An ongoing file scandal in Switzerland has unveiled that authorities compiled extensive personal files on Federal Councillors, with former Federal Councillor Moritz Leuenberger claiming that police intentionally misrepresented information. Reports further indicate that 39 Federal Councillors were under surveillance by the Federal Police, raising concerns about potential misconduct and the extent of government monitoring.

Tages-Anzeiger: Former official says police officer lied: Moritz Leuenberger speaks for the…

The former Federal Councillor, targeted in a file scandal, reveals how police officers intentionally misrepresented information about him in his personal file, exposing the extent of arbitrary actions.

Tages-Anzeiger: "We'll send you bombs": Switzerland itself filed reports on Federal Councillors

An exclusive investigation into the file scandal reveals that the Swiss authorities compiled extensive files on their own Federal Councillors, highlighting a pattern of surveillance and potential misconduct.

watson: 39 Federal Councillors monitored by Federal Police – the Sunday news

Reports indicate that 39 Swiss Federal Councillors have been under surveillance by the Federal Police.

The Raiffeisen affair, centering on former CEO Pierin Vincenz, is entering a new phase as questions arise about his potential imprisonment. The trial is continuing at the Zurich High Court, following previous convictions for aggravated criminal mismanagement and other charges.

watson: Will Pierin Vincenz go to jail? The Raiffeisen affair enters its next round

The Raiffeisen affair, involving Pierin Vincenz, is entering a new phase, with questions arising about his potential imprisonment.

Switzerland is bracing for an upcoming heatwave, prompting the Federal Office to issue a warning as temperatures are set to rise significantly. Compounding the issue, the country's water reserves are dwindling due to intensifying droughts, leading to potential distribution conflicts with neighboring countries like Italy and France.

20 Minuten: Next Heatwave Looms: Swiss Federal Office Issues Warning

Switzerland is bracing for an upcoming heatwave, prompting the Federal Office to issue a warning as temperatures are set to rise significantly across the country.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Switzerland's Water Reserves Dwindling: Conflicts with Neighbors Loom

Switzerland, often called Europe's water tower, is facing dwindling water resources due to increasing droughts, leading to potential distribution conflicts with neighboring countries like Italy and France. The federal government is also cutting back on water research.

A significant shortage of cough syrup has prompted individuals to resort to illegal production, with reports indicating that dealers are now manufacturing their own supply due to the scarcity.

Blick: Cough Syrup Shortage Leads to Illegal Production

A shortage of cough syrup has prompted dealers to start producing it themselves, with one individual stating they are resigned to the possibility of death.

Following Zurich's Street Parade, authorities have released statistics on drug use, fire safety incidents, and injuries. Cleanup efforts are underway to address the extensive amount of waste generated by the massive event, which was largely peaceful despite some arrests.

watson: Drugs, Fire Safety, Injuries: The numbers from the Street Parade 2026

An overview of the statistics related to drug use, fire safety, and injuries at Zurich's Street Parade 2026.

Le Temps: Street Parade in Zurich Draws Hundreds of Thousands Amidst Heat and High…

Zurich's 33rd Street Parade attracted massive crowds, braving high temperatures under strict security measures, especially after the Berlin attack.

watson: Trash battle at the Street Parade – this much garbage will be cleared by Monday

Details the extensive amount of waste generated by the Street Parade and the clean-up efforts required.

watson: Live Ticker: Trash piles up at Street Parade + Police: 9 arrests + Good…

Live updates from the Street Parade in Zurich, reporting on accumulating trash, police activity including arrests, and overall mood.

Blick: Street Parade Largely Peaceful with Few Arrests

The Zurich Street Parade, described as the world's largest techno party, was largely peaceful, with police reporting approximately one arrest for every 30,000 attendees.

A trial has commenced for two ski tour guides accused of negligent homicide following an avalanche in 2023 that tragically killed two teenagers, including 18-year-old Emily.

Tages-Anzeiger: Avalanche drama in Meiringen: 18-year-old Emily died on a ski tour

The trial begins for two ski tour guides accused of negligent homicide after an avalanche killed two teenagers in 2023, raising questions about what transpired on the day of the incident.

A car veered off the road and overturned in a meadow in Gerra Verzasca, resulting in two injuries. Firefighters were required to extricate a young woman trapped inside the vehicle.

Ticinonline: Car accident in Gerra Verzasca: two injured

A car veered off the road and overturned in a meadow in Gerra Verzasca, resulting in two injuries. Firefighters had to free a trapped young woman from the vehicle.

An investigation has been launched into the potential discovery of a WWII-era unexploded bomb at the bottom of Lake Zurich, after a diver claimed to have found the relic, raising questions about its current danger.

Tages-Anzeiger: Is a WWII bomber lying in Lake Zurich?

A diver claims to have discovered a WWII-era unexploded bomb on the bottom of Lake Zurich, prompting an investigation into whether this relic of the past poses a present danger.

There is a potential for Swiss corporate credit to become more expensive if UBS is required to increase its capital reserves, as explored in recent economic analysis.

Le Temps: Swiss Corporate Credit Costs Could Rise if UBS Capital Strengthens

The article explores the potential for Swiss corporate credit to become more expensive if UBS is required to increase its capital reserves.

A violent incident at Aarau train station resulted in a 19-year-old being seriously injured by a knife, with the assailant currently still at large.

watson: Police Report: 19-year-old seriously injured with a knife at Aarau train…

A violent incident at Aarau train station resulted in a 19-year-old being seriously injured by a knife, with the assailant still at large.

A new piece of social commentary explores the increasing societal pressures on men related to appearance, particularly through the emerging trend of 'looksmaxxing'.

watson: The next flaw awaits: How 'Looksmaxxing' puts men under pressure

Explores the societal pressures on men related to appearance, particularly through the trend of 'looksmaxxing'.