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Swiss authorities investigate baby milk recalls
This content was published on Swiss food s office opens investigation into recalls of contaminated infant milk.
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Swiss court imposes restriction on Ukrainian refugees
This content was published on Federal Administrative Court issues landmark verdict for Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland.
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Snowboarder, 38, killed by Swiss avalanche
This content was published on A 38-year-old snowboarder is buried and killed by an avalanche in Davos.
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Drone test site lined up in central Switzerland
This content was published on Alpine Drone Consortium plans flight zones central Switzerland to live test in open terrain.
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Swiss economy grew slightly at tail end of 2025
This content was published on Swiss economy improved slightly in the fourth quarter of last year, up 0.2% on the previous quarter.
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Fewer than 5% of Swiss children suffer deprivation
This content was published on Some 4.9% of Swiss children suffered deprivation in 2024.
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Fresh snow and storms trigger Swiss avalanches
This content was published on Swiss avalanche threat set to remain critical until Wednesday.
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Switzerland ‘considers European alternative’ to Patriot missiles
This content was published on Switzerland reportedly weighs up European alternative to US Patriot missiles defence systems.
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Swiss favour smartphone payments over cards and cash
This content was published on Smartphone have for the first time become the most popular means of payment in Switzerland.
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Five injured as avalanche derails Swiss train
This content was published on Five injured as avalanche derails train near to the Swiss village of Goppenstein.
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Iran to hold Geneva talks with UN nuclear watchdog
This content was published on Iran to hold talks with International Atomic Energy Agency over nuclear programme.
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Protesters in St Gallen march against mandatory vaccination
This content was published on The demonstration, organised by the Mass-Voll movement, was led in large part by members of the far-right Swiss group Junge Tat.
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Overcrowding in Swiss prisons reaches critical levels
This content was published on Following the February riot at Bellechasse prison in Fribourg, Keystone‑SDA examines the state of Swiss prisons.
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Crans‑Montana: Swiss and Italian prosecutors to meet over fire investigation
This content was published on The talks are expected to clarify how the two authorities will work together in the investigation into the New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana.
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Pfister addresses Switzerland’s ‘modest’ military spending in Munich
This content was published on At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Defence Minister Martin Pfister spoke for the first time about Switzerland’s relatively modest defence spending.
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Explosion at Swiss carnival injures several people
This content was published on An explosion on a carnival float in Le Châble, in canton Valais, injured eleven people on Saturday afternoon during the Bagnes Carnival.
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Geneva to host US-Iran talks
This content was published on The Gulf state of Oman will host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week.
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Dozens gather in Crans‑Montana to honour New Year’s fire victims
This content was published on The tribute began with flowers laid at the fire scene. Those attending included relatives and friends of the victims and an 18‑year‑old survivor.
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Refugees in Swiss canton train as care assistants
This content was published on In the refugee training centre in Ringgenberg, 32 people with asylum or refugee status are currently training to work in nursing care.
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Geneva burkini ban blocked after government rules proposal unlawful
This content was published on Geneva’s plan to ban the burkini in public pools was halted on Friday after the cantonal government ruled the proposed swimwear law unlawful.
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Swiss exhibition explores artistic dialogue between Kirchner and Picasso
This content was published on In the Swiss mountain town of Davos, works by Pablo Picasso will be shown alongside pieces by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner for the first time.
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