Education

ETH Zürich Tops European University Rankings for Third Straight Year

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 science, and materials engineering as key differentiators, alongside strong employer reputation scores from technology and pharmaceutical companies.

Zürich's Inheritance Tax Rules Leave Childless Singles Behind — And That's Not Changing Soon

A proposal to level the playing field for unmarried, childless residents was swiftly dismissed by the cantonal parliament. If you are single, have no children, and live in the canton of Zürich, whoever you choose to leave your estate to will likely hand a sizeable portion of it straight to

Suspect Arrested in Zürichberg Hotel Robbery

Zürich City Police have apprehended an 18-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery at a hotel near the zoo district last week. Zürich City Police have arrested a suspect in connection with last week's armed robbery at the Sorell Hotel Zürichberg. According to a statement released by

Illegal Party in Zürich-Wipkingen Ends in Violence Against Police

Several hundred people gathered without permission in the early hours of Saturday morning, with officers responding to reports of assaults facing a hostile crowd. Zürich city police were called to the Nordstrasse/Rosengartenstrasse junction in Kreis 10 just before midnight on Friday 18 April, after reports of an illegal party

Zürich Opera House Unveils 2026/27 Season — "One That Gets Under Your Skin"

Intendant Matthias Schulz has promised a season of magic and contrasts, with international stars and a Ballett Zürich programme spanning Shakespeare to turntables. The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2026/27 season programme, with Intendant Matthias Schulz describing it as a season built around strong emotions and unexpected contrasts. The

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Zürich's Inheritance Tax Rules Leave Childless Singles Behind — And That's Not Changing Soon

Suspect Arrested in Zürichberg Hotel Robbery

Illegal Party in Zürich-Wipkingen Ends in Violence Against Police

Zürich Opera House Unveils 2026/27 Season — "One That Gets Under Your Skin"