New surgery offers hope for knee injuries
A Bern medical team has developed an exciting technique for treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries, which often affect high-performing athletes.
Federer reaches record 20th grand slam final
Switzerland's Roger Federer has booked his place in his seventh consecutive Wimbledon final after a straight-set win over Tommy Haas.
Talks aim to stub out illicit tobacco trade
The growing illegal trade in cigarettes costs governments billions of dollars, causes huge health problems and finances militant groups, say activists.
Holidaymakers queue for sun in dark times
Two months of motoring misery start on Swiss roads this weekend, with the summer holidays responsible for long queues and short tempers.
Swiss banks turn backs on US clients
More Swiss banks are turning down business from potential customers in the United States fearing legal problems and a mass of red tape.
Is Switzerland too sexy for the Chinese?
Chinese internet users can continue to ogle the Aletsch glacier and Simmental cows, after Beijing shelved plans for compulsory computer filtering software.
Transparency law unknown and underused
A Swiss law governing the freedom of information is relatively unknown among the public and should be promoted to become effective, the authors of a study say.
New abduction law reinforces children's rights
Children abducted by a parent who then disappears abroad will be much better protected under a new law in force from July 1, say children's rights advocates.
Racial discrimination invades all areas of life
Being a Swiss national or permanent resident is no protection against racial discrimination and intolerance, a Federal Anti-Racism Commission report has found.
US demands UBS comply in tax evasion case
The United States is to continue its lawsuit against Switzerland's largest bank, UBS, to try to force it to identify thousands of US clients with confidential UBS accounts.
Husband and wife team form a diplomatic duo
As a married couple, the new Mr and Mrs Ambassador to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia are breaking through a glass ceiling in Swiss diplomacy.
Deep thrills under the Swiss surface
Switzerland's mountains may be top of most travellers' lists, but its caves are also worth exploring. And their cool climates offer relief from the summer heat.
