Swiss Identity

Over half of Swiss population view current social conditions as ‘unfair’

Those who have little feel more disadvantaged by the system

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 More than half of people in Switzerland feel that social conditions in the country are 'somewhat' or 'very' unfair, a new survey published by Beobachter magazine shows.

Demographics

More Swiss working beyond retirement age

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The share of people aged 64 and older in the overall workforce in Switzerland has more than doubled since 2005, according to new figures from the Swiss Labour Force Survey.

Swisscom warns of sharp rise in cyber threats

AI & work

Telecoms firm warns of sharp rise in cyber threats in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 Artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions and growing digital dependencies are driving up cyber risks for businesses, Swisscom says.

Basel is in greater demand one year after the Eurovision Song Contest

Culture

Eurovision Song Contest continues to benefit Basel a year on

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 A year after Basel hosted the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), organisers and tourism and trade bodies say the event is still delivering positive effects.

Visions du Réel: "From Dawn to Dawn" and "Nicole Nicole" win awards

Culture

‘From Dawn to Dawn’ takes Grand Prize at Visions du Réel film festival

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 Film director Xisi Sofia Ye Chen has received the Grand Prize in the International Feature Film Competition at Switzerland’s Visions du Réel festival for her documentary "From Dawn to Dawn".

Workplace

What does ‘Made in Switzerland’ mean exactly?

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 A case involving footwear manufacturer On has led to a loosening of the rules.

GR: Heidi returns to the screen in the mountains of Val Bregaglia

Culture

Heidi heads back to the Alps in new TV series

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Heidi is back! Filming is due to begin on a new adaptation in Val Bregaglia, canton Graubünden, in southeastern Switzerland.