Economy

Swiss mini-robot set to prepare teeth for crowns

Mini-robot set to prepare teeth for crowns in future

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a mini-robot designed to precisely grind teeth in preparation for fitting a crown.

A speculum and a test swab used for HPV test and pap smears that help detect cervical cancers are laid out.

Prevention

Switzerland needs to improve cervical cancer screening

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 Most of Europe uses HPV tests to screen for potential related cancers, but not Switzerland. It's time the country updates to the gold standard.

Food safety

Cadmium: Switzerland seen as safe, but imports raise doubts

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 A French report on high cadmium exposure from food has put the heavy metal in the spotlight again. Switzerland says its consumers are protected. Is this really the case?

National Council discusses details of the Mercosur free trade agreement

Agribusiness

Swiss House rejects EFTA-Mercosur free trade deal

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 The Swiss House of Representatives has rejected the free trade deal between EFTA and Mercosur.

Climate adaptation

Swiss government warns of severe heatwave

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss authorities issue top-level heatwave warning.

Healthcare innovation

Six charts show challenges facing Swiss pharmaceutical industry

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 The pharma industry is a mainstay of the Swiss economy and a global heavyweight. But the rise of new players could shake things up.

Paediatricians are now relying on Swiss data for growth monitoring

Research frontiers

Swiss paediatricians adopt new growth charts for more precise monitoring

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 The new standardised growth charts, unlike previous charts, are based on national data on child development.

Food supply chains

The era of cheap tomatoes from Spain may be over

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 Spain is the top source of imported fruit and vegetables in Swiss supermarkets. However, higher wages, tighter regulations and competition from outside Europe are eroding its dominance.

Photo of a factory with machines and workers sorting through tomatoes.

Food supply chains

Spain bets on AI and automation to power its fruit and vegetable industry

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 Spain is Switzerland’s top supplier of fruit and vegetables and the country is now turning to new technology to transform the sector.

Obligation for electronic doctor's prescriptions takes next hurdle

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament greenlights electronic prescriptions

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 Swiss parliament mandates electronic prescriptions in bid to boost patient safety.

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