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Switzerland to introduce a new biometric ID card from November
The Swiss government has adopted the necessary legal framework for the introduction of a new biometric ID card in November.
Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots
AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force on August 2nd.
New app helps applicants prepare for Swiss citizenship exam
Anyone who is preparing for a Swiss naturalisation test can hardly call the process ‘fun’ – quite the opposite, in fact. But a new app might change that.
Switzerland launch digital citizenship applications
From August 1st 2026, the Federal Council has begun digitalising the processes for obtaining Swiss citizenship. What exactly does this entail?
European countries move to ban social media for children
Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures, with many of them in Europe.
Switzerland to probe Google dropping search choice on Android phones
The Swiss competition authority announced Tuesday it had opened a preliminary investigation into Google's removal of the "choice screen" feature on Android devices in Switzerland.
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.
Forget X here's W: The new European social network to take on Musk
As Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X-factor to win users away from other platforms: it's European.
Why is Switzerland now 'a prime target for cyber criminals'?
Cyber attacks are on the rise in Switzerland and there is a reason why criminals consider the country a valuable target.
EU anti-waste law: New laptops sold in Europe must now use USB-C chargers
After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force.
Is Switzerland lagging behind in its digital transformation?
The daily use of digital technologies is a mark of a developed, forward-looking society. How is Switzerland doing in this respect?
Q&A on Switzerland's electronic-ID: Can foreign residents apply for it?
After a failed referendum in 2021, the Swiss government’s push for the electronic identity card was finally approved at the ballot box on September 28th, 2025. What's next?
How you can get money in Switzerland to repair your old appliances
If you are like most people, you probably get rid of your broken appliances and purchase news ones. But, depending on where in Switzerland you live, there is a better way.
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five Europeans
The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Will Switzerland move to ban social media for children?
The debate about the merits of not allowing children to use social media is gaining momentum in Switzerland. Will it be the next country to ban the networks for youngsters?
What will Switzerland's controversial 'electronic-ID' mean for you?
After having stirred controversy for a number of years, e-ID law was finally approved by Swiss voters on September 28th. What will it mean to you?
Swiss pilot surpasses solar-powered plane altitude record
Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a flight that took him soaring to 9,521 metres, his team announced on Wednesday.
Pioneer spirit drives Swiss solar-powered plane altitude attempt
Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan on Friday made his first attempt of the year at setting a new aviation record: reaching an altitude of 10,000 metres in a solar-powered aeroplane.
The common scams foreigners in Switzerland need to be aware of
Scammers use every trick imaginable to find their prey. But you should use your common sense to avoid falling victim to these — and other — fraudulent schemes that have been circulating in Switzerland.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX wants to install 40 antennas in Swiss village
No longer involved in American politics, Elon Musk is planning to expand his SpaceX project into Switzerland.
Swisscom to significantly cut roaming fees for abroad
Using your mobile phone outside Switzerland can be expensive, but if you are a Swisscom customer, you can benefit from lower-priced roaming packages for surfing in foreign countries.
Should Switzerland ban schoolchildren from accessing social media sites?
Switzerland’s legislators have already started to address the question of whether children should have access to social media sites, but what does the country’s population think?
ChatGPT: What do international students need to know?
Love it or hate it, ChatGPT has fast become the topic you can’t ignore – and the implications for students are profound.