Swiss Identity

Giacometti’s “Walking Man”: from sculpture to Swiss stamp

The special stamp will go on sale from March 5.

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 Swiss Post is honouring Alberto Giacometti with a new stamp featuring Walking Man I (L’Homme qui marche I), issued to mark the 125th anniversary of his birth and the 60th anniversary of his death.

Education

Bilingual classes should be possible everywhere in canton Bern, say lawmakers

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 Bilingual school classes should be possible everywhere in canton Bern and no longer depend on the initiative or the resources of the municipalities, say Swiss lawmakers.

Switzerland’s largest bank has been at odds with the government for nearly two years over plans to force it to increase its capital requirements by up to $26bn

Workplace

UBS told to tone down lobbying in row with Swiss government

This content was published on Mar 3, 2026 UBS explores extension of chief executive Sergio Ermotti’s tenure as it prepares for continued uncertainty.

Assisted suicide

Exit registers increase in number of assisted suicides in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 In 2025, 1,421 people made use of Exit Switzerland's services in the German-speaking part of the country, an increase compared to the previous year.

Grandson: commemoration of the battle and reopening of the castle

Culture

Swiss castle reopens on 550th anniversary of Grandson battle

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 On Monday, Swiss officials commemorated the 550th anniversary of the battle of Grandson, which saw the Confederates defeat the army of the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold, in 1476.

Middle East war causes stock market losses

War & peace

Swiss stock market takes slight tumble as war in Middle East escalates

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 The Swiss Market Index (SMI) did not fall quite as sharply in early trading Monday as its key European counterparts.

Pay inequalities on the rise in Switzerland

Demographics

Gender pay gap widens slightly in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Switzerland has moved up one place to 20th in a ranking of equality in the workplace, but its situation is stagnating. The pay gap between men and women has widened and the proportion of women working full-time has fallen, a new index shows.

A drama set on the peaks of global capitalism: "Enjoy Your Stay" premiered at Berlin International Film Festival.

Swiss cinema

‘Enjoy Your Stay’ at the Berlinale: a tale of exploitation in Alpine ski resorts

This content was published on Feb 28, 2026 Undocumented Filipino migrant workers who slave away as cleaners in luxury Swiss ski resorts are given a voice in a new film created by a Swiss–Filipino duo.

Construction industry expects stable growth in 2026 - more flats required

Housing

Swiss construction sector posts strong growth, with more expected in 2026

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 The Swiss Association of Master Builders says residential building remains the key driver of the industry, even though it continues to fall short of demand.

From the monetary chaos of the 19th century to its status today as a global safe haven, this is the story of how the Swiss franc emerged and why it inspires such confidence.

History

How the Swiss franc became one of the world’s most trusted currencies

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 From the monetary chaos of the 19th century to its status today as a global safe haven, this is the story of how the Swiss franc emerged and why it inspires such confidence.

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