How Switzerland is responding to a growing elderly prison population
Many prisons in Switzerland are ill-equipped to cater for elderly inmates. Protection from fellow inmates is also a…
Why Switzerland’s fuel stockpiles are for Swiss use only
Switzerland is not bound by the EU’s “energy solidarity” rules. Keystone/Claudio Thoma In the event of fuel and…
Afghanistan’s Taliban tap Swiss, other travellers for flyover fees
Flying over Afghanistan is a unique undertaking: the various crews in the airspace must keep each other informed…
From e-cigarettes to lab devices: surprising facts about Swiss patents
The Swiss inventor and scientist Auguste Piccard (wearing hat) and the Belgian physicist Max Cosyns (in the capsule)…
Empty shop windows hurt attractiveness of Swiss cities
The trend for refrigerated shop windows is gaining ground in town centres. An example from Lucerne Keystone /…
Empty shop windows hurt attractiveness of Swiss cities
The trend for refrigerated shop windows is gaining ground in town centres. An example from Lucerne Keystone /…
Universal Postal Union orchestrates global postal network from Bern
The sculpture of Pegasus that adorns the UPU building. Keystone/Edi Engeler In Bern, a little-known organisation coordinates much…
Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?
Were there any regulatory failures in the case of contaminated powdered milk? Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller Several infant…
Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?
Were there any regulatory failures in the case of contaminated powdered milk? Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller Several infant…
Swiss firms exported dual-use goods to Israel during Gaza conflict
The Elbit defence company manufactures drones, among other things. Keystone / Abir Sultan Between 2024 and 2025, several…
From fine dining to fast food: Swiss dining cars through the ages
1978: White tablecloths even on the move. As the landscape rolls by outside, passengers enjoy their meals at…
2026 IC Awards recognize three Swiss Startups
The fifth edition of the International Cooperation Forum (IC Forum) was held on February 26-27th at the Geneva…