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2026-02-12
On March 8, the Swiss will vote on an initiative that wants to almost halve the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s television and radio licence fee for households and exempt companies from paying it. We explain what the vote is about here: Here is all you need to know about the upcoming votes:
Kuehne+Nagel acquires Irish aviation firm Eastway
2025-11-03
The Swiss-based logistics group Kuehne+Nagel is buying the Irish company Eastway Global Forwarding, which was previously family-owned and specialises in logistics services for the aviation industry. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Headquartered in Limerick, Eastway has a network spanning 130 countries, Kuehne+Nagel said in a statement on Monday. The …
Fewer retailers accept cash in Switzerland
2025-10-30
For the most part, the Swiss population can still choose between paying with cash, payment cards and payment apps when shopping and visiting restaurants. However, cash is less and less accepted in retail trade and on public transport. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Overall, cash is accepted by fewer …
Swiss cablecars post CHF1.8 billion turnover in 2025
2025-10-28
Swiss cablecar companies recorded a turnover of CHF1.8 billion in 2025. Strong growth was recorded in the summer months in particular, said the Swiss Cableways Association. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Compared to the previous year, the cablecars increased their turnover by CHF200 million. The results for 2025 are …
Global banks rush to fill Credit Suisse void for Swiss SMEs
2025-09-07
Global banks including JPMorgan, Bank of America and Deutsche Bank are stepping up an effort to serve Switzerland’s small and mid-sized companies, as they look to fill the void left by the collapse of Credit Suisse. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Credit Suisse — which was one of the country’s …
Switzerland seeks improved tariff deal with US
2025-09-05
Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin has flown to the United States with a new offer to resolve the customs dispute between the two countries. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The purpose of Parmelin’s short notice mission was confirmed by Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. “We have drawn up an optimised offer …
Swiss unions demand wage increases of up to 2.5% for 2026
2025-09-04
The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions is calling for general pay raises of between 2% and 2.5% by 2026. These are needed to offset the rise in the cost of living and make up for the wage shortfall of recent years, said the umbrella organisation. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox …
Continuing professional training leads to higher income, Swiss study shows
2025-09-02
According to a study by the Swiss statistical office, ten years after graduating, people who continue training earn between CHF400 ($497) and CHF1,300 more per month than those who have not taken any further training. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The study looked at the incomes of 150,000 people who, …
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