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Hop on, hop off Why free public transport is dead on arrival in Switzerland

Lower carbon emissions and fewer traffic jams: these are the selling points. But just how realistic is such an idea in Switzerland?

By Christian Raaflaub

Covid-19 Coronavirus cases spreading in Switzerland

Federal authorities are taking unprecedented measures to contain the virus, which has spread to several regions of the country.

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COVID-19 Coronavirus in Switzerland

What are the social, economic and political effects of the coronavirus outbreak in Switzerland?

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Peter Dammann Pictures of youth define Swiss photographer's legacy

Photos of Russian cadets brought Swiss photographer Peter Dammann acclaim in 1998. Now, a book and an exhibition in Switzerland look back at ...

By Helen James (text and photo curation)

Becoming a modern state The ten most important dates in Switzerland's history

Today's Switzerland developed over several centuries, emerging out of a loose alliance of autonomous entities to become a federal state.

By Igor Petrov

Coronavirus Switzerland bans major public events to slow spread of virus

Switzerland has banned public events with more than 1,000 people until at least March 15 in response to the coronavirus threat.

Switzerland – Ghana President of Ghana visits Switzerland to help attract investors

On Friday, Switzerland is hosting a state visit by the president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo.

By Kathrin Ammann

Tracking contact Health detectives deployed in fight against coronavirus

To contain Covid-19, all those who have been in close contact with a contaminated person must be tracked down – a job for health detectives.

By Luigi Jorio

WikiLeaks court case Swiss media split over ‘controversial hero’ Julian Assange

Swiss newspapers can’t decide whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a threat to democracy or its saviour.

By Thomas Stephens

Old ammo Unexploded munitions continue to reverberate in Switzerland

Old Second World War bombs, grenades and other explosives are still causing headaches for the Swiss authorities.

By Simon Bradley (text), Helen James (images), Kai Reusser (graphics)

Start-up in Kenya Swiss business takes on global waste

The recycling subscription service with a social mission Mr. Green has been a big hit with busy families and business in cities in Switzerland.

By Markus Spörndli, Nairobi

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Head-shaking doctors and non-hand-shaking workers

A day after the first confirmed Swiss case of coronavirus, some doctors have accused the government of “irresponsibly” underestimating the danger.

By Thomas Stephens

Data protection Should rail commuter data be monetised through advertising?

The data commissioner has sounded a warning over the volume of commuter data being harnessed by Swiss Federal Railways for advertising.

By Matthew Allen

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Ticino and its cross-border workers from Italy

More than a quarter of the workforce in canton Ticino commutes from Italy every day. Some locals want the government to close the border.

By Armando Mombelli

opinion How China is filling America's shoes at the United Nations

China appears to be filling the political vacuum left by the US, as it withdraws its leadership from the multilateral system.

By Daniel Warner

Poverty How Swiss welfare works

If you are unable to provide for yourself or your family in Switzerland, there are systems in place to help.

By Susan Misicka

Covid-19 Swiss step up precautions to prevent spread of coronavirus

Authorities say measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus from Italy are stepped up, but the situation in Switzerland is under control.

Human Rights Council Swiss minister warns against spread of online hate speech

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has warned against the dangers of online hate speech.

Bächital disaster Remembering the Reckingen avalanche and ‘cot miracle’

On February 24, 1970, the deadliest avalanche in recent Swiss history swept through the village of Reckingen, killing 30 people.

Archives The curious incident of the documents in the Swiss army bunker

The recent Crypto scandal is another reminder to the Swiss authorities of the importance of transparent archiving in a democracy.

By Andrea Tognina

Swiss National Bank Who wins and who loses because of negative interest rates?

The Swiss National Bank’s negative interest rates, introduced five years ago, are having an increasingly significant economic and social impact.