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The environmental footprint of coffee starts long before the capsule
Filter or capsule? The visible packaging does not answer the environmental question on its own. What a Swiss study and a more recent research review show.
Sourdough is a process, not a health promise
Sourdough can change a bread's properties. Research from Agroscope and the University of Hohenheim shows why the making matters more than the label.
A free Sunday rests on other people's work
Anyone served or cared for on a Sunday is using someone else's working time. What the law protects – and why a free Monday does not fully replace a Sunday.
Prayer Day Without a Creed: An Old Holiday for a Secular Switzerland
People with no religious affiliation are now the largest group. The Prayer Day recalls a political attempt to bridge religious divides.
Blatten in the lab: why accurate reconstruction is not a forecast
Researchers combine ground shaking, terrain surveys and models. What the new work explains about Blatten – and what remains open.
Bird migration in autumn: two hazards begin at your own window
A look from outside at windows and lighting reveals possible risks. What the Swiss Ornithological Institute and the federal government recommend, and where research is still needed.
Dementia in Switzerland: 166,300 affected — and still major data gaps
The number of people affected is an estimate, and the costs so often cited date from 2017. Why Switzerland must record its dementia care more precisely.
Accessible travel: a rebuilt station is not a whole journey
82 percent of travellers benefited from accessible railway stations at the end of 2024. Why that figure is no guarantee of a consistently accessible connection.
Genuss Week: 310 kilos of food waste is not just kitchen scraps
310 kilograms of food waste per capita does not mean 310 kilograms in your own bin. What lies behind the figure and where households can start.
Buying a smartphone: why repairability belongs in the comparison
Anyone shopping for a new phone on Saturday should compare more than storage and camera. What the new labelling reveals – and what it leaves open.
Mushroom foraging: an app cannot yet spot a safe dinner
Before a mushroom outing, it is not only the smartphone that needs charging. Why an inspection point, foraging rules and proper transport matter more than a species suggestion.
Clean-Up Day: Why Full Litter Bags Don't Prove Success
A new field study shows how littering can be reduced. Why the amount of waste collected is the wrong yardstick.
€3.3 billion for Kyiv: How the EU loan works
The EU is paying €3.3 billion for Ukraine's defence. What was already agreed, who carries the loan risk, and what the payment does not yet prove.
A funerary mask returns to Egypt – four years after the customs stop
Stopped at customs in 2022, now returned to Egypt: the Ptolemaic funerary mask shows how important provenance checks are in the antiquities trade.
Iran's UN Trip: What Lies Behind the US Shopping Rules
Behind the US conditions for Iran's UN delegation stand host-state obligations and authorisations for certain purchases. What the original documents actually record.
US sanctions: Washington's leverage targets Russia's buyers
Washington is stepping up pressure on Moscow and its trading partners. The law could also affect Swiss banks and commodity traders – but its impact depends on enforcement.
Psychiatry tariff cap: What remains open before the decision
The planned tariff cap also covers psychiatry and psychotherapy in principle. A blanket exemption is missing; approval and consequences remain open.
Rail weekend to Germany: up to two hours more travel time
Replacement buses and diversions shape the weekend towards Germany. Why train speed is not the only thing that counts when travelling by rail.
PFAS labelling fails – the information gap remains
The Council of States rejects a general PFAS declaration requirement. Existing rules cover individual substances but offer no comprehensive guidance when shopping.
Tax phishing: How to spot fake emails in the federal government's name
A professionally designed message is still not a government email. Five checks help you spot scam attempts – and react quickly if you have given data away.
Verkehr ’45: Billions in projects prioritised without secured funding
112 billion francs have been prioritised, around 50 billion are planned by 2045. According to the Federal Audit Office, the financing of these projects is not demonstrated.
Emergency fee: Why the surcharge would also hit genuine emergencies
The Council of States rejects the emergency fee. A look at the draft shows that referral and deductible would count – not urgency alone.
Helvetia Baloise expects up to 140 million francs in hail damage
Helvetia Baloise expects hail damage of 120 to 140 million francs after reinsurance. What the figure means – and why cars shape the industry's balance.
The big games of autumn 2026: pre-ordering is rarely needed
Autumn 2026 is a very dense season for video games. JournalPlus ranks the main confirmed releases – and shows why patience is often the best buying strategy.