English Show host Anna Wirz hit the streets of Basel on Saturday during the Eurovision Grand Final, stopping by the main arena and five public viewing spots to soak up the atmosphere and chat with fans from around the world.
The Swiss are increasingly questioning traditional gender roles. Acceptance of same-sex parents has risen by 25 percentage within ten years. In 2023, two-thirds of 15- to 80-year-olds were of the...
There is no end to high praise showered upon Switzerland’s largest city in the past several weeks. In April, it won the title of the world’s ‘smartest’ city. And now, it ranked...
After a short break due to the cool weather, grass pollen is now flying in Switzerland, the Swiss Allergy Centre said. Around 70% of people with hay fever are allergic to it. Especially on warm and...
The Swiss military is not lacking weapons, tanks, ammunition, or even an army knife. Rather, the Defence Department is on the lookout for canned ravioli that can feed the troops for the next two...
Geneva International Airport would like to use facial recognition to improve passenger flow and security. The project is awaiting the green light from the federal government. “The passenger...
The country’s biggest supermarket chain will open its first 24/7 branch — a rarity in Switzerland — this summer at one of its locations in Herisau (AR). "The need for shopping...
Ticino is traditionally one of the most popular travel destinations over the Easter holidays. To accommodate the expected increase in passengers, the national rail company SBB is significantly...
Ticino is traditionally one of the most popular travel destinations over the Easter holidays. To accommodate the expected increase in passengers, the national rail company SBB is significantly...
A pilot project for a four-day workweek with full pay will be conducted in Basel, despite a strong opposition from conservative council members. The proposal calls for a three-year experiment that...
Swiss Federal Railways is considering up to 40 high-speed trains that could service international connections, such as Italy and France. The fleet could also be used for other destinations such as...