Geneva voters head to the polls this Sunday on a proposal to ban religious symbols inside cantonal and municipal parliaments.
The measure would force elected officials to remove items such as headscarves or visible crucifixes in the chamber.
The vote revives a long-running debate about secularism in Geneva's public institutions.
Border closures and checks start today
Cross border commuters face heavy delays from today as border checks and closures start, due to increased security measures ahead of the G7 summit.
French strike hits train services
Rail travel between Switzerland and France is facing major disruption due to industrial action by French workers.
The US is not seen as reliable
We’re losing confidence in the United States. A new survey shows we don’t see Washington as a reliable ally.
Swiss companies invest billions in the US
Swiss companies have already invested USD 27 bn in the American economy this year.
Heatwaves becoming more normal
Switzerland is feeling the pressure of an unusually early European heatwave, as the continent's climate observatory warns that extreme weather is becoming the new normal.
The lynx return remains vulnerable
The lynx has made a successful return but remains vulnerable, according to new research released by WWF Switzerland.
