The army is ramping up its drone capabilities, saying modern warfare has changed dramatically.
Recruits will soon be trained to pilot reconnaissance drones, while the military also tests explosive “kamikaze” drones already used in Ukraine.
Parliament is being asked for 70 million francs to expand drone and anti-drone systems, with Switzerland’s first operational anti-drone defense set for deployment at next month’s G7 summit in Evian.
Economy beats expectations
Switzerland’s economy has grown more strongly than expected at the start of the year.
Study says end OECD tax rules
A new study from the University of St. Gallen is calling for Switzerland to scrap the OECD minimum tax introduced just two years ago.
Ukrainian refugees will cost more from next year
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland could soon gain longer-term residency rights, but the change is raising concerns over the cost to cantons and municipalities.
China warns of Swiss petty crime
China has placed several major Swiss cities, including Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne, on a list of higher-risk locations for Chinese tourists.
New Swatch watches resold with massive mark-ups
The new “Royal Pop” pocket watch from Swatch and Audemars Piguet is already being resold online for extraordinary prices, just days after launch.
Now medics against 10 million vote
Yet another group has come out against the Swiss People's Party immigration initiative - medics.
