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Swiss Post e-voting system passes public security test without critical flaws

Swiss Post says ethical hackers found no critical vulnerabilities in its e-voting system during a larger-than-usual public penetration test. The article should report the six confirmed findings and explain why public testing remains important before wider use of online voting.

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Technology

Twint Announces Direct Debit Feature for Recurring Payments from 2027

Switzerland's leading payment app, Twint, is set to introduce a direct debit service by 2027, offering its over six million users a streamlined way to manage recurring bills for subscriptions, insurance, and more directly within the app.

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Consumer Protection

One in Four Electrical Appliances Fail Swiss Safety Checks, ESTI Reports

A report from the Federal Inspectorate for High-Voltage Installations (ESTI) reveals that over 28% of electrical products inspected in 2025 had safety or formal defects. The findings have led to sales bans on 65 products, including chargers and home appliances, raising concerns about consumer safety.

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Economy

A new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva states that artificial intelligence is making it harder for young people to secure their first job. The ILO warns that traditional entry-level roles in administration, sales, and manufacturing are being rapidly transformed by automation.

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Crime

A crime wave is hitting Swiss agriculture as organized gangs carry out targeted thefts of valuable GPS systems from tractors, particularly John Deere models. Cantons like Vaud and Bern report a dramatic increase in incidents, with losses mounting to hundreds of thousands of francs.

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Aviation

A SWISS flight from Zurich to Boston made an emergency landing in Dublin after a passenger's powerbank began smoking. This is the second such incident on a US-bound flight in recent weeks, raising concerns over the safety of lithium battery devices on aircraft.

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Cybersecurity

The Federal Office of Information Technology (FOITT) blocked external internet access to its SharePoint servers following a cyberattack that exploited software vulnerabilities and compromised around 200 user accounts.

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Cybersecurity

The Swiss Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication (FOITT) has blocked internet access for external users after a cyberattack compromised around 200 accounts. The attackers are believed to have exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft's SharePoint software.

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Technology

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have unveiled a new portable sensor that can detect harmful blue-green algae toxins molecule by molecule. This innovation promises faster, more precise water quality monitoring for Swiss lakes, enhancing public safety.

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Technology

As tech giants like Google and Anthropic expand their artificial intelligence research in Switzerland, the country is solidifying its position as a global AI talent hub, while also navigating concerns that its military neutrality could impact access to international defence markets.

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Aviation

A Swiss International Airlines flight to New York made an unscheduled landing after smoke developed in the cabin. An investigation revealed the cause to be a passenger's headphone case that became lodged and damaged within a seat, highlighting safety concerns around lithium battery devices on aircraft.

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AI

While the US and China dominate AI headlines, Switzerland has quietly become a world leader in AI talent and adoption. This article explores the influx of major tech firms, the high rate of AI use among Swiss workers, and the potential pitfalls, including neutrality concerns and social anxieties about the job market.

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Citizenship

The path to Swiss citizenship is set for a major overhaul as the Federal Council begins digitalizing naturalization processes from August 1st. To aid applicants, a new app has also been launched to help them prepare for the citizenship exam.

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Technology

A new study reveals that 49% of Swiss workers use AI tools daily, a figure that significantly surpasses the European average of 28%. This rapid adoption positions Switzerland as a digital frontrunner but also fuels growing concerns about its social impact and generational challenges in the labour market.

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Politics

The Swiss government is set to modernise its naturalisation process by introducing digital applications starting from August 1st. The change is part of a series of updates for the coming month, and is complemented by new third-party apps designed to help applicants prepare for the citizenship exam.

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Technology

A new record has been set in Switzerland as volunteer drone teams successfully located and saved 7,590 fawns from agricultural mowers this season. The effort involved around 800 teams using thermal imaging drones to search over 73,000 hectares of grassland.

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Technology

In a remarkable intersection of technology and conservation, Swiss volunteers using thermal-imaging drones have saved a record 7,590 fawns from being killed by agricultural mowers between April and July, surpassing last year's total by over a thousand.

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Cybersecurity

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva has unveiled a prototype digital emblem designed to legally protect humanitarian and medical organizations against cyberattacks during conflicts, mirroring the protection of its physical emblem.

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Technology

An expert on Sino-Swiss relations warns that China is using enticing offers like free funding and office space to lure Swiss start-ups with the primary goal of technology transfer and dominance in strategic sectors.

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