Behind the Headlines How German transport startup Flix became a huge success with just one bus German startup FlixBus began operations 11 years ago with a new business model for long-distance buses. It is now a global mobility provider. Is an IPO on the horizon? René Höltschi, München May 17, 2024 9 min
International View Opinion • Europe believes China may help bring peace in Ukraine. It is time to give up that illusion Xi Jinping und Wladimir Putin haben viele gemeinsame Interessen. Ein russischer Sieg in der Ukraine gehört dazu. Katrin Büchenbacher May 17, 2024 4 min
Inside Switzerland Is India the new El Dorado for the Swiss watch industry? India is considered the next big growth market for the Swiss watch industry. The country appears likely to make it into the sector's top 10 export markets within the next few years. Natalie Mayroth, Mumbai May 17, 2024 6 min
Behind the Headlines Are we too lazy? Why America's work ethic threatens Europe – and what Switzerland does better than Germany Die Europäer arbeiten weniger als die Amerikaner. Das ist kein Problem für den Wohlstand, solange sie genügend produktiv sind. Doch selbst die vorbildliche Schweiz droht zurückzufallen. Albert Steck May 14, 2024 6 min
Behind the Headlines Dimming the sun to cool the earth: Is solar geoengineering the future? There are lots of reasons to be skeptical about geoengineering technology. Nonetheless, many scientists agree that research into the subject remains necessary. Elena Matera May 8, 2024 9 min
International View Europe and the Russian threat: What is Putin planning next? If Ukraine loses the war, Russia's president will be tempted to continue his conquests. The Baltic republics are under particular threat. And in Western Europe, disruptive operations and politicians paid by the Kremlin will unsettle citizens even more. Stefan Scholl, Moskau May 7, 2024 10 min
International View Trump's chances appear better than in 2020: The US presidential race by the numbers Nikolai Thelitz May 7, 2024 3 min
International View Why are so many migrant workers leaving China's major cities? Katrin Büchenbacher May 6, 2024 5 min
Behind the Headlines With more than half a million people in Gaza experiencing «catastrophic hunger,» the prospect of famine looms Julia Monn, Jonas Oesch, Elisa Foster May 3, 2024 7 min
Behind the Headlines What happened when California legalized weed? Nothing good Katharina Bracher (text), Philip Cheung (photos) May 3, 2024 18 min
Behind the Headlines Managers on magic mushrooms: «Psychedelic leadership» is trending Nelly Keusch May 2, 2024 6 min
Behind the Headlines China steals individuals' personal data from companies and government agencies. How does it use the information? Lukas Mäder April 29, 2024 7 min
International View America’s Midwest exodus is leaving farming families behind Dominik Feldges (Text), Anthony Collins (Bilder), Princeton und Malta April 26, 2024 8 min
Behind the Headlines Republic of crazy: Lies and conspiracy theories have always been a part of US politics Alan Cassidy April 24, 2024 8 min
International View After 10 years under Modi, India's economy is soaring – and showing signs of trouble Andreas Babst, Delhi April 25, 2024 7 min
Behind the Headlines The EU’s deal to stop migration through Niger failed. A people smuggler explains why Christian Putsch April 23, 2024 6 min