Stories from Bern · Switzerland

The Swiss Council has refused to enshrine femicide in the penal code. This decision means femicide will not be recognized as a distinct offense under Swiss law. This decision was made despite ongoing discussions about gender-based violence.

The Federal Office of Public Health (Bundesamt für Gesundheit) reported that an affected individual is not showing any symptoms.

The Secretary General of the Presidential Office was removed from their position following criticism regarding nepotism.

The Swiss National Council rejected a proposal to reduce the maximum working hours from 50 to 45 hours.

An annual study conducted by TIA with 4,500 participants indicates that the Swiss population supports development aid. The study also reveals that the public significantly overestimates the actual cost of this aid.

Insel Hospital's new strategy no longer aims to become a world-leading hospital group, a goal previously pursued by its predecessor. The current approach is described as more modest, with a focus on cutting-edge medicine.

Switzerland has opened a baby nest facility, which was described as one of the first worldwide.

A contract package between Switzerland and the European Union concerning the future bilateral path has been released. The European Movement Switzerland views this as a tangible opportunity, a sentiment expressed today at their General Assembly in Bern.

After initial signals of premature births, external auditors were called and management was strengthened. The service chief was separated two years later.

A Swiss entity will not be able to close a server based in Asia, according to the source. The inability of a Swiss entity to close an Asia-based server is linked to potential conflicts of interest and a slow response.