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Zurich
Zurich takes second place in a US travel insurer's safety ranking
A new ranking recommends Zurich as a particularly safe city destination. The comparison of 38 cities combines travel experiences with several indices. Official crime statistics answer a different question.
Low Lake Zurich: A single value does not explain the water level
According to hydro data, Lake Zurich sits below its long-term average. Whether a record low or a lasting water crisis follows from that cannot be derived from a single measurement.
USZ and whistleblower: Why review does not end with a claim
According to reports, a whistleblower is demanding payment from the USZ. The dispute shows why individual claims and a hospital's independent review are two separate questions.
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.
17,000 Cancer Cases: What the Four-Canton Register Really Shows
Four cantons report around 17,000 new cancer cases. The absolute figure shows the care burden, but trends require age-adjusted rates and complete data.
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.
Zurich Sees Net Loss of Over 1,000 Companies
Between 2018 and 2024, the canton recorded more departures than arrivals. The Zurich Chamber of Commerce identifies high corporate tax burden as a significant locational disadvantage, but the figures alone do not prove this correlation.
Zurich seeks headscarf ban in schools – the difficult part now begins
The headscarf has become a political issue in the Zurich Cantonal Council. A narrow majority voted for a ban on religious head coverings for girls and women in public schools. The motion passed, but the ban is not yet enacted. A challenging legal and political phase now begins.
Zurich Narrowly Rejects Air Travel Advertising Ban
Should advertising for air travel be banned? The debate divides Switzerland. Proponents see it as a climate protection lever, opponents as an infringement on freedom.