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Retirement planning from 50: what can still be corrected
At 50, much of a working life is already written – but the financial starting point for retirement is not yet fixed. AHV gaps, the pension fund, pillar 3a, the mortgage and the desired retirement date now need a first joint calculation.
Cembra moves to Baden: What the relocation means for Zurich
Cembra is planning the move to Baden. The frequently cited figure of 660 refers to employees at the current headquarters, not to announced job cuts.
Migros weighs overhaul of its ten cooperatives: who decides
From ten to three – or even a single cooperative: according to media reports, Migros is examining far-reaching models. Nothing has been decided. What matters is what rights regional cooperatives and their members keep.
Turkey offers Saudi Arabia military aid – but backing stays technical
Turkey declares itself ready to provide defence assistance to Saudi Arabia. What is technically possible, what the new pact delivers and which commitments are still missing.
Energy crisis as a US advantage? What the data actually show
The US exports more liquefied natural gas while Europe pays higher prices. A data check shows the winners, the costs and the limits of the thesis of an American energy coup.
Leaked court minutes – Federal Court files complaint against unknown
The Federal Supreme Court responds to a leaked session protocol with a criminal complaint. What is legally established – and why Tamedia is not accused.
Food statistics: 54 percent self-sufficiency, 21 sugar cubes
Switzerland covers just over half of its food needs itself. The data check shows big differences between milk, meat and fish – and gaps in the statistics.
Huawei in US court: 'criminal enterprise' is a charge, not a verdict
Huawei is on trial in the US over serious allegations. What the RICO charge means, how the company responds and why no verdict has been reached yet.
Meloni plans school burqa ban: what Italy already regulates
Giorgia Meloni promises a ban on burqas and niqabs in schools. What already applies, how decrees work and which fundamental-rights questions remain open.
Swiss heating statistics have a heat problem of their own
According to BFS monitoring, 51 percent of recorded buildings are heated with oil or gas. The more important figure: 49.7 percent of the entries have not been updated in more than eight years.
Trump and Pezeshkian: a meeting is possible, but not agreed
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Donald Trump is ready to meet Masoud Pezeshkian. No date, venue or agenda has been confirmed, and Gulf mediators are pushing for talks.
Greenland deal: more US military presence, no annexation
The announced Greenland deal is meant to strengthen the US military presence. According to Denmark, sovereignty and self-determination remain explicitly untouched.
Federal Court orders case-by-case review of osteopathy diplomas
The Federal Court returns two osteopathy cases to the SRK for reassessment. Formal hurdles must not replace the review of training and professional experience.
Sanctions against Yuliia Mendel: Criticism, Propaganda, Proof
Ukraine has sanctioned Yuliia Mendel over alleged Russian propaganda. Her accusations are largely unsupported, yet the state's action also demands close scrutiny.
AI False Alarm in the US Military: Near-Mission Exposes Control Gaps
A faulty AI tip is said to have nearly triggered a US operation against a Chinese ship. What matters less is the hallucination itself than the question of why oversight kicked in so late.
EC English closes: What language students need to know now
EC English has ended operations after 35 years, hitting 25 schools in seven countries. Students affected should secure their contracts, payment records and insurance cover – blanket refund guarantees do not exist.
Munitions shortages: The DoD report and the open questions
A DoD Inspector General report on «Operation Epic Fury» is at the centre of the debate over munitions shortages after the Iran war. The name circulates, but the document itself is not available.
UN General Assembly: Trump threatens Iran as Qatar, Türkiye push Gaza
The first UN debate reveals a divided diagnosis of the crisis. Behind the sharp speeches, talks with Iran and about the Gaza ceasefire continue.
Trump threatens Cuba at the UN – delegation leaves the chamber
A sharp speech and empty seats shaped the Cuba moment at the UN General Assembly. Politically, what matters is what Washington lets follow the words.
Orbit Weapons: The Gap in the Outer Space Treaty
The US is said to have confirmed orbit weapons for the first time, with no details on how they work. That cannot currently be verified. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty covers only weapons of mass destruction.
149 days later: why Bern does not adopt EU sanctions by default
149 days passed between the EU decision and its entry into force in Switzerland. The Belarus case shows how political independence leads to rules that differ for a time.
Trump's “AI Force”: Speed, but Accountability Left Unclear
Trump wants to accelerate US AI development further. So far, however, his “AI Force” looks more like a political signal than a worked-out agency.
Three US outlets sue over exclusion from the White House
Three US outlets are suing over their exclusion from the White House. What they argue, what the government answers, and why the television pool is affected.
Iran signals return to the deal — under hard conditions
Iran has conveyed conditions for new talks to the United States via Qatar. The known points of dispute remain unresolved — above all the war, the frozen assets and the Strait of Hormuz.