Politics, housing, transport and daily life in the city and canton of Zurich. With news and perspectives from Switzerland and the world.
The city has revised its long-term strategy for green and open spaces ahead of schedule. The updated Green Book brings together planning for heat, trees and biodiversity with the Stadtgrün programme.
The City Council has set the timetable for Zurich’s municipal minimum wage. The ordinance takes effect on 1 January 2027, while employers have until 31 December 2027 to implement its requirements.
Different routes for cars and buses: a practical overview for commuters and visitors.
New housing figures and a planned purchase in Seebach show different ways of changing the city’s housing supply.
We connect life in Zurich with developments that reach beyond the city. Locally rooted, with independent perspectives.
Switzerland will attend the Phnom Penh summit on 15 and 16 November. A peacebuilding partnership and talks with Cambodia on vocational education, health and online scams are planned.
Higher allowances will apply from January. Under IV, battery costs will be included in the total, making a direct comparison with the old rates misleading.
The dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw turned into an open confrontation on 30 October 2026. Behind it lies a conflict unresolved since 2015 over judicial appointments, the oath of office and the question of who in Poland can authoritatively determine what is lawful.
A forensic review of Leopard 1 dealings found serious misconduct and indications of criminal acts. Proceedings are under way; the presumption of innocence applies.
Guy Parmelin and Xi Jinping witnessed the signing of an updated free-trade agreement and accords on labour cooperation and research data.
The 2026–2031 adaptation strategy sets out 56 measures across 30 areas. Priorities include heat protection, water management and preparation for extreme events.
The Federal Council approved a bill on historic rights to use public waters. They would end without compensation in 2055, subject to parliamentary approval.
Representatives of 40 national statistical institutes, Eurostat and international experts met in Bern to discuss reliable, discoverable public data for AI-era platforms. The conference took place on 28 and 29 October.
A team from Empa, ETH Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital and the University of Zurich developed a fluorescent nanomaterial for high-resolution imaging. Clinical use remains a future possibility.