Cluster: Swiss Identity

Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life?

This content was published on Jul 3, 2025 Longevity has been an underfunded area of biotech research but that is changing thanks to an unlikely source: Saudi Arabia.

Artist Saype pays tribute to women's football at Parc La Grange

Culture

Artist Saype pays tribute to women’s football in Geneva

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 Franco-Swiss artist Saype unveiled a fresco on grass in Geneva, paying tribute to women’s football on the eve of the 2025 Euro.

Swiss fine arts

Literary world celebrates centenary of Swiss poet Philippe Jaccottet

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 The centenary of the Swiss poet and translator Philippe Jaccottet, winner of both the Schiller and Goncourt literary prizes, is being marked by new editions of his work and seminars in Rome and Geneva.

Retail: consumption of plastic bags has fallen

Demographics

Plastic bag use declines sharply in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 There has been a sharp decline in the consumption of single-use disposable plastic bags and reusable plastic bags in the Swiss retail sector.

The federal government is working on a new Swiss identity card with a chip

Demographics

New Swiss biometric ID card planned for 2026

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 A biometric Swiss identity card (ID) is expected to be available in Switzerland by the end of 2026. The Federal Office of Police and its federal and cantonal partners are working on a new ID card that features a chip.

Opportunities for social mobility remain high in Switzerland

Demographics

Swiss continue to enjoy high social mobility, study shows

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 Opportunities for upward social mobility have remained intact in Switzerland since the 1980s. Social mobility is exceptionally high by international comparison, a study shows.

UBS launches another billion share buyback programme

Workplace

UBS launches buyback scheme for up to $2 billion in shares

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 UBS is starting a share buyback programme for up to $2 billion (CHF1.6 billion) in shares, in line with a plan approved at its annual general meeting (AGM) in April, the Swiss bank said on Monday.

KOF Director: Customs dispute could cost Switzerland 17.5 billion

Foreign Affairs

Trump tariffs could cost Switzerland CHF17.5bn, economist warns

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 An escalating tariff dispute under Donald Trump's US administration could cost the Swiss economy up to CHF17.5 billion ($22 billion) in 2026, according to KOF economist Jan-Egbert Sturm.

Swiss oddities

Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 On its 500th anniversary, the worldwide Mennonite movement remembers its Swiss roots.

Swiss Abroad

Consular protection: more and more elderly Swiss are dying abroad

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The number of Swiss nationals travelling and living abroad is increasing resulting in more and more consular protection cases.

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