Culture
Opening on 7 June, the landmark show draws on rarely seen private collections and challenges received narratives about Switzerland's place in 20th-century art. The Kunsthaus Zürich has announced its most ambitious summer programme in recent memory: a 200-work survey of Swiss Modernism from 1920 to 1980, drawing on
Transport
A long-requested improvement to the city's public transport network will arrive this autumn, benefiting shift workers and late-night travellers alike. The Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV) has confirmed that hourly S-Bahn services on lines S2, S8, and S14 will operate through the night on Fridays and Saturdays from 13 September
Environment
Annual water quality monitoring by the Amt für Abfall, Wasser, Energie und Luft (AWEL) has confirmed that the Limmat achieved its highest recorded water quality scores in 2025 since systematic monitoring began in the late 1970s. Key indicators including phosphate levels, oxygen saturation, and biological oxygen demand all improved significantly.
Business
Flughafen Zürich AG reported passenger volumes of 33.2 million for the 2025 financial year — a record high and a 7.4% increase on 2024. Net profit rose to CHF 312 million, with the board proposing a dividend increase of 8%. CEO Lukas Briner attributed the results to strong growth
Education
ETH Zürich has retained its position as Europe's top-ranked university in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, finishing 8th globally — ahead of Imperial College London, EPFL, and the University of Cambridge in the European standings. The rankings highlighted the institution's research output in quantum computing, climate
Culture
Tucked between the Hardbrücke and the city's Justice Centre, a new outdoor bar, restaurant and community space quietly opened its doors this April — and it's already one of the most interesting spots in the city. Zürich has a new gathering spot. Remise Rosa opened on 18
News
Monika Stocker, the first Green Party member to serve on Zürich's city council and the woman who transformed the city's social welfare system, passed away on 21 April. Monika Stocker, former head of Zürich's social affairs department and a pioneering figure in Swiss urban
Culture
The Neumünsterallee institution marks a remarkable anniversary this week with a special menu, an exhibition, and a message that its founding philosophy has never felt more relevant. Hiltl, the Zürich restaurant widely recognised as the oldest continuously operating vegetarian restaurant in the world, celebrated its 125th anniversary this week with
Environment
A referendum backed by three parties passed with 61% support, making Zürich one of the first Swiss cities to enforce the ban at public festivals and markets. The city of Zürich will prohibit single-use plastic cups, plates, and cutlery at all publicly licensed events from January 2027, following a referendum