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New living space through densification often comes at expense of the poor

New living space through densification often comes at the expense of poorer people

This content was published on Jun 24, 2025 If demolition and new construction are carried out and tenants have to make way, low-income households are affected more often than average.

Ceasefire drives stock markets higher

This content was published on Jun 24, 2025 The ceasefire in the Iran-Israel war has visibly eased tensions on the financial markets. The SMI, Switzerland's leading stock market index, has risen above the 12,000 point mark again.

Swiss stick to tipping in cash

This content was published on Jun 24, 2025 The vast majority of Swiss people tip in restaurants – and preferably in cash. However, there are regional differences.

Call for caution due to risk of forest fires

Risk of forest fires in Geneva triggers warning

This content was published on Jun 24, 2025 Geneva, which is facing several days of very hot weather, has raised its level of vigilance with regard to the risk of forest fires and is issuing an appeal for caution.

Davos region: two out of five residents want less tourism

Two out of five residents in Davos region want less tourism

This content was published on Jun 24, 2025 Around 40% of respondents felt that a limit had been reached and wanted fewer visitors.

Bear kills sheep in southeastern Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 23, 2025 A bear killed four sheep in the Lower Engadine region near Scuol, canton Graubünden, last week. This was the first bear attack on local livestock in four years.

Diesel oil pollutes Lake Zurich near Rapperswil-Jona

Diesel oil slick spreads across Lake Zurich

This content was published on Jun 22, 2025 Emergency crews contained the oil and began removing some of the pollution from the water’s surface, said the St Gallen cantonal police on Sunday.

Between 10,000 and 20,000 demonstrators in solidarity with Gaza in Berne

Thousands march in Bern calling for Gaza ceasefire

This content was published on Jun 22, 2025 More than 10,000 people – or up to 20,000, according to organisers – marched through central Bern on Saturday afternoon in support for Gaza.

Tens of thousands of people at Zurich Pride

Zurich Pride draws large crowds amid financial strain

This content was published on Jun 22, 2025 Following US President Donald Trump’s attacks on diversity initiatives, Zurich Pride fears more sponsors could pull out and is now facing financial difficulties.

Electricity: Switzerland among the most expensive countries in the world for consumers

Switzerland among world’s most expensive for household electricity

This content was published on Jun 21, 2025 According to a study by the comparison site Verivox, based on data from Global Petrol Prices, Switzerland came in tenth out of 143 countries.

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