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Alpine Initiative at 25 Has Alpine rail transport come far enough?

The Alpine Initiative aimed to shift the transport of goods through the Alps from road to rail. Where do things stand, 25 years on?

By Andrea Tognina

Cancer drugs High pharma margins squeeze health systems

Curing cancer for the masses could be challenging if healthcare systems are crippled by rapidly rising cancer drug prices.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

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employment problems Older jobless struggle to find work

An estimated 100,000 people in Switzerland are jobless and on welfare. Many of them are over 50. We find out why.

The week ahead Prosecutors, Alpine traffic and ski trips

These are the stories from Switzerland we’ll be looking at during the week of February 17, 2019.

This content was published on February 17, 2019 5:00 PM Feb 17, 2019 - 17:00

Railway danger Level crossings: one accident every three days

There is on average one accident every three days at level crossings, according to officials statistics, which have been seen by the SonntagsZeitung.

This content was published on February 17, 2019 3:06 PM Feb 17, 2019 - 15:06

PostBus scandal Federal police investigate former PostBus chief

The Federal Office of Police says an investigation has been started against ex-PostBus boss Daniel Landolf and his former head of finances.

This content was published on February 17, 2019 1:29 PM Feb 17, 2019 - 13:29

Autonomous driving centre Wabco car systems manufacturer moves HQ to Switzerland

Car systems manufacturer Wabco Automotive has opted to move its global headquarters from Brussels to the Swiss capital, Bern. The company has ...

This content was published on February 15, 2019 5:04 PM Feb 15, 2019 - 17:04

disruption BLS train group to shelve 170 jobs by 2023

The company is to cut some 170 positions over the coming four years for reasons of efficiency and automation.

This content was published on February 14, 2019 8:40 PM Feb 14, 2019 - 20:40

Intrusion test Hackers wanted for Swiss e-voting system

Now open: Registration for anyone who wants to help reveal cracks in Switzerland’s future e-voting system – and maybe earn a cash bounty.

By Susan Misicka

Takeovers Swiss government rejects takeover restrictions on Chinese firms

The Swiss government has dismissed talk of introducing investment controls on Chinese companies despite requests from parliament to examine the risks.

This content was published on February 14, 2019 11:01 AM Feb 14, 2019 - 11:01

Car Wash Investigations Pressure mounts on Swiss commodity traders in Brazil corruption probe

Pressure is growing on commodity trading firms with ties to Switzerland for their alleged involvement in the “Car Wash” corruption scandal in Brazil.

This content was published on February 13, 2019 6:41 PM Feb 13, 2019 - 18:41

Research accord Swiss agree long-term armament cooperation deal with US

The government has given the green light for strengthening cooperation on armament research with the US.

This content was published on February 13, 2019 12:52 PM Feb 13, 2019 - 12:52

Swiss drone valley Startup makes life-saving robots inspired by flies

The drones of Lausanne start-up Flyability can reach inaccessible areas, reducing not only costs but also the risk of a fatal accident.

By Armando Mombelli

Tarnished image Scandals damaged Swiss business reputation in 2018

Switzerland’s business reputation took a serious hit last year following various scandals, from corporate bank fraud to illegal subsidies. 

This content was published on February 12, 2019 4:51 PM Feb 12, 2019 - 16:51

Economic crime Reported white-collar crime falls in Switzerland

Swiss courts dealt with 50 major cases of economic crime in 2018 amounting to CHF166 million ($164 million) in losses.

This content was published on February 12, 2019 1:50 PM Feb 12, 2019 - 13:50

Money laundering? Switzerland investigating Venezuela-linked corruption

Switzerland’s attorney general has opened an investigation into a corruption case involving Venezuela.

This content was published on February 11, 2019 2:37 PM Feb 11, 2019 - 14:37

Cantonal vote Bern police given increased powers while new energy law fails

Voters in canton Bern have clearly approved a law allowing police to carry out covert investigation and as tightening rules for demonstrations.

This content was published on February 10, 2019 3:06 PM Feb 10, 2019 - 15:06

Power to gas technology Alternative fuel for the future

Creating renewable energy using single celled microorganisms.

On time? Train delay data queries image of Swiss railways

Trains operated by Switzerland's state-owned national railway operator are less punctual than company statistics make believe.

This content was published on February 9, 2019 3:31 PM Feb 9, 2019 - 15:31

Andermatt's alpine makeover A village gets a luxury transformation

The face of Andermatt, a mountain village in the Swiss Alps, has changed after an Egyptian billionaire’s vision to construct a tourist resort. 

By Helen James (picture editor), Beat Brechbuehl, Franca Pedrazzetti (photos)

Food science Cheesy study helps find the perfect fondue

Swiss researchers have been busy testing the texture of cheese fondue – more specifically, how it flows. Or not.

By Susan Misicka