World May 06 Swiss police investigate after discovery of 1,100 pounds of cocaine amid Nespresso coffee bean bags By Associated Press
World Feb 28 What to know as Ukraine resists Russia’s advance The Russian military assault on Ukraine went into its fifth day after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his nuclear forces put on increased alert, ratcheting up tensions yet further. By Associated Press
Nation Jan 11 What’s in a name? Judge pokes holes in Swiss cheesemakers’ “gruyere” claims A federal judge has ruled that gruyere cheese does not have to come from the Gruyere region of Europe to be sold under the gruyere name. By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press
World Nov 02 Former FIFA bosses indicted for fraud in Switzerland Former FIFA officials Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been charged with fraud and other offenses by Swiss prosecutors after a six-year investigation into a controversial $2 million payment. By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Sep 26 Swiss approve same-sex marriage by wide margin in referendum Cheers rang out, hugs were exchanged and rainbow-colored flags waved overhead across Switzerland as the Swiss resoundingly voted to allow same-sex couples to marry, final results of a nationwide referendum showed Sunday. By Associated Press
Mar 07 Swiss narrowly back proposal to ban face coverings in public By Geir Moulson, Associated Press The measure will outlaw covering one's face in public places like restaurants, sports stadiums, public transport or simply walking in the street. It foresees exceptions at religious sites and for security or health reasons, such as face masks people are… Continue reading
Dec 16 U.S. brands Vietnam and Switzerland as currency manipulators By Martin Crutsinger, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. Treasury Department report said that Vietnam and Switzerland were the only two countries that met all three criteria for being named a currency manipulator. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 6:20 What universal health care means during a pandemic By William Brangham, Jason Kane Our series on universal health care, "The Best Health Care? America & the World," was filmed before the novel coronavirus pandemic exploded. How have the three countries we explored -- the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Australia -- responded to this… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 9:42 How Switzerland delivered health care for all — and kept its private insurance By William Brangham, Jason Kane Since the pandemic began, more Americans think U.S. health care is below average compared to other nations, and the possibility of moving to a system of universal coverage is up for debate. One potential model is Switzerland, which has achieved… Continue watching
May 08 Swiss plan to ask diners for contact information dropped over privacy concerns By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The Swiss government has backed down from plans to require restaurants and bars to take the names and phone numbers of their patrons as a way to fight the coronavirus, after the plan fell foul of privacy concerns. Continue reading