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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.
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.
Parmelin touts free trade – where Switzerland stays open and where not
Guy Parmelin warns against new trade barriers at the UN. How consistently does Switzerland apply that standard in its own trade policy?
Cartel allegation against FINMA: who sets hospital add-on prices
A joint industry model is meant to make hospital bills easier to understand. The dispute turns on whether FINMA thereby only protects the insured or indirectly intervenes too heavily in private tariffs.
Health insurance premiums 2027: What is known before the announcement
The median premium has risen by just over 25 percent since 2022. What is already settled before the official 2027 premium round – and how insured people should compare afterwards.
Ed Sheeran: Two Gillette Concerts Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
Both Ed Sheeran shows at Gillette Stadium are off. What is known about the severe weather warning, the stage teardown, refunds and the tour crisis that came before.
For first time, US does not invite OSCE to midterms
For the first time since OSCE observation began, Washington has not invited observers for a US federal election. What the organisation checks – and what its absence actually means.
Windows emergency update: which faults are fixed – and which remain
After the September patch, Microsoft releases out-of-band updates for Windows 10 and 11. Who needs them depends on the version and the fault; one USB audio sub-problem remains open.
Voting day 2026: what the double No means
Neutrality and food: both popular initiatives fail with more than 70 percent No. What the clear verdict means politically – and what comes next.
Winter tyres in late September: no Swiss mandate, but clear risks
When winter tyres make sense, why the O-to-O rule is only a rule of thumb, and what legal and insurance consequences summer tyres can have.