A recent poll shows Swiss citizens are split 47‑to‑47 on a plan to limit the country’s population to 10 million by 2050. The proposal, backed by the right‑wing Swiss People’s Party, also calls for ending Switzerland’s free movement agreement with the European Union. The government opposes it, warnin
Switzerland keeps track of about 38, 000 spots where soil or ground water has been polluted. These can be old dumps, factory yards, shooting ranges, or places where accidents happened years ago. Most of us don’t notice them, but nature sometimes does. Heavy rain can turn quiet slopes into fast-movin
Swiss postage stamps from 1850 to 1908 weren’t just about postage. They were tiny canvases showing off the best pigments and dyes of the time. For the first time, researchers closely examined 98 of these stamps using advanced tools like Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Instead of
A recent court decision shows just how long shadows from the past can stretch. A US judge rejected a big bank’s attempt to avoid responsibility for dealing with Nazi-linked accounts that only came to light years after lawsuits were settled. In 1999, UBS and Credit Suisse paid out $1. 25 billion to o
Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.
A recent incident in Switzerland has sparked strong reactions from Italy. The owner of a bar, where a tragic fire occurred on New Year's Day, was released on bail. This decision has left many in Italy feeling upset and confused. The fire, which started early on January 1st, took place in a popular
Italy is furious. The country's leaders are not happy with a Swiss court's decision. The court freed a bar owner on bail. This man is linked to a New Year's Eve fire. The fire killed 40 people and hurt over 100. Many of the injured were young. The bar owner, Jacques Moretti, and his wife are being
Trump's stance on Swiss tariffs took a surprising twist. It all started when he met with Swiss businesses, including Rolex. He was at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. There, he shared how his mind changed about the tariffs. Initially, Trump had planned a high tariff rate. He even con
Every year, a unique event takes place in a small Swiss town called Davos. It's not your typical gathering. The town, usually quiet and peaceful, transforms into a bustling hub of activity. The streets, covered in a fresh layer of snow, are filled with sleek black vehicles. These aren't just any veh
In the wake of a tragic fire at a popular ski resort bar in the Swiss Alps, serious questions are being raised about the role of the bar's managers. The blaze, which occurred on New Year's Day, claimed the lives of at least 40 people. Now, the two managers of Le Constellation bar are under criminal
