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The Neue Zürcher Zeitung front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include the legacy of the Afghanistan war on NATO, the debate around headscarf bans for students in Switzerland, political developments in Germany, and a commentary on European values in response to…
This article examines how NATO's 20-year war in Afghanistan, while making its armies battle-hardened, also revealed limits to alliance solidarity, with lasting consequences still felt today. This is part 10 of the 'NZZ Pro' series on 9/11.
This podcast episode of 'NZZ Geopolitik' discusses that 25 years after 9/11, the true tragedy began with the subsequent 'War on Terror'.
While jurists state that a headscarf ban for schoolgirls is unconstitutional, the issue is not straightforward, with the Federal Court having rarely addressed it, and a European-level decision potentially being more significant.
In the German Bundestag's general debate, AfD leader Alice Weidel sharply criticized the government, accusing them of driving Germany towards state bankruptcy and calling for a return to nuclear power.
This commentary argues that Europe must defend its values against fanatics, citing an incident where Hindu fundamentalists refused service from female staff at the Eiffel Tower, prompting a strike by the employees.
This report details the incident at the Eiffel Tower where women reportedly had to step aside for Hindu monks.
A report investigates whether the Swedish government has truly won the war against criminal gangs, following a period of relative calm after initial dominance in Södertälje, which was disrupted by renewed shootings.
The new Apple CEO, John Ternus, faces the challenge of retaining shareholder confidence by focusing on new products, higher prices, and a cautious approach to AI.
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis has experienced another setback in its research efforts, leading to a significant drop of over 10 percent in its stock price.
