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The Swiss federal government does not want to increase the retirement age, but people should voluntarily work longer.

This content was published on May 15, 2025 How can Switzerland shore up its pension system? People will not be forced to work longer, but they should be encouraged to do so, the government reckons.

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A blue diamond weighing 10.03 carats was sold for CHF18 million at an auction in Geneva.

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This content was published on May 15, 2025 A blue diamond weighing 10.03 carats has been sold at auction in Geneva for CHF18 million ($21.5 million).

University of Zurich’s first gender medicine professor sparks interest

This content was published on May 15, 2025 The new academic role has faced some hurdles in its first year, but overall the university and the professor herself are happy with progress.

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This content was published on May 14, 2025 The Swiss government takes two important EU-related decisions, and former Credit Suisse executives will finally receive their bonuses.

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This content was published on May 14, 2025 Before the first semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, decorations were put up outside the Village near Messe Basel.

RaiseNow fundraising platform under fire for rejecting Swiss People’s Party

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Last year's decision by RaiseNow, a Swiss online fundraising and payment platform, to refuse to offer payment solutions to the right-wing Swiss People’s Party continue to stir controversy.

A mallard has been busted going 52km/h in a 30km/h zone in the Bernese suburb of Köniz. Local police are wondering whether they are dealing with a repeat offender.

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This content was published on May 13, 2025 A mallard was caught speeding at 52 km/h in a 30 km/h zone in the Bernese suburb of Köniz. Local police suspect they may have a repeat offender on their hands: exactly seven years ago to the day, a duck was clocked at the same speed in the same spot. As mallards can live between five and ten years, the possibility can’t be ruled out.

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This content was published on May 13, 2025 Today’s briefing covers the potential revival of Switzerland’s artillery forts and an overview of the costs of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.

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St Gallen weighs playground smoking ban to protect children

This content was published on May 13, 2025 The city of Chur in southeastern Switzerland has led the way in smoke-free playgrounds; now a similar initiative is gaining ground in St Gallen in the east of the country.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, left, and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, right, speak during a press conference after two days of closed-door discussions on trade between the United States and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, May 12, 2025. (KEYSTONE/Jean-Christophe Bott)

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This content was published on May 12, 2025 A breakthrough in the US-China customs dispute during Geneva talks. And what do the Swiss value most in life?

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