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Swiss Federal Railways rated second best in Europe

This content was published on Dec 9, 2024 The best railway company in Europe is Trenitalia, according to NGO Transport and Environment (T&E). Swiss Federal Railways came second.

The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 7, 2024 The federal budget for 2025, Swiss reaction to Joe and Hunter Biden, a cup of coffee gets (even) more expensive, the words of the year – and Schmutzli!

How Swiss festive bad boy Schmutzli cleaned up his act

This content was published on Dec 7, 2024 Once upon a time, a mysterious dark-faced figure would enter Swiss homes on December 6, beating and (briefly) abducting children into behaving better. Schmutzli needed an image makeover.

Proportion of female Swiss company directors stagnates

This content was published on Dec 7, 2024 The proportion of women board directors at the 30 largest listed Swiss companies has stagnated at 35%.

Today’s picture shows the Iffelentraeger parade with illuminated Iffels or head lanterns in the form of an illuminated oversized bishop's hat. The lantern is made of light materials (balsa wood or cardboard), covered with coloured tracing paper and decorated with motifs.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 Many are eagerly anticipating a visit from Samichlaus today, but some may miss out on seeing the red-cloaked, bearded man – find out why in today’s briefing.

Council of Europe investigates Swiss wolf policy

This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 The Standing Committee of the Bern Convention in the Council of Europe has decided to initiate an investigation into Switzerland's wolf-shooting policy.

Social cohesion in Switzerland is viewed negatively

Social cohesion in Switzerland viewed negatively

This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 The Swiss population's assessment of the current cohesion of society is largely negative. The situation has deteriorated compared to when respondents were younger, according to a study.

Swiss Post delivered 7.5 million parcels around the discount days

Swiss Post delivered 7.5 million parcels during discount days

This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 The days around Black Friday and Cyber Monday brought Swiss Post a flood of parcels. Between November 25 and December 3, Swiss Post employees sorted and delivered 7.5 million parcels throughout Switzerland.

EPFL: a bird robot that jumps to take flight

Swiss team creates bird robot that jumps to take flight

This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 A team from EPFL has created a drone capable of walking, hopping and jumping into the air using bird-like legs.

Federal Council welcomes private social security for the self-employed

Swiss government welcomes private social security for self-employed

This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 Self-employed people in Switzerland are less financially protected against losses than employees of a company. The government therefore welcomes private initiatives.

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