Swiss Identity

US and French films sweep board at Zurich Film Festival

American and French films sweep the board at the ZFF

This content was published on Oct 4, 2026 Du fioul dans les artères and Bucks Harbor win awards at 22nd Zurich Film Festival.

Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich in a scene of 'A Talent for Murder'.

Culture

‘A Talent for Murder’: Patricia Highsmith deserved something nastier

This content was published on Oct 4, 2026 Anton Corbijn’s film is an affectionate, if ultimately too gentle, tribute to a writer whose work was rarely known for its affection.

Swiss Trade

Swiss Steel announces job cuts in Germany

This content was published on Oct 4, 2026 Restructuring German sites will lead to further job cuts at Swiss Steel.

Culture

Inglourious subtitlers and the art of cinematic transcreators

This content was published on Oct 3, 2026 Subtitles have been essential to global cinema for nearly a century. In multilingual Switzerland, they are also a vital part of film history.

US actress Amanda Seyfried, surrounded by fans (or ‘content creators’?) on the Green Carpet during the ZFF 2025.

Culture

Can film criticism survive the TikTok era?

This content was published on Oct 2, 2026 The Zurich Film Festival has partnered with TikTok. The more influencers shape the cinema world, the more film criticism is pushed to the sidelines, argues film critic Denise Bucher.

In Switzerland, 800,000 older people feel lonely

Demographics

Survey: more than a third of Swiss seniors feel lonely

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 More than a third of Swiss residents over 60 report lacking social support, with income and partner loss key factors.

Easier access to the labour market for people with protection status S

Swiss Politics

Swiss House backs easier access to labour market by third-country nationals

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Swiss House backs a bill easing canton moves for employed S-status holders and permits for Swiss-trained third-country nationals.

The Council of States approves all federal decrees in the stabilisation package

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Senate approves Erasmus+ funding amid debate on EU deals

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Swiss senators approve Erasmus+ funding and send the EU treaty package to the House, with health and food safety deals next.