The Matterhorn is famous for its silhouette. Its geology now has global recognition, too. The mountain has joined the International Union of Geological Sciences’ (IUGS) list of geological heritage sites, the Swiss Academy of Sciences announced on Friday. The 4,478-metre peak above Zermatt is the…
Switzerland News
Diesel prices in Switzerland have risen to a record high. A litre now costs an average of CHF 2.41 nationwide, according to the Touring…
Switzerland travelled by train more than ever in 2025. Passengers covered almost…
Switzerland’s housing stock is becoming greener. In 2025 one in four residential…
Switzerland still has one of the stronger school systems in the rich…
Politics
In a poll run for Switzerland’s public broadcaster, more than half of Swiss voters intend to reject a proposal to…
Tech & Innovation
A hot summer has shifted attitudes towards cooling. Swiss voters also favour stronger protections for workers and pupils when temperatures soar. Air conditioning remains uncommon in…