What worries people the most in Switzerland? For the 48th year, the annual UBS Worry Barometer reveals our biggest fears.
Currently the cost of living occupies our thoughts a lot – especially, health insurance premiums.
But the fears about prices also mean we’re worried about housing and our retirement – but less so than last yar after the passing of the 13th month salary payment.
But a change this year is that we’re not worried about losing our jobs. That’s not even in the top 20.
Geneva could foot the G7 bill
Geneva fears it will be left with the security bill from a G7 summit just across the border in Évian, according to 24 heures.
US NGO discovers Swiss child abuse cases
Switzerland relies too heavily on an American NGO to detect child sexual abuse online, raising questions about the country's ability to protect children on its own.
French singer banned by Paleo
The Paléo Festival in Nyon says it will no longer invite French singer Patrick Bruel, after a former volunteer accused him of inappropriate behaviour.
Cars going uninspected
The cantons are struggling to keep up with mandatory vehicle inspections, leaving more than 550,000 checks overdue nationwide.
War may lead to rent rises
Rents may rise again, says the bank Raiffeisen.
Not a heatwave, yet
Summer has arrived, with temperatures climbing past 30 over the long weekend. Basel reached 31 and Sion hit 32.4, but MeteoSwiss, says this does not yet count as an official heatwave.
