Switzerland sees repeat Indian travellers seeking new experiences beyond classic destinations: Director India, ...

India is emerging as a more diverse market for Switzerland, with over 678,000 hotel overnights in 2025. Christian Schoch, Director India, Switzerland Tourism, said that India is among Switzerland’s top 10 source markets. He said the shift is being driven …

Switzerland Co. establishes 1-year data center/solar moratorium

Switzerland County Commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on data centers and solar industries at a special meeing Monday. The decision came after the Switzerland County Plan Commission unanimously voted at a meeting Aug. 19 to recommend the …

Novartis telegraphs 130 job cuts amid biologics rethink in Switzerland

Novartis could cut around 130 jobs in Switzerland as it rethinks its biologics technical development and production footprint in Basel. Wednesday, Novartis said it plans to discontinue small-volume biologics production at its Kleinbasel site by the end of …

Switzerland to boost funding for people with rare diseases

It's estimated that over half a million people in Switzerland live with a rare disease. Keystone / Gaetan Bally The Swiss government intends to provide more support to people with rare diseases through two new laws. Listen to the article Listening …

Measles case confirmed in Switzerland County health update

One confirmed case of measles was reported in Switzerland County according to a social media announcement Tuesday by County Health Department Administrator Kathy Slawson. In a press release in Wednesday, the Jefferson County Health Department stated there …

Santorini launches new tourism campaigns in France and Switzerland

In France, the Municipality of Thira is partnering with Transavia on a major September campaign under the slogan Beyond the Postcard. Images of Santorini will appear on 205 digital screens across 11 central stations on Paris Metro Line 14, which connects …

Switzerland: Winterthur Mosque hosts cultural event for Muslim girls

It included the announcement of the results of a book reading competition on the topic of “Muhammad (PBUH), the Prophet of Islam”, according to the Muslimsaroundtheworld website. It was organized on August 30, 2026, by the Women’s Department of the …

Azerbaijan’s Parliament Speaker embarks on working visit to Switzerland

Is China using Switzerland as a fig leaf?

This content was published on September 2, 2026 - 15:00 2 minutes Giannis Mavris Where does Switzerland stand in the world? And where is it heading? I focus on current and possible future developments. After completing my studies (history, law and European …

Medieval Leprosy Hospital Cemetery Excavated in Switzerland

Archaeologists in Switzerland are excavating the cemetery of a medieval leprosy hospital, where more than 200 individuals have already been uncovered. The sprawling site in Schaffhausen includes the remains of a medieval chapel and cemetery, while one …