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Elif Eralp's housing promise: where Berlin can act – and cannot
Elif Eralp wins the Berlin election with the Left. What a new Senate could change on rents, and why a rent cap would have to come from federal politics.
"Manhunt" in Ukraine? What is documented about mobilization
Ukraine's mobilization is under pressure. Complaints and criminal proceedings are documented; the term "manhunt" remains a political sharpening, not an established fact.
Paramount-Warner settlement: film counts set, diversity unclear
The proposed settlement on the Paramount-Warner merger contains precise film requirements and sanctions. Why production numbers alone do not secure competition.
Macron seeks looser fuel rules – what the EU must examine
Paris asks Brussels for flexibility on fuels and biofuels. Why high prices do not automatically mean a shortage, and what an exemption could cost.
Energy truce: Kyiv ties pledge to halt in Russian strikes
Washington is pushing for a halt to energy strikes. Kyiv is ready under conditions – but scope and monitoring remain open.
Beznau exercise: What a positive initial assessment actually means
After five days of exercises, the Federal Office for Civil Protection draws a positive initial assessment. The decisive part now is the evaluation: that is where it becomes clear whether processes also work under pressure.
US Northeast flight halts: backup line was damaged too
FAA ground stops in the US Northeast: a failed main connection met a damaged backup. The exact cause and the scope of the restrictions at a glance.
Sunrise reviews 450 jobs – the cuts are not yet decided
Sunrise is examining up to 450 job cuts. Nothing is final yet; the collective agreement gives the consultation and the social plan real weight.
76,000 apprenticeship contracts: why a stable market isn't enough
The apprenticeship market is holding at the level of previous years in 2026. For vocational education that is a good signal, but the total conceals regional and occupational differences.
AI in government: six core measures to organise over 100 projects
The federal administration is relying on concentration rather than expansion in artificial intelligence. What remains of the 2026 to 2028 roadmap and why that matters for the use of AI in public authorities.
SWISS drops to 19th: what the Skytrax ranking means for Zurich
Singapore Airlines tops the Skytrax ranking for 2026. SWISS falls to 19th but remains sixth in Europe. What the survey says – and what travellers should not conclude from it.
Swiss research builds a new network for spintronics
The Paul Scherrer Institute is becoming part of a new international centre for spintronics. For Switzerland, what counts is not quick product promises but access to materials expertise, measurement facilities and early-career networks.
Swiss economic forecast: why 1.7 percent is not yet an all-clear
1.7 instead of 0.9 percent: the federal government has revised its GDP forecast upwards. Why that does not automatically mean a broad upturn, and which factors could tip expectations again.
What the new federal report on Schengen/Dublin actually quantifies
Up to 3.9 percent less gross domestic product, long waits at the border and extra costs in asylum: a new federal report models the consequences of abandoning Schengen/Dublin. Its ranges have a clear purpose – and clear limits.
Volunteering is unpaid, but not free
Switzerland has a great deal of voluntary engagement. But anyone planning with it must also account for supervision, expenses and the time limits of volunteers.
CDU fails in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, AfD wins but may not govern
The CDU misses entry into a Landtag in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for the first time. Why the AfD's win still does not guarantee it government, and why Berlin sends a different signal.
Ed Sheeran's emotional solo night: how a concert turned political
After several support acts cancelled, Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert alone. The evening became a case study in political speech and promoter power.
Flat hunting: why the results list does not show everything
A new survey shows how much personal contacts matter alongside property portals. Official data and research explain why a broader search alone does not remove the hurdles.
Grandparents carry the childcare – but not without limits
Grandparents are a pillar of childcare. The statistics show how much they contribute; in everyday family life, what counts is whether help quietly turns into an obligation.
A Sunday Alone Is Not Yet a Lonely Sunday
Being alone can restore, loneliness can weigh heavily. Swiss data and research show why the number of contacts tells only part of the story.
The library opens on Sunday – but not always the advice desk
In Chur, the cantonal library is also accessible on Sundays. The model shows how libraries can offer more space in everyday life – and why opening the doors is not the same as offering full service.
Brown leaves are not always a sign of autumn
What looks like an early autumn can be damaged foliage. WSL warns of a mix-up that also distorts the view of how resilient forests actually are.
Calm does not begin at the mountain summit
Recovery does not need complete silence. Why Switzerland should take quiet places in the residential environment as seriously as a trip into the green.
A digital break does not work through the off switch alone
Less smartphone can improve well-being. But studies over several weeks are no proof of the effect of a single screen-free Sunday.