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Rich Lavaux biodiversity masks fragile ecosystem, study finds

Lavaux vineyards: rich but fragile biodiversity

This content was published on May 6, 2026 A study has hailed the richness of Lavaux’s biodiversity, while highlighting the extreme fragility of the ecosystem in Switzerland’s largest single vineyard.

Novartis closes plant in Germany, 220 jobs away

Workplace

Novartis to close site in Germany and cut 220 jobs

This content was published on May 6, 2026 Swiss drugmaker Novartis plans to cut around 220 jobs in Germany as part of the planned closure of a production site in Wehr ⁠by the end of 2028.

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Education

Phone bans in schools: why Swiss teachers are sceptical

This content was published on May 5, 2026 Several cantons have tightened rules on smartphones in schools, although experts warn against simple solutions.

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How Switzerland is responding to a growing elderly prison population

This content was published on May 5, 2026 Many prisons in Switzerland are ill-equipped to cater for elderly inmates. Protection from fellow inmates is also a problem.

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Demographics

Will AI secure or shake Swiss prosperity?

This content was published on May 4, 2026 AI may close the productivity gap left by ageing populations, or instead drive mass job losses and reshape global wealth. Which scenario emerges will depend on choices made today.

Riots in the city of Zurich in the aftermath of 1 May

Workplace

Riots erupt in Zurich in May 1 aftermath

This content was published on May 3, 2026 Riots break out in Zurich after May 1 events, causing property damage.

Swiss banks, job offers at a three-year low

Workplace

Job offers at Swiss banks hit three-year low in April

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Swiss bank job offers dropped to a three-year low in April.

KOF Barometer on the rise, but economic outlook remains subdued

Workplace

Swiss economy shows timid signs of recovery

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Swiss economic indicators rose slightly in April but remain below average.

Demographics

Without immigration, the Swiss population would age rapidly

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Immigration not only grows Switzerland’s population but slows its ageing – without it, fewer workers and more pensioners would strain pensions and health insurance.

Swiss hotel industry increases turnover last year

Tourism Trends

Swiss hotel industry had a good 2025

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Swiss hotels reported strong 2025 demand, with revenue growth driven by higher volume.

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