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‘The chalet is the first prefab house in history’

This content was published on May 31, 2025 The chalet first conquered the world – and then Switzerland. So why is it considered a quintessentially Swiss building?

Swiss oddities

Absinthe: the return of the green fairy

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Absinthe is back in fashion – not only in Switzerland but around the world. We went to the Val-de-Travers, where it all began.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-EU deal: the insidious debate begins

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Reactions to the government’s first tactical manoeuvre show that, on this issue, playing for time won’t work. Here is an analysis.

Swiss Politics

Government unveils vote issues to be decided on September 28

This content was published on May 22, 2025 After seven months without a national vote, the Swiss will vote on September 28 on electronic identity (e-ID) and second homes.

Vera Weber: A life between animal welfare and hotel glamour

Vera Weber: hotelier by day, activist by conviction

This content was published on May 21, 2025 The daughter of renowned environmentalists Franz and Judith Weber now heads an influential foundation – and runs a historic hotel.

Swiss Politics

European defence: tensions rise, budgets follow – but public support is uneven

This content was published on May 21, 2025 As European Union countries ramp up military spending, public support across the continent remains uneven.

A citizen on polling duty directs the voters at the polling station

Almost half of Swiss citizens are open to holding political office

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Would you consider holding political office? Nearly half of Swiss citizens would, according to a study by the University of Basel.

A passenger train en route between Basel and Zurich in Gipf-Oberfrick, Switzerland, photographed on June 23, 2017. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

Swiss railways test low-growing plant mix to replace herbicides

This content was published on May 19, 2025 To reduce herbicide used along railway tracks, the Swiss Federal Railways commissioned low-growing plant mixtures. After five years of trials, the method is now considered viable.

No change at the German-Swiss border so far

Swiss Politics

Swiss minister: situation at German border hasn’t changed

This content was published on May 17, 2025 Tighter rules at Germany’s borders have so far not had an impact on Switzerland, Justice Minister Beat Jans said on Saturday.

SNB Chairman speaks of "very great insecurity

Swiss Politics

Swiss National Bank chairman warns of ‘great insecurity’ caused by US tariffs

This content was published on May 16, 2025 The president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel, has warned of the huge financial uncertainties caused by recent US tariffs.

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