Talks aimed at reaching a global agreement on how to better fight pandemics will be concluded by 2025 or earlier if possible, the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. WHO members are extending by a year the negotiations for an agreement to combat the pandemics that...

Switzerland supports a new peace proposal pushed by US President Joe Biden for a hostage agreement and a ceasefire in Gaza. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. “A political perspective based on a two-state solution must be re-established,” wrote Nicolas Bideau, head of communications at the Swiss foreign ministry, on X on Saturday....

Heavy rains continue to affect northeastern Switzerland and the centre of the country. Flooding, landslides and damage to infrastructure have been reported. Further rains are forecast on Sunday. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. In eastern Switzerland, several roads were hit by landslides or flooding on Saturday as well as...

A high concentration of pollen can increase blood pressure in allergy sufferers, according to a Swiss study. The effect is much more pronounced in women and people who are overweight. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. Researchers at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) were able to demonstrate for the...

Several asylum-related changes come into effect in Switzerland on June 1 aimed at improving the employment and housing situations of refugees. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. The changes also affect the training of undocumented migrants and federal support for cantonal asylum centres. From June 1, it will be easier for people...

All workers who have completed an apprenticeship should earn at least CHF5,000 ($5,500) per month, the Swiss Trade Union Federation said on Friday. Union delegates adopted a demand to this effect during an assembly meeting. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. Switzerland has a competent workforce thanks to professional training,...