How a Swiss gardener became Bulgaria’s ‘minister of flowers’
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More than a century ago, Swiss landscape architect Lucien Chevallaz had a profound impact on the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.
Key facts about Switzerland’s demining conference for Ukraine
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The upcoming humanitarian mine action conference in Lausanne aims to explore viable solutions to address the threat of mines and unexploded ordnance.
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Fewer and fewer countries are applying the death penalty but executions are on the rise. Switzerland wants to abolish capital punishment worldwide.
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In the Nambian coastal town of Swakopmund, traces of the German colonial past are everywhere. An artefact from Switzerland is also on display there.
Artefacts held in Swiss private collection return to Latin America
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Private individuals increasingly choose to return cultural artefacts to their countries of origin. Here’s a notable case from Switzerland.
European nations snub Swiss-made weapons over Ukraine restrictions
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European countries are increasingly avoiding or halting arms purchases from Switzerland, chafing at restrictions linked to the country’s neutrality.
Neutral Switzerland dips its toe in European military activities
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The Swiss government has decided to participate in military projects of the European Union. What does this mean for the country's neutrality?
Is Switzerland dropping the Balkans? Reduced aid sparks geopolitical concerns
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Switzerland plans to cut funding for development cooperation in favour of increased military spending. The geopolitically significant Western Balkans would be affected.
Swiss votes on September 22: biodiversity and pension ballots still wide open
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Ahead of next month’s votes, the biodiversity initiative and occupational pension reform enjoy slight majorities – but this could all yet change.
A majority of Swiss want closer ties to NATO – but with reservations
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The Swiss population’s view of the global security situation is bleaker than ever – a pessimism which in turn impacts its view of NATO.
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He is one of the most influential drummers of recent decades, known both as a skilled technician and a visionary. Jojo Mayer talks to SWI swissinfo.ch about technology, tradition – and the future of music.
How the Ukraine conference in Switzerland aims to find a path to peace
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Switzerland is holding a high-level conference on peace in Ukraine on the Bürgenstock mountain. Here is an overview of the key aspects of the event.
Reconciliation in exile: how a Colombian in Switzerland is coming to terms with the conflict
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Colombia has included people in exile for the first time in a truth commission. Jehisson Santacruz, who fled to Switzerland, is one of them.
Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?
Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
