AI-curated news about Switzerland
Federal Councillor Viola Amherd to step down from her role as Switzerland's army and defence minister at the end of March 2025, following pressure from the Swiss People's Party.
Iranian authorities reveal Swiss tourist detained for photographing restricted military sites died in custody, raising diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Paul Hottinguer, from one of Switzerland's most prominent banking families, to stand trial in Paris for alleged €8.7 million tax fraud through false Swiss residency claims.
Coop Group confirms closure of all 33 The Body Shop locations across Switzerland by May 2025, marking the end of the cosmetics retailer's presence in the country.
Lausanne director Lionel Baier's feature film enters prestigious Berlinale competition, featuring late French actor Michel Blanc's final performance.
Job vacancies drop 10% in 2024, with MINT and healthcare sectors experiencing steepest decline of 19%, marking first negative annual balance since COVID-19.
Swiss Justice Minister meets with Council of Europe Secretary General to discuss implementation of landmark climate ruling, as country submits initial progress report to Strasbourg.
A 27-year-old ski tourer died in Sion hospital following an avalanche near Grand Tavé summit, prompting renewed focus on winter sports safety in the Swiss Alps.
Campaign collects over 180,000 signatures in two weeks for new initiative on corporate responsibility, surpassing required threshold for national vote.
Independent reporting service receives 141 reports of sexual abuse, leading to five criminal complaints in the Basel diocese.