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A skirmish at a Swiss swimming pool prompts debate on women’s versus trans rights

A view of the sunbathing area at the outdoor swimming pool and the Federal Parliament Building.

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 The case of a trans woman who was escorted out of the women’s section of a popular outdoor pool shows that Switzerland has not yet adapted to accommodate the queer community.

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UBS to trial US banking services in push for wealthy American clients

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 Swiss group plans to open accounts for staff as early as December to test pricing and products.

Angela Rosengart, founder of the Lucerne Museum, has died

Culture

Lucerne art collector Angela Rosengart dead at 94

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 Angela Rosengart, who founded the Sammlung Rosengart Museum in Lucerne, died on Tuesday at the age of 94.

A natural lake at Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets (VD)

Tourism Trends

Natural lake forms at Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Le Bain du Diable, a seasonal glacial lake is now visible near the Glacier Walk.

IPO activity picks up again in the second quarter

Workplace

Swiss IPO activity rebounds in second quarter

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Swiss IPOs resumed in Q2 after a quiet start, led by Centiel, Matador and DSM-Firmenich listings.

Passengers at Zurich Airport have to spend the night there due to thunderstorms

Tourism Trends

Zurich Airport cancels 70 flights due to thunderstorms

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Zurich Airport cancels 70 flights after thunderstorms disrupted operations.

Low paid jobs are particularly affected by the minimum wage

Swiss democracy

Swiss referendum aims to defend minimum wage

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Swiss people's initiative challenges proposed law to override minimum wages.

Haile Selassie at the League of Nations in Geneva.

History

The day the League of Nations failed Ethiopia

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Ninety years ago, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie stood before the League of Nations in Geneva and appealed for help in the Abyssinian War.

History

A ‘European disaster’: a personal reflection in photographs on the Yugoslav Wars

This content was published on Jun 29, 2026 Swissinfo photographer Thomas Kern witnessed the wars in Croatia and Bosnia and, for several months, the siege of Sarajevo. A personal retrospective.

Yodelling festival parade winds its way through Basel in sweltering heat

Culture

Swiss Yodelling Festival in Basel ends with parade in intense heat

This content was published on Jun 28, 2026 The 32nd Swiss Yodelling Festival in Basel came to a close on Sunday with a festive parade.

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