Latest News from Switzerland
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swiss president under fire for making concessions to the United States; Thurgau parliament naturalises Syrian man after eight years of controversy; and other news in our Thursday roundup.
Will the EU's new customs fee on small packages affect Switzerland?
Starting on July 1st, the European Union will impose a €3 duty on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the 27-nation bloc. Will Switzerland be affected by this measure as well?
Why is Zurich getting rid of a motorway from it its territory?
Six motorways are currently crossing Zurich, but soon the Swiss canton will ‘lose’ one of them.
'Critical point': Europe's airports demand urgent action to avoid summer border delays
European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) risks travel mayhem and misery for millions this summer.
Why the introduction of Switzerland’s e-ID is being delayed
Though planned to be launched in December 2026, the long-in-the-works electronic identity won’t be introduced this year after all.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Introduction of e-ID will be delayed; Switzerland’s population is still among the richest in the world; and more news in our roundup on Wednesday.
Are Switzerland's lakes warm enough to swim in?
With summer’s rising temperatures, it seems a great time to take a refreshing plunge in one of Switzerland’s many lakes. Whether they’re warm enough to swim in depends on your preferences. Here’s what we can tell you.
Getting birth and marriage certificates in Switzerland to cost more
Whether you are getting married, or obtaining a birth certificate for a child born in Switzerland, you will likely pay more for these documents in the future.
Why famous Swiss cow bells could soon fall silent
Depending on how the matter plays out in the parliament, Switzerland’s cows could soon be wearing electric shock collars instead of bells around their necks.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Heatwave warnings are lifted in almost all of Switzerland; electricity prices are expected to fall again in 2027; plus other news in our roundup this Tuesday.
The essential heatwave vocabulary you need to follow a Swiss weather forecast
If you are not yet fluent in any of the Swiss national languages, you may not know whether another heatwave is on the way this summer.
39C: Why was Basel hit by highest temperatures during Swiss heatwave?
Though all of Swiss regions have sweltered under the extremely hot weather for nearly three weeks this month, Basel bore the brunt of the heatwave.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
This week brings ‘cooler’ weather to Switzerland; Swiss median wages have risen; and more news in our roundup on Monday.
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
At least 191 million Europeans face 35C on Sunday
At least 191 million people are forecast to endure temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday in Europe, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, according to AFP estimates.
Records tumble as European heatwave moves east
Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.
Switzerland breaks June heat record for third day at 39C
Switzerland broke the record for its hottest-ever June day for the third day in a row on Saturday, with the mercury rising to 39C in the northern city of Basel.
Swiss nuclear plant shut down due to heatwave
The reactors at Europe's oldest nuclear plant were shut down Friday, its Swiss operator said, after the heatwave roasting Europe sent temperatures soaring in the river used for cooling.
At least 193 million in Europe to face temperatures above 35C on Saturday
At least 193 million people across Europe are expected to experience temperatures above 35C on Saturday, AFP calculations found, up from Friday as the heatwave was set to shift eastwards.
Site of deadly Swiss ski resort fire will never reopen as a bar
The Swiss ski resort bar where dozens of young people perished in a New Year fire will be repurposed as a youth venue, the top regional official said in a newspaper interview published Saturday.
EU worries jet fuel supply situation to worsen
Commercial supplies of jet fuel may worsen this summer despite the improving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Friday.
38.8C: Switzerland breaks June heat record for second day
Switzerland on Friday recorded its hottest ever June temperature, with the mercury hitting 38.8C in the northern city of Basel, breaking the previous record of 38C set there just a day earlier.
Experts say Swiss glaciers are facing drastic loss from heatwave
Swiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount of ice due to the heatwave battering Europe, the head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) told AFP.