Discovering ancient microorganisms inside Swiss glaciers
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Follow a team of scientists on the Rhône glacier as they hunt for new – and potentially beneficial – microorganisms which are increasingly being released from the melting ice.
Should the Swiss economy be forced to respect the limits of nature?
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On February 9, the Swiss will vote on the “environmental responsibility” initiative. The text requires the economy to respect the planet’s limits.
‘Uncertainty is the worst enemy of international trade’
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Against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, with whom and how should Switzerland trade? Our Let’s Talk debate tackles these issues.
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One year after Swiss national elections, are parliamentarians still in tune with the people and are they defending the interests of the Swiss Abroad?
The rocky relationship between Switzerland and the European Union
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The Swiss president, Viola Amherd, would like to seal a deal by the end of the year to update relations with the European Union.
Reactions to ‘no’ vote on Swiss motorway expansion project
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On Sunday, a majority of Swiss voters (52.7%) rejected a CHF5 billion government plan to extend key stretches of the motorway network.
Motorway expansion vote: ‘We need to rethink the way we travel’
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Should Switzerland widen part of its motorway network? The two guests in our Let’s Talk debate discuss the proposal on which voters will decide on November 24.
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The Swiss are about to vote on a government plan to add lanes to six stretches of the country’s A1 motorway. The referendum will be held on November 24, 2024.
Lift off! Swiss students build next-gen reusable rockets
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Rocket-building used to be the sole preserve of space-faring nations like the United States or Russia. Now many other players are getting involved from private companies to young researchers, even from Switzerland.
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Over 300 million girls and women worldwide menstruate every day, yet in West Africa the topic remains taboo. Some NGOs are trying to change local attitudes to periods.
Fish species are disappearing as Swiss lakes warm up
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As temperatures climb in Switzerland, Swiss lakes, fish species and their natural habitat are also suffering. A look at the impact on Lake Geneva.
Biodiversity initiative: Reactions to the rejection
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Our reporters, Zeno Zoccatelli and Christian Raaflaub, have been speaking to both the initiative committee and the group opposing the referendum.
A better way to live for the disabled in Switzerland?
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A popular initiative demanding greater living choices for people with disabilities in Switzerland has collected enough signatures for a national vote.
Construction starts on first large-scale solar park in Swiss Alps
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The first major solar project under the federal government’s “Solar Express” scheme is being built near the mountain village of Sedrun in southeast Switzerland.
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The Swiss will be voting on a biodiversity initiative on 22 September. It seeks to give nature more space and resources but is considered too extreme by its opponents.
Biodiversity initiative: ‘We don’t want parts of the country sealed off’
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Better protection for nature or more headaches for farmers? Two politicians discuss the biodiversity initiative in our ‘Let’s Talk’ series.
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?
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
