Authorities in the canton of Schwyz have authorized the culling of four wolf pups from a newly established pack near the Zurich border. This decision has been met with criticism from various groups.

Tages-Anzeiger: First Pack in Schwyz: Government Authorizes Wolf Pup Culling

Authorities have authorized the culling of four wolf pups from a newly established pack near the Zurich border in the canton of Schwyz, a decision that has drawn criticism.

The debate over military funding is intensifying, with Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, who heads the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport, reportedly losing allies for a proposed tax increase to fund the military. Separately, the Federal Council has expressed opposition to a plan by Social Democratic Party co-president Cédric Wermuth regarding the national bank and the Swiss franc.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Security: Switzerland Must Defend Itself Seriously - Now

Commentary arguing that the Iran war has exposed an ammunition crisis, prompting Switzerland to urgently fund air defense and strengthen ground forces with remaining resources.

watson: Federal Council Opposes Wermuth's Swiss Franc Plan

Switzerland's Federal Council has expressed opposition to a proposal by SP president Wermuth regarding the national bank and the Swiss franc.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Higher Taxes for the Army? Martin Pfister Loses More Allies

Support for a tax increase to fund the military is waning, with the business association Economiesuisse having initially backed the proposal but facing a shift in sentiment, increasing time pressure in parliament.

Switzerland is experiencing an extreme summer with record heat, early alpine descents, and intensifying drought, putting significant pressure on farmers and water resources. Glaciers are alarmingly losing meters of ice, with projections indicating catastrophic loss by 2026. Climate change is also leading to an increase in imperfect fruits and vegetables in Swiss supermarkets.

Le Temps: Heat records, early alpine descent, drought: Switzerland's extreme summer

This summer, with record heat, early alpine descents, and drought, has put immense pressure on farmers and water resources, with 2026's heat rivaling the 'heatwave of the century' in 2003.

Blick: Alarm Over Swiss Glaciers: Six Meters of Ice Gone, 30 Glaciers Disappearing

A glaciologist sounds the alarm as Swiss glaciers lose significant amounts of ice, with projections indicating a catastrophic loss by 2026.

Le Temps: Climate change drives imperfect fruits and vegetables into Swiss stores

Due to climate impacts, imperfect fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly common in Swiss supermarkets.

Le Temps: Waterway drought: map shows historic scale of phenomenon in Europe and…

A map illustrates the unprecedented historical scale of drought affecting waterways across Europe and specifically in Switzerland.

Social workers are actively patrolling Zurich's crack hotspots to address issues faced by residents and businesses due to drug use and sales. Lancy, set to become Geneva's second most populous city, is facing significant financial strain with soaring nursery costs and widespread cuts due to its rapid growth. Nationally, Switzerland's population grew by almost one percent in 2025, while fewer millionaires are choosing to relocate to the country. Additionally, a dispute over fees charged by the…

Tages-Anzeiger: On Patrol with Social Workers in Zurich's Crack Hotspots

This report follows two social workers from 'Sip Züri' as they patrol Zurich's crack hotspots, addressing the issues faced by residents and businesses due to drug use and sales.

Le Temps: Rising nursery fees and cuts: Lancy faces the bill for its growth

Lancy, set to become Geneva's second most populous city, is grappling with soaring nursery costs and widespread cuts due to its rapid growth.

watson: Does Twint Rip Off Merchants? Expert Opinion Fuels Fee Dispute - Twint Defends…

An expert opinion further escalates a dispute over fees charged by the payment service Twint, with Twint responding to the accusations.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Population Growth: How Resident Numbers Developed in Your Municipality

An interactive analysis showing that Switzerland's population grew by almost one percent in 2025, with maps detailing growth and the increase in foreign residents in each municipality since 1981.

Blick: Wealthier Individuals Pay More for 13th AHV Pension

A report reveals how wealthier households will contribute significantly more to the 13th AHV pension through the added VAT, with Blick showing the exact costs.

watson: Fewer Millionaires Moving to Switzerland: This Neighboring Country is Suddenly…

Fewer millionaires are choosing to relocate to Switzerland, with a neighboring country now being more attractive to them.

watson: Clothing Brands Ban XXL Sizes from Assortment - This is the Reason

Several clothing brands are removing XXL sizes from their product lines, and the article explains the reasons behind this decision, likely related to the trend of weight-loss injections.

Swiss athlete Audrey Werro delivered an exceptional performance at the Athletissima event, setting a meeting record with her victory and showcasing superstar potential. Other Swiss athletes like Moser, Joseph, and Ehammer also achieved podium finishes. Geneva's La Bâtie festival is celebrating its 50th edition, tracing its history from its origins as a protest against bourgeois culture to its current status as a significant cultural event.

watson: Athletissima: Werro Wins with Meeting Record - Moser, Joseph, and Ehammer on…

In the Athletissima event, Werro set a meeting record with her victory, and Moser, Joseph, and Ehammer also achieved podium finishes.

Blick: Swiss Athlete Audrey Werro Shows Superstar Potential

Swiss track and field athlete Audrey Werro is having an exceptional season, with commentators noting her potential to become a superstar.

Le Temps: Launched in Geneva by angry artists against bourgeois culture, La Bâtie…

The La Bâtie festival in Geneva is celebrating its 50th edition, tracing its history from its origins with artists protesting bourgeois culture to its current status, likened to a Genevan Woodstock.