Young Swiss men will soon face tighter restrictions on opting for civilian service instead of compulsory military duty after voters approved a reform in Sunday’s referendum (Yes: 52.5%; No: 47.5%). The new rules are expected to enter into force in mid-2027. Swiss civilian service was…
Switzerland News
The Green Party want to turn turmoil in the Middle East into an opportunity to reduce Switzerland’s reliance on fossil fuels and ease pressure…
If the upcoming votes had been held at the end of April,…
Switzerland’s push to meet its climate targets is colliding with a severe…
Switzerland’s lower house has watered down plans to improve working conditions for…
Politics
The Swiss government has opened a consultation on a counter-proposal to a new popular initiative on corporate responsibility, arguing that…
Tech & Innovation
The spring narcissus bloom in Switzerland’s riviera region, a star tourist attraction of the Belle Epoque – the 30 to 40 years before the war in…