In Switzerland, about 15% of adults struggle with basic reading, math, and problem-solving skills - that’s roughly 850,000 people.
The Federal Statistical Office says they tend to earn less, work less, and feel less integrated in society.
Nearly half have no education beyond compulsory schooling, and most are aged between 46 and 65.
The study also links low skills to social background - few have parents with higher education, and unemployment among their families is higher than average.
Is a Trump deal close?
The financial news service Bloomberg says that Switzerland is in the verge of a new trade deal with the United States.
Six teen girls sentenced after vicious attack
Six teenage girls have been sentenced for a violent assault on another girl in Oensingen, Solothurn, last January.
Bern is the Christmas Grinch
A sign of austerity in Bern: the Federal Department of Finance has cancelled its traditional Christmas party.
Battery blamed for bike shop fire
A bad battery is being blamed for a fire in a bike shop in canton Neuchâtel.
Sperm quality varies dramatically across the country
A new study suggests where you live might affect sperm quality.
Cash banned at Zurich Christmas Market
Customers will not be able to use cash at the upcoming Christmas Market at Zurich main train station.
