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Geneva minimum wage reduced for summer jobs

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 Geneva's minimum wage will be reduced by a quarter for summer jobs. The amendment to the law was approved on Sunday by 60.61% of voters.

The people of Aargau want to make it more difficult to set up speed cameras

Swiss voters approve initiative to ‘stop speed camera scams’

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 In a unique case in Switzerland, the canton of Aargau will restrict the use of speed cameras.

Swiss is not planning another special flight to the Middle East for the time being

SWISS not currently planning another special Middle East flight

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is not planning another special flight to bring stranded Swiss travellers from the Middle East back home for the time being.

Thousands demonstrate at feminist strike in Lausanne

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 Around 3,000 people in Lausanne demonstrated against "imperialist wars" on International Women's Day on Sunday.

Federal Councillor Martin Pfister condemns belligerent countries

Swiss defence minister criticises war-waging countries

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 "The Americans and Israel have attacked Iran from the air. In doing so, they, like Iran, have violated international law," Defence Minister Martin Pfister told the SonntagsZeitung.

Would you give e-skis a go?

Battery-powered skis are divisive. Some people think they don’t belong on mountains, others welcome the gentle boost they provide. What do you think?

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Mar 7, 2026

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Baume-Schneider in Cortina to support Paralympic athletes

Swiss minister attends Winter Paralympic Games in Italy

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 Elisabeth Baume-Schneider took part in a ceremony in Cortina on Friday with Swiss Paralympic athletes.

Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset calls for women's rights

Council of Europe head calls for boosting of women’s rights

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 Alain Berset said on Saturday that he does not believe in a world in which women have limited rights and limitless fears.

Situation still tense for hospitals, says H+ head

Swiss hospitals face tense situation, says association director

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 Swiss hospitals are dealing with more patients, fewer staff, and tight finances, says the head of H+.

Electronic votes probably cannot be counted in the canton of Basel-Stadt

More than 10,000 Swiss Abroad affected by Basel e-vote problems

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 Owing to a technical error, electronic votes in Sunday's nationwide ballots will probably not be counted in canton Basel City.

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