As of 1977 Ernst Bollinger argued that there were many periodicals in Switzerland most of which came out weekly. [1] These titles were reported to be technical, economic, professional, trade-union, agricultural, sports and religious magazines. [1] Bollinger also stated that the Swiss political and news magazines were not aggressive like those in other European languages. [1]
The following is an incomplete list of current and defunct magazines published in Switzerland. They are published in German, French, Italian or other languages.
Die Weltwoche is a Swiss weekly magazine based in Zürich. Founded in 1933, it has been privately owned by Roger Köppel since 2006.
Ringier AG is a media group in Switzerland, founded in 1833 in Zofingen and based in Zürich. The current strategy is based not only on media but also on e-commerce and entertainment. It has a yearly income of approximately 1000 million CHF and around 6,400 employees in nineteen countries. It was founded and is still partially controlled by the Ringier family.
Der Bund is a Swiss German-language daily newspaper published in Bern.
TX Group AG is a media company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Through a portfolio of daily and weekly newspapers, magazines and digital platforms, as well as own printing facilities, it is the largest media group in the country. Since 2000, Tamedia has been listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
Tages-Anzeiger, also abbreviated Tagi or TA, is a Swiss German-language national daily newspaper published in Zurich, Switzerland.
Niklaus Meienberg was a Swiss writer and investigative journalist.
Emil Georg Bührle was a German-born Swiss industrialist, controversial armament manufacturer and art collector. Bührle was long-term managing owner of Oerlikon-Bührle and the founding patron of Foundation E.G. Bührle. By the end of World War II, Bührle had become Switzerland's richest man after having been told by the Swiss authorities to not only supply weapons to the Allies but also to Nazi Germany. He was the patriarch of the Bührle family.
Zyliss is a Swiss manufacturer of kitchen utensils. Originally a private company, Zyliss is now a brand owned by DKSH, a Swiss holding company.
Beobachter, also known by its former name Der Schweizerische Beobachter, is a German-language Swiss magazine. Published in Zürich, its 26 issues a year focus on consumer, health and political content.
Bilan is a biweekly business magazine published in Geneva, Switzerland. The magazine has been in circulation since 1989.
L'Illustré is a weekly consumer magazine published in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is one of the earliest magazines published in the country and has been in circulation since 1921.
Lukas Hartmann is a Swiss author.
Ernst Sieber was a Swiss pastor, social activist and politician who served one term as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Evangelical People's Party. Sieber was one of the most popular and best known personalities associated with the Swiss Reformed Church. He was ordained in the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zürich.
Claudio Cisullo is a Swiss serial entrepreneur and investor with Italian roots. He is founder and Chairman of his family office CC Trust Group AG and is also founder and Executive Chairman of the globally active procurement services provider Chain IQ Group AG. Claudio Cisullo ranks among the 300 wealthiest people in Switzerland.
Annabelle is a Swiss women's fashion magazine published in German language. The magazine also covers feminist issues and initiated several campaigns about improving women's social status. It is called the Marie Claire of Switzerland. Its headquarters is in Zurich.
La Liberté is a Swiss French-language daily newspaper based in Fribourg founded in 1871 by Catholic priest Joseph Schorderet.
Monika Hausammann is a Swiss author.
Frank Garbely is a Swiss independent journalist, non-fiction writer, author and director of documentary films. He is one of Switzerland's best known investigative journalists and has uncovered numerous scandals in his home country as well as abroad.
Ellen Renée Ringier is a Swiss philanthropist, socialite, publisher, film producer and former attorney. She is married to Michael Ringier, who is the chairman of the Ringier publishing company, and a member of the Ringier family.