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Trust in Swiss news is rising, Reuters report shows

Trust in news in Switzerland is on the rise again

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 Trust in the news has increased in Switzerland, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025. Almost half (46%) of adults who took part in a recent survey said they generally trusted Swiss news.

ERC Advanced Grants go to Switzerland for the first time in years

ERC Advanced Grants go to Switzerland for first time in years

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 For the first time in over three years, Swiss researchers have been awarded ERC Advanced Grants.

Councillors reject initiative to tax million-euro inheritances

Swiss parliament rejects initiative to tax huge inheritances

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 A national tax on million-franc inheritances for climate protection has no chance in parliament.

Ex-employee of Bank Pictet convicted of money laundering

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The Geneva-based bank Pictet has been fined CHF2 million for shortcomings in its organisation which enabled a former asset manager to commit serious money laundering.

TX Group discontinues print version of "20 Minuten"

20 Minuten: last Swiss free daily to stop being printed

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 From the end of the year, there will no longer be a daily free newspaper in Switzerland: the TX Group is discontinuing the print version of "20 Minuten". Up to 80 full-time positions are to be cut in the editorial and publishing departments.

The Swiss want a strong army and closer ties with NATO

Swiss want strong army and closer ties with NATO

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The Swiss population is in favour of compulsory military service and closer ties with NATO. These are the findings of the "Security 2025" study.

Irregular migration halved compared to the previous year

Irregular migration to Switzerland halves year-on-year

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 Irregular migration to Switzerland has decreased significantly. The figures from January to May show that only half as many illegal stays were recorded compared to the same period last year.

UNHCR to cut around 3,500 jobs worldwide

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is to cut around 3,500 jobs as a result of financial cuts linked in particular to US decisions. Hundreds of temporary contracts will also be cut, the UN agency said in Geneva on Monday.

Confederation to relieve cantons in the enforcement of expulsions

Swiss government to help cantons expel rejected asylum-seekers

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 The federal government is to provide greater relief and support to the cantons when it comes to deporting people who are not entitled to asylum in Switzerland.

One in four people in Switzerland is frequently stressed

Quarter of Swiss frequently stressed

This content was published on Jun 17, 2025 One in four people in Switzerland feels stressed often or almost always. Among the under-30s, the figure is as high as 40%.

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