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.
Crans Montana fire foundation loses members
The foundation set up to help victims of the Crans-Montana fire has lost four of its nine board members in less than two months.
Vaud candidate confirmed to run
Vaud Green MP Sophie Michaud-Gigon has confirmed she will run for the Council of States in 2027
Insects at risk
Le Temps reports Swiss insect populations are in sharp decline, with roughly 60% of studied species now threatened or potentially threatened
Debate over patient record handover
Vaud MPs are about to decide whether to hand the canton's hospital patient records to an American company — a switch critics call a strategic error over data sovereignty
Lake Geneva capsize
A boat carrying 14 people has capsized on Lake Geneva, triggering a major rescue operation off the French shore near Évian
Fuel prices only rising
Swiss motorists and truckers are facing a fresh fuel shock, with diesel now averaging CHF 2.27 per litre — 27% more than in January
