2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (292+ words) Switzerland's government has rejected a popular initiative by the Green Party of Switzerland that would make solar installations mandatory for all new buildings and major renovations, reported RTS. On Friday the Federal Council of Switzerland dismissed the proposal without offering…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (117+ words) A cross-party committee has launched a popular initiative aimed at holding technology companies legally accountable if they fail in their duty of care, reported RTS. Among other measures, the proposal would require large digital platforms to appoint a legal representative…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (379+ words) Switzerland is often imagined as a multilingual haven where citizens glide easily between different national languages. Reality is less harmonious. In German-speaking Switzerland only about 13% speak French, while in French-speaking Switzerland only around 14% speak German. And at language frontiers linguistic…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (421+ words) Heavy use of American Patriot air-defence missiles in the Middle East is having knock-on effects for Switzerland. The Swiss armed forces may have to wait much longer than expected to receive the Patriot systems it has ordered, according to federal…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (255+ words) The federal government is sticking to its plan to raise value-added tax (VAT) by 0.8 percentage points over ten years to finance the army, despite heavy criticism. The increase is intended to generate an additional CHF 31bn ($40bn) for defence and security. To…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (207+ words) This is a week for two strange, disturbing films. Nothing to run to. One cannot begin to compare this chaos to Guillermo del Toro's 2025 grandiose "Frankenstein" which was both beautiful and very moving in its tragedy and turmoil. Disturbing, painful,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (269+ words) Member states of the European Union have approved the signing of a package of agreements with Bern, giving their political blessing on Tuesday. The next step, according to the Council, is expected in March. Several ministers underlined the importance of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (247+ words) Turnout is currently projected at 48%, close to the long-term average of 47.1% recorded between 2011 and 2024. Cash initiative: still ahead, but losing groundThe cash initiative retains majority support, though momentum is shifting. Some 61% of likely voters would approve it (down four points),…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (286+ words) You may come out high and in a sweat from all Marty/Timoth'e goes through " this roller coaster ride is worth it, along with its strong ensemble cast including a sultry Gwyneth Paltrow. Watch out for the Oscars " the Best…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (274+ words) If one knows the novel, the film is both bewildering and almost insulting. But if one is ignorant of the book in spite of its illustrious past it could then be a mannered, glossy entertainment for the masses. Why not,…...