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2026-02-05
Swiss International Airlines has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350 long-haul aircraft. The new aircraft named “Delémont” will make its first passenger flight from Zurich to Montreal on 23 February 23, the Lufthansa subsidiary announced in a press release on Wednesday. From the 2026 summer timetable, the A350 will be used on long-haul flights …
Swiss NGO urges Bern to raise its climate ambition as US walks away from accords
2026-02-04
As Washington withdraws from major climate treaties and organisations, Swiss climate expert Delia Berner warns the move is a “bitter blow” to climate justice. Berner also criticises Switzerland’s delay on climate finance as “irresponsible” at a moment when global action is under strain. US President Donald Trump continues to rapidly reshape America’s climate and energy …
Cash for mouse tails: a dying Swiss tradition?
2026-01-31
Got a rodent problem in your field? While paying pipers fell out of fashion a while ago, paying hunters – usually children – a small amount per tail remains an official strategy in some regions of Switzerland. “Catching mice pays off!” declared a recent campaign in the local newsletter for Tübach, a municipality on Lake …
March 8 vote poll: media licence fee initiative could go either way
2026-01-30
On March 8, Switzerland will vote on four proposals. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) survey conducted in mid-January points to a yes to individual taxation and the cash initiative. There is a stalemate on the SBC media licence fee initiative and the climate fund has little chance of success. It is a special challenge this …
Minneapolis outrage, apps for boycotting US goods, and anti-MAGA crows
2026-01-28
Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday I look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US – in politics, finance and science. This week headlines in Switzerland were dominated by the killing in Minneapolis on Saturday of Alex Pretti, an …
Swiss interest rates remain at 0%
2025-12-11
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has left its key interest rate unchanged at zero percent. This level is unlikely to change significantly in the foreseeable future. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the SNB, the current key interest rate supports economic growth, meaning it is expansionary. At the same …
Swatch confirms Italian competition probe
2025-12-10
Swatch Group says that the Italian competition authority (AGCM) had carried out inspections at the company’s premises in Italy. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swatch confirmed to AWP that the AGCM suspects the Biel-based watchmaker of engaging in anti-competitive practices. In particular, investigators suspect Swatch Group of imposing sales prices …
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