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Out despite autumn: 7 outdoor ideas and an often-missing safety rule
No desire for indoor pools? Seven autumn activities in Switzerland show how young people can stay outdoors – affordable, varied and with a realistic view of risk.
Swiss housing: who owns the buildings – and what the data omits
New FSO data show that two-thirds of recorded residential buildings belong to natural persons. But building structure and data gaps limit what the figures can say.
Culture Grows Broadly – Not in Full-Time Jobs
More cultural businesses, but few additional full-time positions: New BFS data shows an industry that is growing while increasingly fragmenting into micro-enterprises.
Anthropic's AI scenarios meet Swiss labour market data
15 percent growth and mass unemployment: the headline sounds like a prediction. In fact, Anthropic's model shows which assumptions lead to extreme results – and where Switzerland is already measuring change.
Revolut data breach: When the wrong agency comes asking
Revolut handed over data in response to fake government requests. What is documented about the incident, why the trick is well known and which questions remain for Swiss customers.
Beach holidays in October: sea still warm, weather can turn
Cyprus, Antalya, Tenerife or Madeira? A comparison of official climate data shows where beach weather is still likely in October and which risks travellers from Switzerland should plan for.
Canada Moves Closer to EU, But Its Model Has Limited Fit for Switzerland
Canada deepens its partnership with the EU without being a candidate for accession. For Switzerland, this is politically interesting, but not a replacement for its bilateral agreements.
Learning without constant stress: why self-tests beat re-reading
Less cramming, better recall: research on study methods shows how pupils can prepare for exams without sacrificing sleep and free time.
Green Teens: Seven habits that achieve more than perfect recycling
Sustainable school life without moral stress: Seven concrete habits that save waste, money and resources – and which myths lead astray.
Career choices beyond the classics: six little-known Swiss paths
Not all exciting professions are called IT specialist or business administrator. Six Swiss training paths show how broad the world of work is between technology, nature and design.
AI Risks: Why Cooperation Without Control is Insufficient
Real security incidents lend new urgency to the AI debate. They do not indicate an impending catastrophe, but they confirm that voluntary commitments are inadequate.
Mood Improves, But Willingness to Buy Declines
Swiss consumer sentiment improves to –33 points. However, confidence in the future and major purchases are weakening, despite economic growth and low inflation.
Ukraine Diplomacy: Switzerland Can Host, Not Force a Breakthrough
New US contacts with Moscow and Kyiv fuel hopes for direct talks. Switzerland can provide location and tools, but cannot resolve political deadlocks.
Hormuz and Saudi Pipeline Under Pressure: Oil Shock Cost for Switzerland
The Strait of Hormuz is nearly blocked, and Saudi Arabia's main bypass route is temporarily out of action. For Switzerland, this presents an inflation risk, tempered by several factors.
Army Fund: Debts Planned, Revenues Undecided
24 billion for the army, up to 12 billion in credit – and revenues partly dependent on future federal surpluses. The autumn session begins with an open question of priorities.
Swiss Medtech Grows, But Domestic Job Creation Stalls
Swiss Medtech firms see revenue growth, but job creation lags. The latest industry data reveals crucial insights into Switzerland's appeal as a business location and the future of domestic employment.
730 Million for Fiber Optic: Cantons Decide on Funding
Ten percent of households and businesses might not receive modern fixed-line access without support. The proposed funding model, however, reveals a cantonal gap.
100 Million for Mountain Hotels: Rescue or Windfall Effect?
Over eight years, 100 million Swiss francs will flow into modernizing accommodation facilities in mountain regions. This can strengthen regions and save energy, but it risks funding projects that would have happened anyway.
Resort Staff Shortages Start With Housing
Swiss resorts seek staff, but seasonal workers struggle to find suitable housing. A new study reveals how this affects both guests and businesses.
Possible Salt Data Leak: The Real Risk Begins Afterwards
Names, addresses, phone numbers, and birth dates may have been compromised at Salt. This significantly raises the risk of convincing fraud attempts.
Switzerland Cuts Farm Data, Reduces Housing and Environment Surveys
The FSO discontinues agricultural and library surveys. Housing and environmental data will be collected less frequently, impacting policy, research, and the public.
PISA 2025: Strong Country, Unequal Opportunities
Switzerland remains a high-performing country in PISA. However, behind strong average scores, a dual challenge emerges: long-term declining performance and a significant influence of social background.
Home Ownership Becomes More Expensive – But Not Uniformly
Home ownership prices rose by 0.7 percent in the second quarter and were 3.5 percent higher than the previous year. This average conceals diverging developments for houses, apartments, and regions.
Reference Interest Rate Remains at 1.25 Percent: What Tenants Should Check Now
The mortgage reference interest rate remains unchanged. For many households, this news is still a reason to carefully review their rental agreement and past increases.