Europe’s night-train revival on ‘shaky ground’
Night trains combine nostalgia with climate-consciousness. But the so-called night train revival in Europe is uncertain, say experts.…
Swiss neutrality and the war in Iran
This content was published on March 18, 2026 – 15:00 Where does Switzerland stand in the world? And…
Dutch cities are banning meat advertising – will Switzerland follow?
A billboard by a major Swiss meat producer. Georgios Kefalas / Keystone Amsterdam will become the first capital…
Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants
Switzerland has three ageing nuclear plants with four reactors – Beznau I and II, Gösgen (in picture) and…
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…
Where Switzerland stands on the Iran war
Swiss neutrality is once again coming into focus in the wake of the Middle East conflict, but political…
Swiss government opts against crackdown on honorary consuls and shady dealings
The Federal Council, the cabinet of ministers, will not tighten control over the work of honorary consuls, despite…
Six takeaways from Switzerland’s media licence fee battle
Albert Rösti, Switzerland’s communications minister, was a member of the SBC initiative committee before he joined the federal…
Cash in the constitution: a Swiss decision on an international issue
Cash in hand: five-cent coins made by Swissmint, pictured in 2013. Rolf Neeser / Keystone With people worldwide…
‘Today liberal-progressive Switzerland triumphed over conservative Switzerland’
The marriage penalty is gone: joy among supporters of individual taxation. Keystone / Peter Schneider Four very different…
‘Today liberal-progressive Switzerland triumphed over conservative Switzerland’
The marriage penalty is gone: joy among supporters of individual taxation. Keystone / Peter Schneider Four very different…
‘Today liberal-progressive Switzerland triumphed over conservative Switzerland’
The marriage penalty is gone: joy among supporters of individual taxation. Keystone / Peter Schneider Four very different…