Swiss parents trust daughters less than sons in science

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Swiss drama solved, A. Diao confesses: “Why I murdered Aminata Tall”

The drama that occurred on Monday in Albisrieden, a district of Zurich, is taking a decisive turn. The Swiss police arrested A. Diao, 50 years old, suspected of killing the Senegalese hairdresser Aminata Tall, found dead in her apartment....

Switzerland’s climate researchers reveal the emotional side of science

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Swiss art museum appoints first-ever botanical curator, backed by Chanel Culture Fund

By Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN (CNN) — The Fondation Beyeler, home to one of western Europe’s leading modern and contemporary art collections, is turning its gaze toward a novel type of gallery — its own gardens. Located near Basel, Switzerland, the...

Swiss retail staff push back against Sunday trading expansion

Retail workers in Switzerland are pushing back against plans to allow stores to open on up to 12 Sundays a year, up from the current four. A petition opposing the proposal was submitted to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Thursday, backed by the...

Swiss conservatives call for tougher laws after violent pro-Palestinian protest

After a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern descended into violence on October 11th, centre-right and right-wing parliamentarians are demanding legal action against violent extremism, reported RTS. The proposed measures include bans on...

Swiss precision meets New York farm life in On’s new capsule collection

On is stepping off the track and into the fields with its latest capsule collection. The Swiss sportswear brand has teamed up with Sky High Farm Goods, the mission-led label that supports New York’s Sky High Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to food...

Zurich rejects taking wounded Gaza children, cites security

Authorities in Zurich have decided against admitting wounded children from the Gaza Strip for medical care, pointing to security concerns and the substantial resources required for their treatment. This decision by the Swiss canton blocks a...

SWISS grounds entire Airbus A220-100 fleet amid engine shortages and operational shift

SWISS Airbus A220-100 and Helvetic Embraer E190-E2Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will ground all nine of its Airbus A220-100 aircraft for up to 18 months, citing ongoing engine maintenance problems and a lack of spare parts. The decision,...

Swiss Broadcast Producer Launches AoIP OB Truck

Swiss broadcast service provider brutal güet has launched a new OB vehicle based entirely on Lawo’s AoIP infrastructure. Swiss broadcast service provider brutal güet has launched a new OB vehicle based entirely on Lawo’s AoIP infrastructure....

Swiss travellers remain loyal to Thailand – despite global decline in tourism numbers

Thailand remains a top long-haul destination for Swiss travellers, with arrivals up eight percent year-on-year by the end of August, underscoring the market’s continued stability. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand continues to rank among the most...

FIS–WMO Glaciers Dialogue: Understanding and Acting on Glacier Retreat

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) cemented their partnership on 30 October, with a scientific field meeting on Switzerland’s Jungfraujoch to raise awareness about melting snow and...

Swiss mudslide survivors rebuild homes

When a devastating landslide all but swallowed his Swiss village and toppled his three-generation family-owned hotel in May, Lukas Kalbermatten was overwhelmed by a sense of emptiness before the emotions hit. But he chose not to dwell on them long...

"We want to contribute to the plastic-free packaging industry"

Since this year, the wide range of sustainable packaging solutions has also included compostable trays made from potato waste. The developer and manufacturer of this forward-looking solution is the Italian-Swiss start-up PeelPack AG. The aim of...

Zurich and Johnson Controls launch fire protection hub

Zurich Resilience Solutions has opened a new fire protection training facility in Enschede, Netherlands, developed with Johnson Controls International. The TechXchange Fire Suppression Centre, described as a “state-of-the-art immersive learning...

Swiss national railway unveils new night train to Sweden via Denmark and Germany

After months of uncertainty about the future of night trains, Swiss railway SBB has revealed the details of its upcoming service to Malmö via Copenhagen, departing from Basel. SBB announced the launch of the new route, even though it said...

Swiss Firm to buy LUKOIL's Iraq Assets

By John Lee. Russia's LUKOIL has announced that it will sell its international assets to Swiss-based Guvnor Group. In an announcement on Thursday, the company said: "The conclusion of the binding agreement for the transaction is subject to...

SWISS posts CHF 411 million operating profit for first nine months amid challenging market conditions

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reported an operating result (Adjusted EBIT) of CHF 411.2 million for the first nine months of 2025, down 19% year-on-year from CHF 505 million. Total revenues held steady at CHF 4.2 billion, but profitability...

Swiss Skincare Firm Galderma Hits SFr 2.6bn Stake Sale

Shareholders of the Zurich-listed skincare company Galderma Group AG have secured approximately SFr 2.6 billion through a sale of an 8.4 per cent stake via accelerated book-building, making it the largest secondary share placement since the firm’s...

Swiss Govt to support Borno Model on post-conflict recovery

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Monday, received the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Egloff, at the Government House in Maiduguri. During the meeting, Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to the...