Switzerland’s top prosecutors say that old rules let criminals stall trials for years, hurting the country’s fight against financial crime. The Attorney General says that because evidence can be sealed for long periods, courts sometimes take up to fifteen years before a verdict is reached. In
Switzerland just held a big vote on whether to set a hard limit of 10 million people in the country, a move pushed hard by the biggest party in government. The idea was simple: cap growth to protect Swiss life. But voters across the 26 cantons didn’t buy it. Nearly 54 percent rejected the plan, even
Switzerland is holding a vote this weekend that could change how the country handles immigration forever. The proposal, pushed by a conservative party, wants to legally limit the population to 10 million by 2050. Right now, the country is already close to that number, with experts warning that hitti
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
Switzerland has decided to stay on its current path for trade talks with the United States, aiming to wrap up a tariff agreement that began last year. The country’s Economy Minister announced this stance after the U. S. opened investigations into industrial overcapacity and alleged forced labour in
Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go
Geneva is buzzing with diplomatic action this week. Two big talks are happening there on Tuesday. One is about Iran, and the other is about the Ukraine-Russia conflict. A source close to the situation shared this news. First up, a U. S. team, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will sit down
Switzerland's military leader has some tough things to say. He thinks the country isn't ready for a full-blown attack. Thomas Suessli, who's stepping down as the head of Switzerland's armed forces, shared his thoughts in an interview. He said that while Switzerland can handle smaller threats, like c
Switzerland is known for its high-tech industry. The Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne, happening from January 20 to 22, 2026, is a big deal. It's a chance for companies to show off their latest tech. One company, ENGEL, is bringing some cool AI stuff to the show. ENGEL is focusing on how AI can help
Switzerland is making a bold move to get its traditional yodelling added to a special list by the United Nations. This list is meant to protect and celebrate cultural practices from around the world. The decision on whether yodelling makes the cut is expected soon. Yodelling is a special way of sin
