Swiss Identity

New Nestlé boss plots strategic overhaul to reignite growth

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 The Swiss food giant is under pressure to slim down following a tumultuous period.

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Swiss Politics

Swiss politicians decide against monitoring assisted-suicide tourism

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 How many people travel to Switzerland to end their lives? Swiss politicians do not want a precise count. Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce monitoring.

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Franc increasingly strong against the dollar, but SNB does not seem to be intervening

Workplace

Swiss franc strengthens against dollar, but SNB unlikely to intervene

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The Swiss franc continues to get stronger against the dollar, with a new high reported on Tuesday. But the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is unlikely to intervene, according to a financial expert.

After Crans-Montana, caution is advised for carnivals

Culture

Swiss carnival organisers tighten security after Crans-Montana tragedy

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Carnival organisers in Switzerland have been stepping up fire-fighting and safety measures following the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana.

UN experts alarmed by prosecution after sit-in at EPFZ

Foreign Affairs

UN experts alarmed by criminal sanctions after Gaza protest at Swiss university

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich pursuing criminal prosecution of students who protested its partnerships with Israeli institutions.