Archive
September 2026
Zug OSCE conference: How cyber diplomacy should slow escalation
Switzerland wants to negotiate de-escalation in cyberspace in Zug. What matters is what confidence-building measures deliver – and what they do not.
Salary cap for health insurers: what the reform actually changes
A pay ceiling at health insurers could sharpen the rules of basic insurance. A quick brake on premiums would not follow automatically.
Premiums to rise 5 percent in 2027: what the average hides
Premiums will rise by 5 percent on average in 2027. Why that is only the start of the calculation for your personal bill.
Care robots in China: pilot projects instead of replacement
China is promoting care robots in the face of an ageing population. However, official pilot programmes show that these are still tests, standards and assistance.
Housing crisis: what Vienna and Paris do differently
Vienna owns 220,000 dwellings, Paris is expanding its public housing stock. What these models deliver, where their limits lie, and what Swiss cities can take from them.
Six weeks of holiday: why Switzerland said no in 2012
In 2012 Switzerland clearly rejected six weeks of statutory holiday. What counted then, which rules apply today, and why the conflict remains current.
Geneva votes for free contraception – what happens now
Geneva is the first canton to say yes to free contraception. But before any actual benefit, the government and parliament must clarify central questions.
Food initiative clearly rejected: what the no means
The food initiative fails clearly. The no halts the 70 per cent target, but it does not yet say how Switzerland will reconcile supply security and sustainability.
Boeing 737 MAX: What the new software bug means
A bug in some flight management computers on the 737 MAX can deactivate VNAV during a rare go-around. What is known and what is not.
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow: What makes an airport a hub
Istanbul tops the OAG Megahubs ranking for the first time. The position reflects the strength of a finely tuned transfer system. For Switzerland, the question is less about copying it than about the framework conditions for Zurich and Swiss.
Switzerland's Religious Landscape: No Religion Is the Biggest Group
Switzerland is becoming more secular and more religiously diverse. New BFS data show how much the national churches are losing – and what the statistics cannot measure.
WordPress flaw actively exploited: what operators must check
CISA confirms active attacks on a WordPress core flaw. Anyone running an unpatched installation should update – and then check whether files or accounts have already been changed.
The federal CO₂ calculator: what the building estimate really shows
The federal calculator estimates CO₂ values for Swiss residential buildings. It shows retrofit potential, but has clear limits in data quality and explanatory power.
A321neo: Coating defect affects around 500 jets
An inadequate protective coating has been found on the A321neo. What is confirmed, why there is no acute safety risk and which consequences remain open.
Fewer marriages, later divorces: what money and law have to do with it
Why are fewer couples marrying? BFS data point to later life decisions and more forms of relationships. JournalPlus examines tax consequences, maintenance, the AHV cap and divorces at older ages.
Gold Falls Despite Crisis Appeal: How the Dollar and the Fed Drive It
Gold loses more than two percent in a week. How the Fed, the dollar and yields move the price — and why Swiss investors must also watch the franc.
US intelligence: Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons
A secret US assessment warns of a possible Saudi nuclear weapons option. What is actually known – and why enrichment and IAEA safeguards are now centre stage.
Zurich hospitals: more cases, lower unit costs, staffing open
Zurich acute hospitals report more treatments and lower adjusted case costs. What the figures show about efficiency — and what they leave open on staff workload.
Swiss sanctions: what changes for companies on 1 November
The Federal Council is clarifying the financial rules in four sanctions ordinances. What companies must now note on blocked accounts, reporting duties and humanitarian exemptions.
Xi in Washington: Where China Has Gained Power Since 2015
Xi Jinping is in Washington for a state visit. Since 2015, China has expanded its industrial leverage. Current data nevertheless show a balance of power without a clear winner.
451,000 Heat Deaths From El Niño? Behind the Forecast
A report puts possible heat-related deaths during the El Niño phase at 451,000. JournalPlus explains how the figure is built, where its limits lie and what follows from it.
Hurricane Polo: How a tropical storm became Category 5 in 24 hours
Hurricane Polo intensified in the eastern Pacific at exceptional speed. Which conditions made the jump possible and what can be drawn from it.
Three million for Ukraine's harvest: why storage space matters now
Switzerland is providing three million francs for Ukraine's grain harvest. The aid closes an often overlooked gap between field, storage and export – but it does not solve the transport problem.
VW steering recall: What owners in Switzerland need to know
Millions of VW and Audi vehicles are being checked for a possible weak point in the steering gear. The decisive factor is the vehicle identification number – not just the model and year of construction.