Swiss media group Tamedia is making further job cuts across its various newspapers. The Zurich-based group said it would cut 34 full-time posts, affecting 41 people. Of the 41 staff members affected, 28 work in the German-speaking editorial teams and...

The historically low water level of Lake Zurich is revealing something new: an island is now emerging from the water off Stäfa. Normally, only a rock – the Stäfner Stein – is visible there. The historic low water level of Lake Zurich – curren...

Switzerland's procurement of a second missile defence system will not be completed by the end of the year, as originally planned. According to the Federal Department of Defence, this would have required an urgent review of the matter by both parliame...

Dominik Hartmann, from canton Schwyz, has been named "Chef of the Year 2027" by the Gault Millau restaurant guide. This is the first time the award has been given to a chef who specialises exclusively in vegetarian cuisine. The guide has also recogni...

Swiss president Guy Parmelin arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a three-day state visit. The trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states is “mutually beneficial”, according to Parmelin. To further boost inv...