in depth in depth Vote June 10, 2018 A wide-ranging proposal to change Switzerland's monetary system as well parliament's decision to ban certain forms of online gambling are at stake.
in depth in depth Vote March 4, 2018 Swiss voters had the final say on two issues at the ballot box on March 4: A people's initiative aimed at scrapping the licence fee for the public ...
in depth in depth Fintech Switzerland A new wave of digital financial technology (fintech) innovations are springing up in Switzerland that could either transform traditional financial ...
in depth in depth The Swiss media landscape From media habits and press freedom to public broadcasting, learn about how Swiss news is made – and used – in a world of evolving technologies.
in depth in depth Educating Switzerland How does Switzerland turn out enough skilled workers? Do Swiss universities fare well on the world stage? Answers here.
in depth in depth Innovation: Switzerland discovers From basic scientific research to industrial R&D, we bring you stories of how knowledge born in Switzerland has informed and inspired the world.
in depth in depth Making Switzerland home Expat, immigrant, foreigner: Whatever you call yourself, you’re in good company. One in four people living in Switzerland is not Swiss.
in depth in depth Indian intersection Switzerland and India may seem like poles apart but they have more in common than you think.
in depth in depth Nouvo Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, ...
in depth in depth Fact checks by swissinfo.ch Our goal is to verify factual statements public figures make about Switzerland or Swiss current affairs.
in depth in depth The wild side of Switzerland In this series we introduce you to some of Switzerland’s most iconic species.
in depth in depth The Swiss community around the globe About 775,000 Swiss citizens live outside the country's borders, making up about 10% of the total population.
in depth in depth Surrounded by Europe A vote approving the re-introduction of immigration quotas for EU citizens has placed Swiss-EU relations in question.
in depth in depth Swiss story We wondered: What would happen if we asked people to tell us their Swiss stories, on video?
in depth in depth Points of view swissinfo.ch publishes op-ed articles by contributors writing on a wide range of topics – Swiss issues or those that impact Switzerland. Over ...
in depth in depth WEF Davos 2018 The biggest names from politics, business and civil society at Davos for the 48th WEF annual congress
in depth in depth 500 years of the Reformation Events to mark 500 years of the Protestant Reformation will have particular significance in Switzerland, thanks to the reformers Calvin and Zwingli.
in depth in depth Vote September 24, 2017 A look at the issues on the ballot sheet for the September 24 nationwide votes.
in depth in depth Getting the job done The Swiss apprentice system is admired the world over, as are the high wages and low unemployment rates. The job market can be tough though.
in depth in depth Renewable energy and nuclear phase out A look at the issue before voters on May 21, 2017.
in depth in depth Pressure on the financial sector Swiss banks are struggling to cope with the aftershock of the financial crisis, tougher regulations, the end of banking secrecy and a series of ...
in depth in depth The ‘capital of peace’ Geneva is known as a hub for dozens of international organisations, the United Nations and over 380 non-governmental agencies.
in depth in depth Ueli Steck - a life in mountaineering Steck was a record-breaking Swiss climber who pushed boundaries and lived to take on ever more challenging feats in the mountains.
in depth in depth A safe haven For some, asylum seekers are a drain on the economy and a threat to social stability; for others, helping them is a cornerstone of Switzerland’s ...
in depth in depth Company taxes, citizenship and road funding A look at the issues before voters on February 12, 2017.
in depth in depth Phasing out nuclear power Voters have rejected plans for a 45-year limit to Switzerland's nuclear power plants.
in depth in depth 2016 US elections - our coverage Find out why the US election matters to Switzerland, and how similar the sister republics are.
in depth in depth Pensions, spies and carbon footprint A look at the issues put to voters on September 25, 2016.
in depth in depth Climate challenge: reaching a global accord The Paris accord signed in December 2015 will come into effect in 2020. It aims to limit global average temperatures.
in depth in depth Currency value – cause and effects Investors have flocked to the Swiss franc since the financial crisis. What's been the fallout?
in depth in depth Child victims of the system Despite Switzerland's current reputation as a wealthy country, as recently as the 1970s children from poor families were routinely sent by the ...
in depth in depth Caring for the elderly in an ageing society The increasing number of people living longer and longer lives has sparked worldwide debate over how to ensure that senior citizens “age with ...
in depth in depth Handling masterpieces with a troubled past Switzerland has been at the centre of many key controversies and decisions over how to handle stolen and looted art from the Nazi era.
in depth in depth Reforming FIFA Having football's governing body headquartered in Zurich has been both a benefit and bane to Switzerland. With Swiss president Sepp Blatter ...
in depth in depth The Gotthard: a tunnel carving out history The Gotthard Tunnel is a symbol of Swiss identity and development. It’s the meeting point of Switzerland’s different languages and cultures, as ...
in depth in depth Soaring with Solar Impulse Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) was the first aircraft of its kind to circle the globe – flown by two Swiss pilots and making several stops along the way.
in depth in depth The Swiss Bridge to Iran Decades of Swiss outreach through diplomacy, business and other shared interests have played a role among efforts to bring Iran back into the fold ...
in depth in depth Extraordinary expats Switzerland has been home to a number of international writers, actors, musicians, intellectuals and other notable people.
in depth in depth ‘We shall not stay long’ During the 19th century people left Switzerland’s Italian-speaking canton of Ticino for a better life abroad. Large numbers went to Australia, the ...
in depth in depth The Short Wave Service during WWII The Second World War broke out 76 years ago. Switzerland’s neutrality meant it stayed out of the conflict, but its conduct during this period was ...
in depth in depth First World War Although neutral Switzerland stayed in the background during the First World War, it was surrounded by warring nations and couldn’t avoid being ...
in depth in depth The Swiss and their guns Switzerland has one of the highest gun ownership rates in the world because of its militia army. The defence ministry estimates that some two ...
in depth in depth MDGs and beyond The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), established in 2000 to tackle the world's biggest problems, expired in 2015. How successful have they been?
in depth in depth Cultural and natural jewels in Switzerland The country has no fewer than 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites – places of historical importance which should be preserved for future generations.
in depth in depth The cost of living in Switzerland What does a franc really get you in a country considered one of the world's most expensive places to live? Our collection of stories on the topic.
in depth in depth Switzerland confronts the post-nuclear era Switzerland has decided to phase out nuclear power by 2050 at the latest. Other forms of energy are being considered to make up for the shortfall.
in depth in depth The Swiss music scene There’s a lot more to the Swiss music scene than yodelling and accordions.
in depth in depth Faces of Switzerland To offer you a fresh glimpse of Swiss society and its diversity, this swissinfo.ch series from 2013 tells the stories of “ordinary” people of all ...
in depth in depth 150 years of the Geneva Convention The first Geneva Convention, signed over 150 years ago, lay the cornerstone for the work of the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red ...
in depth in depth Tunnel, taxes and tough on convicted foreigners Voters decided on four separate issues in the nationwide ballots on February 28, 2016. A rightwing initiative to enforce the deportation of ...
in depth in depth Swiss vote on basic income and public services On June 5, 2016, voters decided against introducing an unconditional basic income for all, public services reform and boosting road finance. Plans ...
in depth in depth Inheritance tax, genetic testing and paying for public broadcasting A proposal to introduce a nationwide inheritance tax to fund old age pensions was one of four issues Swiss voters decided on when they went to the ...
in depth in depth Money matters: child benefits and taxing non-renewables Voters overwhelmingly rejected plans to scrap the main consumer tax and replace it by a levy on non-renewable energy on March 8, 2015. An ...
in depth in depth All vote results: November 30 2014 On November 30th 2014 voters rejected all three proposals in question: One from a group of ecologists to limit population growth by capping ...
in depth in depth High costs: healthcare and eating out Voters clearly rejected initiatives to create a single health insurance scheme and a level VAT playing field for restaurants and takeaways in a ...
in depth in depth Minimum wage and fighter jets make noise Voters on May 18, 2014 clearly threw out a proposal to introduce what would have been the world's highest minimum wage. In a much closer result, ...
in depth in depth Immigration quotas approved by voters A controversial anti-immigration initiative won the Swiss electorate’s backing on February 9, 2014. On the same day, voters rejected a proposal ...
in depth in depth Militia army system under public scrutiny Swiss voters went to the polls to decide on a proposal to scrap conscription and replace the militia system with a professional army. As part of ...
in depth in depth Salary disparities top ballot sheet A proposal to limit top executive salaries at a one to 12 ratio against low-paid wages led the last round of nationwide votes in 2013. Also on the ...
in depth in depth Snowden and Switzerland When whistleblower and former CIA employee Edward Snowden made revelations about alleged illegal spying activities by the United States in Europe ...
