Swiss army expects to start manufacturing military drones by 2027
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Swiss army chief Benedikt Roos said that war is stimulating innovation and that Swiss made military drones are in the pipeline.
Swiss attorney general reports growing number of attacks on public officials
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The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) opened 363 new criminal investigations overall in 2025, according to its annual report presented on Thursday.
Switzerland records 3,000 gender entry changes in civil register since 2022
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In 2025, 574 people in Switzerland had their gender entry changed in the civil status register, provisional data shows. Such a change has been possible since 2022.
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In Switzerland total consumption of cheese, both domestic and imported, rose by more than 7,000 tonnes in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Court rules Bern must re-examine members of Islamic State’s repatriation requests
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The Swiss foreign ministry must reconsider the repatriation request of an Islamic State fighter who is believed to be detained in Iraq, the Federal Administrative Court has ruled.
Swiss government issues counter-proposal to responsible business initiative
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The Swiss Federal Council has opened a consultation on a counter-proposal to a popular initiative that calls on companies to respect human rights and protect the environment.
In Switzerland, seniors now outnumber young people, new data shows
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For the first time, those aged 65 or over outnumber people under 20 in Switzerland, provisional data released by the Federal Statistical Office shows.
Housing, energy costs drive up inflation in Switzerland
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Consumer prices in Switzerland rose by 0.3% year-on-year in March, driven primarily by housing costs, says the Federal Statistical Office.
US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report
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The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven’t reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.
Three-quarters of Swiss use AI in everyday life: survey
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More than three-quarters of the Swiss adult population (76%) use AI tools in their daily lives, an increase compared to a year ago, a new Comparis survey shows.
Swiss firm Pilatus to acquire Air Alliance, expand European business
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The aircraft manufacturer Pilatus intends to take over the German aviation service provider Air Alliance, thereby strengthening its presence in Europe.
