Swiss institute develops AI system to better detect pain in lab mice
This content was published on
An AI monitoring system developed by the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich uses algorithms to recognise changes in the facial expressions of rodents caused by stress or pain.
New Swiss national hotline for domestic violence victims to launch after delays
This content was published on
The national hotline 142 will go live on Friday, as authorities vow to continue tackling the growing number of domestic violence offences.
Over half of Swiss population view current social conditions as ‘unfair’
This content was published on
More than half of people in Switzerland feel that social conditions in the country are ‘somewhat’ or ‘very’ unfair, a new survey published by Beobachter magazine shows.
This content was published on
The share of people aged 64 and older in the overall workforce in Switzerland has more than doubled since 2005, according to new figures from the Swiss Labour Force Survey.
Cantons of Western Switzerland unite to oppose immigration initiative
This content was published on
The Conference of Western Swiss Governments “strongly opposes” the “No to ten million” immigration initiative, the head of the Geneva government, Nathalie Fontanet, told the press on Monday.
Telecoms firm warns of sharp rise in cyber threats in Switzerland
This content was published on
Artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions and growing digital dependencies are driving up cyber risks for businesses, Swisscom says.
Uzbek former first daughter goes on trial in Switzerland
This content was published on
Gulnara Karimova is charged with money laundering, breach of trust, corruption, and leading a criminal organisation known as “The Office”.
‘Energy independence day’ highlights Swiss reliance on imports
This content was published on
Until Monday, local resources were sufficient to cover the energy needs of Switzerland, which will now rely on imports til the end of the year.
Swiss ambassador kept calm as White House press gala shooting unfolded
This content was published on
The Swiss ambassador to the United States, Ralf Heckner, witnessed first-hand the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington on Saturday night.
Swiss canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes elects Pius Federer as new Landammann
This content was published on
Voters in canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes in eastern Switzerland have elected Pius Federer as the new Landammann (equivalent to cantonal president) at the Landsgemeinde assembly on Sunday.
Swiss Teachers’ Association advises against prominent religious symbols
This content was published on
The Swiss Teachers’ Association (LCH) is recommending that teachers refrain from wearing prominent religious symbols, such as headscarves, according to a new position paper.
Racial discrimination cases in Switzerland remain high in 2025
This content was published on
Switzerland recorded 1,245 cases of racial discrimination in 2025, a 3% increase on the previous year, according to a new report.
How Chernobyl sparked panic, protests and ‘nuclear lettuce’ fears in Switzerland
This content was published on
In the wake of Chernobyl, radiation fears spread to Zurich – bringing fake experts into shops and sparking a backlash from vegetable producers against federal advice.
SWISS flight evacuated in Delhi after engine problem during take-off
This content was published on
A SWISS flight bound for Zurich aborted take-off in Delhi on Sunday after a suspected engine issue, injuring four passengers during an emergency evacuation.
Eurovision Song Contest continues to benefit Basel a year on
This content was published on
A year after Basel hosted the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), organisers and tourism and trade bodies say the event is still delivering positive effects.
Crans-Montana: Switzerland waives hospital fees for Italian fire patients
This content was published on
Italian patients hospitalised in canton Valais, Switzerland, following the fire in Crans-Montana will not be charged, Valais President Mathias Reynard confirmed on Friday after meeting the Italian ambassador.
Nine arrested in Netherlands over Europe-wide ATM attacks
This content was published on
An international police operation has led to the arrest of nine suspects in the Netherlands in connection with a wave of explosive attacks on cash machines across Europe, including several in Switzerland.
‘From Dawn to Dawn’ takes Grand Prize at Visions du Réel film festival
This content was published on
Film director Xisi Sofia Ye Chen has received the Grand Prize in the International Feature Film Competition at Switzerland’s Visions du Réel festival for her documentary “From Dawn to Dawn”.
Swiss prosecutors pursue illegal base jump near Alps guesthouse
This content was published on
A man who jumped with a parachute from a rock face near the Äscher mountain guesthouse in eastern Switzerland last summer faces charges after his case was referred to the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland.
Inquiry reveals deal to drop criminal complaint against Vaud minister
This content was published on
Vaud minister Valérie Dittli concluded an agreement to have a criminal complaint against her withdrawn, an investigation has revealed.
