Swiss Identity

How poring over old journals gives insight into right-wing extremism today

This content was published on Sep 23, 2026 Swiss historians are analysing magazines published by right-wing networks after the Second World War. This helps to shed light on the strategies employed by today’s far-right extremists.

Demographics

Swiss passport does not guarantee visa-free entry everywhere

This content was published on Sep 22, 2026 The Swiss passport takes 9th place in a global ranking, with 119 visa-free destinations and 54 countries requiring a visa on arrival or other entry formalities for Swiss citizens.

Sunrise is reviewing its operating model and considering the loss of up to 450 jobs

Workplace

Swiss telecoms operator Sunrise mulls 450 job cuts

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Sunrise plans further major round of job cuts, with up to 450 positions set to be lost

Workplace

Grudging UBS support for capital compromise before vote

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Using AT1 bonds to meet some of the new requirements would be “bearable”, says Ermotti.

Entrance to the Natural History Museum in Basel

Swiss diplomacy

Human remains in museum depots force Swiss to confront colonial legacy

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Canton Basel City is returning the remains of three Indigenous people to Chile. At least 4,000 human remains from the colonial era are held in Swiss museums.

Demographics

Hot summer led to record numbers at Swiss outdoor swimming pools

This content was published on Sep 20, 2026 Demands on pool staff increased as a result of record visitor numbers.

Significant police presence at the ‘March for Life’ in Zurich

Demographics

Zurich anti-abortion march disrupted by protesters

This content was published on Sep 20, 2026 More than a thousand anti-abortion protesters took part in the 'March for Life' in Zurich-Oerlikon on Saturday.

Isabelle Huppert signing an autograph on the red carpet at the Locarno Film Festival.

Culture

‘All About Corinne’: When French star Isabelle Huppert plays an extra

This content was published on Sep 20, 2026 At the Locarno Film Festival, Marc Fitoussi presented a comedy in which reality and fiction constantly mirror each other.

According to the Federal Council, Italy is still not complying with the Dublin Regulation

Demographics

Switzerland says Italy is not taking back asylum seekers

This content was published on Sep 19, 2026 The Swiss government had announced that it would resume the return of asylum seekers to Italy under the Dublin Regulation from the end of August.

History

When Winston Churchill called for European unity in neutral Zurich

This content was published on Sep 19, 2026 In September 1946, Winston Churchill delivered a famous speech in Zurich, calling for a “United States of Europe”. What became of his idea?

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