Swiss hospitals fail to achieve margins for sustainable operations Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The majority of Swiss hospitals don’t achieve the margins required for sustainable operation. The association H+ Swiss Hospitals is calling for an immediate rethink of healthcare policy...
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One-fifth of Swiss households use heat pumps
One fifth of Swiss households heat with heat pumps Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The proportion of heat pumps in Swiss households has increased fivefold since 2000. This is shown by the new building and housing statistics from the Federal Statistical...
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Swiss butchers under pressure despite steady meat consumption
Chief butcher: industry under pressure despite steady meat consumption Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. According to the head of the Swiss Meat Association, pressure on butchers has increased despite constant meat consumption. Takeovers and mergers are a key reason, said Daniel...
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Swiss government to boost employment for Ukrainian refugees
Federal Council wants to increase the employment rate among refugees from Ukraine Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. According to the Swiss government, more Ukrainian refugees should take up jobs in Switzerland. The government has instructed the Department of Justice and Police...
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Parliament approves an extra CHF4 billion for the Swiss army
4 billion more for the army, offset by other items Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The army will have CHF4 billion more for the years 2025 to 2028. On Thursday, the House of Representatives approved the increase requested by the Senate....
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Switzerland’s population crosses the nine million mark
Switzerland’s permanent resident population cracks the 9 million mark Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The permanent resident population in Switzerland exceeded nine million people for the first time at the end of June this year. At the end of the second...
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Switzerland returns to Afghanistan despite Taliban recognition issues
Taliban security personnel take part in a military parade to celebrate the third anniversary of the Taliban government takeover, in Bagram, Afghanistan, 14 August 2024. Samiullah Popal / Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Political isolation of the Taliban by the international...
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Swiss parliament debates new security rules around asylum centers
National Council wants to increase security around asylum centers with new rules Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The Swiss House of Representatives wants to take action following security incidents in and around federal asylum centers. This content was published on September...
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Switzerland renews support for WEF for 2025-2027
Unchanged federal support for the WEF for 2025-2027 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Following in the footsteps of the House of Representatives, the Swiss Senate agreed on Wednesday to renew the government’s support for the World Economic Forum for 2025-2027. This...
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Swiss researchers discover why our organs age
Swiss researchers want to slow down ageing processes Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Swiss researchers have discovered why certain organs age faster than others. The results were published on Tuesday in the scientific journal Cell. The researchers hope to use their...
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SWISS cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv
Swiss had only resumed its flights to Tel Aviv at the beginning of September, after having suspended flights to Ben Gurion Airport since the beginning of August. Keystone / Christian Beutler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) has cancelled...
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Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October
Switzerland-wide plastic recycling available from October Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. In Switzerland, there will soon be a collection bag for yoghurt pots, shampoo bottles, etc. The collection system for plastic packaging and drinks cartons fits into the existing recycling landscape,...