Baby gorilla bitten to death by father at Basel Zoo: Four-day-old baby gorilla has died after being bitten by its silverback father at Basel Zoo
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/baby-gorilla-bitten-to-death-by-its-father-at-basel-zoo/91753692
Jobless Swiss bankers hit a record high, Switzerland and Britain agree to extend their free trade deal and Big tobacco loses a Swiss legal battle over the ... Show more
News today from Switzerland
News today from Switzerland
Did you know Switzerland has a king? The 31-year-old Lauwiner specialises in ownerless properties that form his “kingdom” ... Show more
Society of Saint Pius X appeals excommunication by Catholic church: The Society of Saint Pius X has lodged a preliminary appeal against the excommunication of ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/society-of-saint-pius-x-appeals-excommunication-by-catholic-church/91750606
Switzerland and Britain agree to extend free trade deal: Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an expanded free trade agreement.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-and-the-united-kingdom-agree-on-a-trade-deal/91739456
Here's a new episode of our science podcast, The Swiss Connection 🎙️
Switzerland wants greater digital sovereignty ... Show more
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Two mountaineers fall to deaths on Matterhorn: Two mountaineers have fallen to their deaths on the Matterhorn mountain.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/two-mountaineers-fall-to-their-deaths-on-the-matterhorn/91739063
Jobless Swiss bankers hits record high: Some 4,474 former Swiss bankers were registered as unemployed in June - up 24% in the last 12 months.
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace/job-market-for-bank-employees-remains-sluggish/91735819
Swiss ministers praise football team for World Cup journey: Guy Parmelin and Martin Pfister congratulated the team on Saturday morning after its quarter-final ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/swiss-ministers-praise-football-team-after-quarter-final-loss/91733491
Building a new nuclear plant would pay off, finds Swiss study: A new nuclear power station would generate CHF1.6 billion annually and create over 2,900 jobs ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-solutions/according-to-a-study-building-a-new-nuclear-power-station-would-be-worthwhile-for-switzerland/91733552
Milk, cheese, chocolate – much of what we think of as “typically Swiss” starts with cows. But what makes a cow truly Swiss?
It’s not a simple answer ... Show more
The difficult search for real Swiss cows
The difficult search for real Swiss cows
Jiajia Zhang’s art turns Shanghai into a mirror of modern urban life: The Chinese-born, Zurich-based artist showed "Domestic News" ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/jiajia-zhangs-art-turns-shanghai-into-a-mirror-of-modern-urban-life/91706067
The Gotthard Base Tunnel ten years on: Ten years on, has the Gotthard Base Tunnel fulfilled expectations, shortened travel times through the Alps and brought ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-democracy/the-gotthard-base-tunnel-ten-years-on/91672319
Swiss hostels boss wants more frank overtourism debate: Local authorities “make a living from tourism, yet complain about the large numbers” ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/tourism-trends/youth-hostel-director-calls-for-a-debate-on-overtourism/91731496
Swiss canton sticks to primary school phone restrictions: Primary schools in Nidwalden will continue next term to confine mobile phones to educational and ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/nidwalden-is-sticking-to-its-mobile-phone-ban-in-primary-schools/91731243
Kunstmuseum Bern renovation setback shadows director’s tenure: Departing director Nina Zimmer reflects on her future in Vienna and her role in reshaping ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/kunstmuseum-bern-renovation-setback-shadows-directors-tenure/91689590
What measures are being taken to protect people from extreme heat where you live?
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-solutions/what-measures-are-being-taken-to-protect-people-from-extreme-heat-where-you-live/91723415
Aid groups say Israeli restrictions leave Gaza without relief despite ceasefire: A fragile ceasefire has been in place for nearly nine months, but conditions in ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/aid-groups-say-israeli-restrictions-leave-gaza-without-relief-despite-ceasefire/91714923
How Switzerland is tackling the AI deepfake menace: Online deepfakes intend to vilify, mislead or sow confusion and Switzerland is one of many countries seeking ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai/how-switzerland-is-tackling-the-ai-deepfake-menace/91666985
Swiss president hails ‘historic’ World Cup win over Colombia: Guy Parmelin said victory in the round-of-16 game against Colombia on Tuesday was a “first step ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/swiss-president-hails-historic-world-cup-win-over-colombia/91714168
More elderly deaths noted in Switzerland during June heatwave: The mortality rate for over-65-year-olds was higher than projected for the week of 22 to 28 June ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/heatwaves-lead-to-excess-mortality-among-the-elderly/91716774
Geneva minister still wants France to share G7 costs: Carole-Anne Kast reckons Switzerland could have pushed for more cooperation on sharing security costs.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/g7-kast-says-bern-could-have-been-more-assertive-with-france/91714583
Blurring the lines: when does a civilian hacker become a combatant?: Civilian hackers are increasingly part of modern warfare. This raises the question of their ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/blurring-the-lines-when-does-a-civilian-hacker-become-a-combattant/91649125
How a Swiss lab is finding new cures in old drugs: Geneva researchers are repurposing existing drugs for rare diseases, offering new hope where options are ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/new-treatments/how-a-swiss-lab-is-finding-new-cures-in-old-drugs/91640346
Swiss authorities warn population of a new heatwave: Switzerland is set to experience another heatwave. From Tuesday, it will affect the north and west of the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/the-swiss-confederation-warns-of-a-new-heatwave/91705025
Prosecutors charge 15th person in fatal Crans-Montana fire: A former deputy mayor of Chermignon who was subsequently a municipal councillor for Crans-Montana has ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/crans-montana-15th-charge-confirmed/91702950
Euclid space telescope discovers oldest quasars known to date: The Euclid space telescope mission, which is being led with Swiss participation ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/research-frontiers/euclid-telescope-discovers-the-oldest-quasars-known-to-date/91702949
Shooting in Switzerland: when a tradition leaves its mark: Many disused shooting ranges have left behind a costly legacy: thousands of contaminated sites.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-oddities/shooting-in-switzerland-when-a-tradition-leaves-its-mark-on-the-ground/91671991
Common frog under pressure in low-lying areas of Switzerland: A long-term study near Basel shows a massive decline in grass frogs despite dozens of new ponds ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/the-grass-frog-is-under-pressure-in-low-lying-areas/91700398
Swiss beat Algeria at World Cup but talk is of president’s cap: Swiss footballers Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye helped Switzerland advance to the Round of 16 at the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/football-guy-parmelin-supports-the-swiss-team-in-vancouver/91692151
Swiss human rights activist fined for inciting violence: After successfully campaigning before the European Court of Human Rights against racism and ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/human-rights-activist-sentenced-in-bern-for-inciting-violence/91694849
Migros opens its first round-the-clock Swiss supermarket: Swiss retailer Migros has opened its first supermarket in Switzerland with 24-hour opening hours.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/migros-opens-its-first-standard-branch-offering-round-the-clock-shopping/91692356
The Gotthard Base Tunnel ten years on: Ten years on, has the Gotthard Base Tunnel fulfilled expectations, shortened travel times through the Alps and brought ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-democracy/the-gotthard-base-tunnel-ten-years-on/91672319
WHO declares end of hantavirus outbreak: The hantavirus outbreak, which claimed three lives in April, is over, says the Geneva-based World Health Organization.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/who-declares-the-hantavirus-outbreak-over/91692360
Key FactsFirst Passengers Exit WA Hantavirus Quarantine
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Six former passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship were quarantined in Bullsbrook, north of Perth, in mid-May.
- Three individuals were transported out of the quarantine center this morning, leaving three still in isolation.
- The MV Hondius experienced the first recorded hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, resulting in three deaths and over a dozen confirmed infections.
- Quarantine lasted 42 days in line with the virus’s incubation period; all six tested negative and human-to-human transmission is considered rare.
A trans woman detained in a women’s bathing area, rebel Catholics excommunicated and the Swiss remain the world’s wealthiest ... Show more
Four Swiss firms among top 100 companies: Switzerland is represented four times in the ranking, by Roche, Novartis, Nestlé and, for the first time, ABB.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/four-swiss-firms-among-the-top-100-companies/91692359
Trump’s hijacking of America at 250, debt danger, and ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/trumps-hijacking-of-250th-anniversary-party-us-debt-warning-and-alligator-alcatraz/91626287
Lucerne art collector Angela Rosengart dead at 94: Angela Rosengart, who founded the Sammlung Rosengart Museum in Lucerne, died on Tuesday at the age of 94.
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/angela-rosengart-founder-of-the-lucerne-museum-has-died/91685728
European Court dismisses appeal of Yanukovych ally over Swiss assets freeze: Switzerland did not violate the right to privacy of Yuriy Ivanyushchenko by freezing ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-position/european-court-dismisses-appeal-of-yanukovych-ally-over-swiss-asset-freeze/91689562
How Swiss cities are stepping up as foreign aid budgets shrink: Local governments in Europe are defying state cuts to development assistance and helping cities ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-cooperation/how-swiss-cities-are-stepping-up-as-foreign-aid-budgets-shrink/91649966
Swiss remain world’s wealthiest population: Swiss population remains wealthiest in the world.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/the-swiss-remain-the-worlds-wealthiest-population/91673745
Switzerland endures third-warmest June since records began: Switzerland experiences third-warmest June since records began in 1864.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/switzerland-has-experienced-its-third-warmest-june-since-records-began/91676613
Trans woman detained in women’s section of Swiss bathing area: A trans woman was taken away by the police on Sunday following an altercation in the women’s ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/bern-police-take-a-trans-woman-from-marzilibad-into-custody/91667947
Anti-torture body criticises overcrowded Swiss prisons: Overcrowding in Swiss prisons has led to a deterioration in prison conditions and is infringing on the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/anti-torture-commission-criticises-overcrowded-swiss-prisons/91667144
Several Swiss records broken for heatwave duration: New heatwave records were set on Monday at several Swiss weather stations.
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/heatwave-several-stations-have-broken-their-records-for-duration/91669576
Swim across Lake Zurich postponed: The City of Zurich Lake Crossing will not take place on Wednesday. The weather conditions are too changeable ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/city-of-zurich-lake-crossing-postponed/91665709
Almost fifth of Swiss hold crypto assets: Investing in cryptocurrencies is becoming increasingly popular in Switzerland. According to a survey by the Lucerne ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/almost-a-fifth-of-all-swiss-people-hold-crypto-assets/91667885
Swiss defence minister calls for national unity: During a ceremony commemorating the Battle of Sempach, Defence Minister Martin Pfister strongly advocated the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/martin-pfister-calls-for-national-unity-in-sempach/91665708
Switzerland makes CHF500m advance payment for US F‑35 jets: Urs Loher, director of armasuisse, added that all payments scheduled for 2026 have already been ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/switzerland-has-made-an-advance-payment-of-500-million-for-the-f-35s/91663010
Why artificial rain is not a solution to drought: Many countries invest millions in artificial rain. However, cloud seeding cannot prevent drought ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/why-artificial-rain-is-not-a-solution-to-drought/91653947
Swiss rescuers arrive in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes: A team of 80 Swiss rescue specialists landed in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad-community/swiss-rescue-team-arrives-in-caracas-following-the-earthquake/91660166
🤫 Peace and quiet are often seen as typically Swiss. Yet Switzerland is not as quiet as many assume. A closer look reveals that many supposed rules turn out to ... Show more
Is silence really golden in Switzerland?
Is silence really golden in Switzerland?
Swiss heatwave breaks records as River Aare warms: Temperatures rose across Switzerland, with 19 stations hitting record highs. The River Aare also set a new ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/swiss-heatwave-breaks-records-as-river-aare-warms/91663147
Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of his endless afterlife: What is it about the great British detective that fascinates his devotees so?
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/sherlock-holmes-and-the-mystery-of-his-endless-afterlife/91626765
Is silence really golden in Switzerland?: A wry look at some urban legends, such as the ban on flushing the loo at night, about a people who love their peace and ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-oddities/is-silence-really-golden-in-switzerland/91626268
Hottest June day in Switzerland, fewer EU migrants, Swiss aid for Venezuela quakes 🔥🇪🇺🇻🇪 Here are three stories from Switzerland this week.
Le Constellation ‘will never reopen as a bar’ after Crans‑Montana fire: Christophe Darbellay, president of the Valais cantonal government, says the Le ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/darbellay-the-constellation-will-never-be-a-bar-again/91660420
Switzerland records hottest June day ever: Switzerland records its hottest June day at 37.2°C as the heatwave continues.
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/switzerlands-record-june-temperature-broken/91651027
Switzerland tops World Cup group after win against Canada: Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 to top their World Cup group and will play the round of 32 match in ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/switzerland-tops-world-cup-group-after-win-against-canada/91646615
‘We want Orior to strengthen its position in the world of premium food’: Monika Walser, Chairwoman and Group CEO of Orior since May 2025, was brought on to lead ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/food-supply-chains/we-want-orior-to-strengthen-its-position-in-the-world-of-premium-food/91613899
Median annual salary in Switzerland rose to CHF87,000 in 2025: Switzerland’s median full-time gross salary rose to CHF87,000 in 2025, up from CHF81 ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace/the-annual-salary-for-a-full-time-post-stood-at-87000-swiss-francs-in-2025/91647928
Swiss shoppers trust chatbots. Should they?: AI chatbots are said to influence purchasing decisions three times more than Google. Can we still trust their ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai/swiss-shoppers-trust-chatbots-should-they/91641620
🎙️ Our podcast “Ade Merci, Schweiz” is back with a new season.
🎙️ In the first episode, we explore what it takes to find a job abroad ... Show more
«Ade merci, Schweiz»: Im Ausland arbeiten – und plötzlich zählt das Diplom nicht
«Ade merci, Schweiz»: Im Ausland arbeiten – und plötzlich zählt das Diplom nicht
Swiss healthcare costs rise faster than patients can keep up: Switzerland is trying to strike a balance between maintaining the principle of solidarity while ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/health-systems/swiss-healthcare-costs-rise-faster-than-patients-can-keep-up/91634748
In Switzerland, the real debate on citizens’ assemblies begins now: Citizens’ assemblies are not in crisis. For political scientist Andri Heimann ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-democracy/in-switzerland-the-real-debate-on-citizens-assemblies-begins-now/91647260
How HSBC ended up at the centre of a $330mn embezzlement scandal: The lender’s Swiss unit is under formal investigation over whether it helped Lebanese central ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace/how-hsbc-ended-up-at-the-centre-of-a-330mn-embezzlement-scandal/91646774
Swiss study: five easy ways to stay cool in hot weather: From menthol scents to smart ventilation, a Swiss researcher reveals five simple ways to reduce heat ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/swiss-study-five-easy-ways-to-stay-cool-in-hot-weather/91638939
River Aare in Bern breaks June heat record: On Wednesday, the River Aare in Bern set a new June record, reaching its highest temperature ever recorded for the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/river-aare-in-bern-breaks-june-heat-record/91643207
Authorities raise heatwave danger level in southern Switzerland: The heatwave danger level was raised from 3 to 4 across much of canton Ticino on Wednesday.
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-adaptation/authorities-raise-heatwave-danger-level-in-southern-switzerland/91642125
