Swiss court bans animal names for vegan meat substitutes
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Plant-based meat alternatives must no longer use names directly referencing animals, such as 'vegan chicken' or 'vegan pork'.
Switzerland’s super-rich: essential contributors or a social threat?
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Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. However, its wealth is distributed very unevenly: the richest 1% own 45% of total assets.
Sharp decline in IVF multiple births in Switzerland over two decades
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The proportion of multiple births following IVF is largely due to a change in legislation allowing more embryos to be stored.
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Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) are trying to replicate the brains of tiny fruit flies to create next-generation robots.
New at Zurich Zoo: hovering tigers and feeding ropeways
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The tiger, lion and snow leopard have moved into their new home at Zurich Zoo. Their updated habitats are designed to allow them to behave as they would in the wild.
Housing co-operatives offer Swiss alternative to rising rents
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From large historic co-operatives to self-managed projects and hybrid tenant-owner models, housing co-operatives offer a variety of affordable housing solutions.
Switzerland’s iconic cherry tree faces replacement as blooming speeds up
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Ornamental cherries are blooming in the cities. Now the famous wild tree near Basel is following suit, but it will soon have to be replaced.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
