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Vote May 19, 2019 Gun lobby looks set to miss its referendum target

Voters have the final say on Sunday on a controversial reform of Swiss gun law to bring it in line with security regulations of the EU.

By Urs Geiser

vote may 19, 2019 Corporate tax reform: a crucial vote for Switzerland’s future

Swiss voters decide on a reform of the corporate tax system that would remove special breaks for multinational firms.

By Domhnall O'Sullivan

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Vote May 19, 2019

Swiss voters will decide on a proposed reform of the gun law and on a corporate tax reform that is linked to extra funding for the old age pension scheme.

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Basel chemical industry targeted by demonstrators

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Transalpine goods traffic comes under pressure

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Swiss inaugurate new embassy in Seoul

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Thermal energy to be researched in rock lab

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Swiss rules on mercenaries – gold standard abroad, flawed at home 

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Hive of activity Breeding bees in Swiss valleys

Swiss photographer and beekeeper Marc Latzel has documented a special type of bee that thrives among the Alps.

By Marc Latzel (13 Photo)

12,000 visitors Should Switzerland welcome companies like Jeunesse?

The firm that sent 12,000 Chinese tourists to Switzerland is under attack for its business methods. Should the Swiss benefit from this PR exercise?

By Matthew Allen

Opinion Oval Office meeting shows Swiss potential amid US-Iran tensions

Swiss President Ueli Maurer’s meeting with Donald Trump was a unique bilateral event at a moment of increasing tensions between the US and Iran.

By Daniel Warner

City of peace on tour  Many Swiss ‘know little’ about International Geneva 

Switzerland invests millions in its strategy towards “International Geneva”, yet many people in the German-speaking region are unfamiliar with it.

By Simon Bradley in Lucerne

New Mayor Will letting foreigners vote revitalise St Moritz?

One of Christian Jott Jenny's first proposals as mayor of the exclusive Swiss resort is to give voting rights to foreign residents.

By Stephanie Hess, St Moritz

Maurer and Trump Why did the Swiss president go to Washington?

Ueli Maurer met Donald Trump at the White House. These are some of the top foreign policy and trade issues affecting the US-Swiss relationship.

By Balz Rigendinger

Trailblazer How one Swiss woman defied social norms to tour the world

Lina Bögli's account of her solo journey, which lasted a decade, became a literary success.

By Giannis Mavris

Bombs, rubbish and video games Indian miniature paintings get a Pakistani makeover in Switzerland

Centuries-old Indian paintings have been given a contemporary twist thanks to a Swiss project involving Pakistani artists.   

By Anand Chandrasekhar

Labour market Non-EU graduates struggle with Swiss job access

Complicated rules and immigration laws present obstacles for graduates of Swiss schools from outside the EU or EFTA. Will a legal change help?

By Peter Siegenthaler with Jessica Davis Plüss and Dahai Shao

Opinion - Letter from the Alps Small-town Swiss vote provides a lesson in flood prevention

When I removed the white leaflet from the voting envelope, my first impulse was to discard it right away.

By Dale Bechtel

Ozeanium vote Voters to decide fate of giant Basel aquarium

Opponents of the CHF100 million Ozeanium project say it is unsustainable.

By Julie Hunt, SRF

12,000 strong Record-breaking Chinese tourist party descends on Switzerland

Some 12,000 Chinese guests are arriving in Switzerland for the largest work incentive tour party ever to visit the Alpine state.

By Matthew Allen and Ying Zhang

Old age in New Zealand Kiwi pension tension heads for showdown

Swiss in New Zealand often suffer when it comes to pensions, although many make use of a workaround – for the moment.

By Luca Beti, New Zealand

Health scare How serious is Switzerland's measles situation?

In 2019, more measles cases have already been reported than in all of last year. But compared to a decade ago, it's still relatively low. 

By Alexandra Kohler

Hydroengineering Tunnelling through a glacier keeps villages from flooding

A glacial lake in Switzerland has been filling with meltwater, endangering the residents of the valley.

Big data Your employer might be watching you. Should you care?

The new wave of workplace data analytics is raising tough questions in Switzerland with its strong culture of trust and privacy.

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private banking Lionel Aeschlimann on art and seeing the world differently

The Mirabaud partner talks of his faith in active management and the private bank’s bicentenary.

By Chris Flood

Swiss Abroad Portrait This Swiss woman and her horses belong to Canada’s open spaces

Nicole from Switzerland lives with her horses in Canada. It is a life surrounded by nature which also has its dangers.

By Joëlle Weil