Hot, Dry, Deadly, and Expensive: The 2026 Heatwave in Graphics ↗
Front page leadAn analysis of data suggests that the record-breaking hot and dry Swiss summer of 2026 may become the new normal due to climate change, with significant consequences.
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
The Neue Zürcher Zeitung's front page highlights stories on the impending heatwave in Switzerland, a quadruple murder investigation in Aarau, the Swiss government's relationship with the EU, and the presence of the 'Ndrangheta mafia in Switzerland. International news includes an analysis of…
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The Man Who Hunted the Aarau Murderer: He Also Caught the Rupperswil Killer ↗
Philipp Umbricht, as the former Chief Prosecutor of Aargau, successfully investigated several serious violent crimes, including the Rupperswil quadruple murder.
Suspect Arrested, Motive Unclear, Public's Sense of Security Suffers ↗
Following the arrest of a suspect in the Aarau shootings, the motive remains unknown, and the city's president expresses concern over the public's diminished sense of security.
Interview: 'It is Self-Evident That Parliament Wants a Say in EU Agreements,'… ↗
Fabio Regazzi, President of the Swiss Trade Association, believes parliament should have a say in EU agreements and supports them if SMEs are relieved, but rejects new food safety rules as unnecessarily complicated.
The Council of States Aims to Conclude the Mammoth Debate on New EU Agreements… ↗
The Swiss Council of States intends to complete its extensive debate regarding the new agreements with the EU within a three-day period.
The Godfather and His Man in Switzerland: How the 'Ndrangheta Built Its Network ↗
An Aargau businessman is alleged to be the most important figure for an 'Ndrangheta godfather in Switzerland, with the trial revealing the extent of Italian mafia networks in the country.
Commentary: Trump's Grab for Venezuela's Oil Reserves Remains a Paper Tiger ↗
Donald Trump's effort to increase US strategic oil reserves through an agreement with Venezuela is unlikely to be effective, as Venezuela's oil production is minimal.
Explained: Trump Reaches for Venezuelan Oil, But It's a Risky Game ↗
An explanation of the deal between the US and Venezuela concerning oil reserves, highlighting the inherent risks involved.
How a Swiss Researcher Created the Basis for a Powerful Surveillance Tool in… ↗
Artificial intelligence has enabled unprecedented mass surveillance, with experts expressing concern over the new possibilities created by a Swiss researcher's work.
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