Swiss Federal Railways reports lower profit, higher punctuality
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Swiss Federal Railways made only half as much profit in the first half of 2024 as in the same period of the previous year.
Swiss Re sees demand for reinsurance rise amid natural disasters
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Swiss Re anticipates an increase in demand for reinsurance coverage in response to growing environmental and political risks.
New labour agreement for Edelweiss pilots to come into force this year
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The newly negotiated collective labor agreement (CLA) for cockpit staff at the airline Edelweiss is to be signed this year. According to the pilots' association, the original aim was for the new CLA to come into force in fall 2024.
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The head of the group of experts for the Swiss government's savings proposals sees his work vindicated by the criticism coming from the right and the left.
Hotel rates already spiking ahead of 2025 Eurovision in Basel
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A week after Basel was chosen to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year, hotel prices are soaring in neighboring cities.
Swiss Post restructure going ahead as planned, says CEO
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The postal service is going ahead with planned cuts to its nationwide network of branches, regardless of political initiatives, says Robert Cirillo.
Swiss athletes grab marathon double gold at Paralympics
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Catherine Debrunner won her fifth gold at the Paris Games with a victory in the women’s marathon on Sunday, while Marcel Hug took gold in the men’s.
Helicopter evacuations from Saas Valley to continue on Monday
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Some 550 tourists were flown out of the Saas valley on Saturday. After further clearance work on Sunday, evacuations will resume on Monday.
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Swiss company bankruptcies on the rise
