Switzerland’s population is expected to rise from 9 million in 2024 to 10.5 million by 2055, according to baseline projections published by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). The increase will be driven almost entirely by net migration, as the country’s natural population growth—births minus deaths—is forecast to turn negative from 2035 onward. Migration will increasingly […]
Money remains main concern for Swiss families
The results of a survey on family life published on 20 March 2025 show that money remains the biggest concern among families in Switzerland. The survey sheds light on what families are currently concerned about and addresses the topics of family life, expectations, safety, retirement planning, pressure on parents and children, work-life balance, finances and […]
Swiss Rail’s project for direct trains to London
On 12 March 2025, Swiss Rail unveiled a project that includes a direct link to London, a service that could be operational from 2030. In a press release the company outlined plans for high-speed rail links between Switzerland and destinations abroad. Swiss Rail said it is considering buying as many as 40 high-speed trains that […]
Swiss company comes up with the e-ski
Most skiers catch lifts up. Some head up ski touring under their own steam. A small company in the Swiss Alps has come up with a third option: electrically powered skis that, like an e-bike, allow you to go further faster. The electrically assisted touring skis created by the Swiss company E-skimo allow skiers to […]
Poll – 9 February 2025 environment vote set for rejection
The latest poll run by broadcaster SRG shows waning support for a referendum on the environment organised by the youth league of Switzerland’s Green Party. The initiative calls for Switzerland to add a clause to its constitution that would require Switzerland to operate within sustainable planetary boundaries within 10 years. The recent poll, which was […]
Victim of abuse in Swiss army speaks out
In October 2024, Switzerland’s military published the results of an anonymous survey, which showed widespread discrimination and sexualised violence in the organisation. Recently, RTS interviewed a victim of the discrimination and violence who described her experience in detail. In the October survey, around half of survey participants (49.6%) claimed that they had or may have […]
Ukrainian vocal group to perform fundraising event in Lausanne, Geneva, Vevey and Montreux
The Ukraine Centre is organising a series of concerts by ManSound, a successful and well-known Ukrainian vocal group. The performance is a fund raiser for the Centre and the concerts will be held in early December in Lausanne, Geneva, Vevey and Montreux. ManSound (Ukrainian “МенСаунд”) is a vocal sextet, founded in 1994 in Kyiv, Ukraine. […]
Switzerland exploring new form of burial
In Switzerland, 90% of people opt to have their remains cremated. The other 10% opt for burial. However, traditional burial contaminates soil and takes up valuable space. While cremation consumes significant energy and pollutes the air. Four women who created the organisation Werde Erde hope to make compost burial an option, reported SRF. When someone […]
FILM: MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR **** an outstanding story
25 October 2024. By Neptune MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR **** (vo French) Writing last week about excellent to failed biopics, I mentioned that the best are often about musical artists. Well, here’s yet another example – this outstanding story of Charles Aznavour’s fascinating life. Who does not know the great songwriter, singer, actor Aznavour? From his poor […]
New initiative launched to require votes before Switzerland accepts EU law
Currently, Switzerland is negotiating an update to its relationship with the EU. Some fear the new deal will include clauses that lead Switzerland to automatically adopt EU laws and to fall under the authority of the European Court of Justice, something the initiative organisers call passive EU membership. Known as the Compass Initiative, the new […]
