN Refugee Convention turns 75 amid rising political pressures
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The UN Convention on Refugees is marking its 75th anniversary this week, at a time when migration and asylum are increasingly divisive issues.
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Plans by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to partially privatise the World Cup are facing some strong resistance, particularly in Europe.
Sparse rainfall and heatwaves have put Switzerland on drought alert
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Fifty years after the “drought of the century”, Switzerland is facing into summer 2026 with unusually low water reserves. Some simple measures can prevent critical situations.
The Red Cross plans to extend its protection to cyberspace
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The ICRC has unveiled a prototype of its new digital emblem designed to protect humanitarian and health organisations against cyberattacks.
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Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.
Aid groups say Israeli restrictions leave Gaza without relief despite ceasefire
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A fragile ceasefire has been in place for nearly nine months, but conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Aid groups denounce Israeli restrictions on the entry of essential goods.
After the ceasefire, survival still defines life in Gaza
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Nine months after the ceasefire in Gaza, peace remains elusive. Food queues, water trucks, and torn tents define everyday life as families struggle to meet basic needs.
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The United States and Iran have ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland and plan technical talks at the working level this week, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said.
US imposes new tariff of 12.5% on Switzerland over forced labour
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Following Canada and Brazil, Switzerland and around 60 other countries face new US tariffs on Friday for allegedly not doing enough to combat forced labour.
Swiss pharma firm Sandoz takes note of proposed US tariffs on generic drugs
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Generic drugs giant Sandoz said on Wednesday that it had “taken note” of Washington’s announcements regarding new tariffs of up to 200%.
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Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.
SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay
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The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.
Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.
Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’
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While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.
Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs
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The conclusion of a trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States remains the Federal Council’s top priority, regardless of Thursday’s US court ruling that President Trump’s tariffs are illegal.
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US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.
