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Many Swiss men desire, but decline, part-time work

The trend towards part-time work is pronounced among doctors

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 While the proportion of part-time men has doubled since 2000, many are still reluctant to reduce, especially in certain professions.

The Cultural Heritage Commission is now ready to receive applications

Culture

Swiss commission ready to mediate disputes over looted art

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 Applications regarding cultural assets that are the subject of dispute may be submitted to the Commission for Cultural Heritage with a History of Controversy.

Culture

Conservative political party criticises Zurich Film Festival for being too critical of Israel

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 It claims that since the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attack, the festival has shown exclusively Palestinian-oriented productions critical of Israel.

The Swiss economy is likely to be growing faster than expected

Workplace

The Swiss economy is likely to grow faster than expected

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 GDP is expected to rise by 1.9% this year compared to a forecast of just 0.8% made in the summer.

Just under two-thirds of railway stations in Switzerland are accessible

Demographics

Just under two-thirds of Swiss railway stations are accessible to the disabled

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 Around 65% of railway facilities in Switzerland are either partially or fully accessible to the disabled.

Demographics

The secret reason Switzerland is the world’s top destination for skilled professionals

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 In many rich countries, immigrants earn less than locals – despite having similar qualifications. Switzerland is an exception.

Christian Atkinson, Country Director at recruitment firm Robert Walters

Demographics

‘Anyone moving to Switzerland just for the money often ends up disappointed’

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 Headhunter Christian Atkinson explains why 80% of all job openings are filled locally and why Swiss kindergartens initially shock newcomers.

Swiss is equipping its fleet with satellite internet

Workplace

SWISS to equip fleet with Starlink high-speed internet by 2029

This content was published on Sep 28, 2026 SWISS has launched high-speed in-flight internet services, with Starlink set to be installed across the airline's fleet by the end of 2029.

Cyberattack on the SSR: data theft from the SRF

Workplace

Staff data stolen in cyberattack on Swiss public broadcaster

This content was published on Sep 28, 2026 The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Swissinfo's parent company, has been targeted by a cyberattack in which data belonging to employees of German-language broadcaster SRF was stolen.

Caritas calls for measures to help the working poor

Swiss Politics

Swiss NGO demands measures to help working poor

This content was published on Sep 28, 2026 Despite having a job, around 360,000 people in Switzerland struggle to make ends meet. The NGO Caritas warns that the extent of working poverty is being underestimated and is being worsened by rising living costs.

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