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Trump’s tariff threats are ‘a mistake,’ says von der Leyen at WEF
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The additional tariffs proposed by US President Trump are a mistake, declared European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the opening of the World Economic Forum (WEF). She was reacting to the US President’s threats if Greenland was not ceded to him. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “We …
Anti-WEF demo in Zurich turns violent
2026-01-20
An anti-WEF demonstration on Monday evening turned violent, resulting in property damage and clashes with police. Several thousand people took part in the rally at the start of the World Economic Forum, as reported by the Zurich city police. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The demonstration with the slogan …
Swiss to vote on preserving cash as a payment system
2026-01-19
On March 8, the Swiss will decide whether the availability of cash should be enshrined in the constitution. A popular initiative and the government’s counterproposal are both on the ballot. An explainer. How do the Swiss use cash currently? According to a recent study by the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Swiss residents are moving away …
Swiss lawmakers agree on China trade framework
2025-12-02
Both Swiss parliamentary chambers have agreed on the wording of legislation to control foreign investments in Switzerland, particularly Chinese. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The House of Representatives has followed theSenate, which spoke out in favour of limiting the law. For example, the law will now not apply if a …
A 260-metre skyscraper in Zermatt?
2025-11-29
A hotelier-designer-artist from Zermatt dreams of building a 62-storey residential tower in the Valais resort, facing the Matterhorn, by 2034. Recently presented to the public, the project, dubbed Lina Peak, has divided opinion. A giant tower project is causing a stir in Zermatt. Its promoter, Heinz Julen, presented it to the public in mid-November in …
Swiss firm RUAG to assemble and test four F-35A fighter jets
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Four of the 36 F-35A fighter jets ordered by Switzerland from the United States will undergo final assembly and testing at RUAG’s site in canton Lucerne. The defence company is exploring how it can turn itself into a European centre for military aviation. The Swiss defence ministry is supporting the so-called RIGI project, defence company …
ABB to sell robotics division to Softbank Group
2025-10-08
The Swiss-Swedish technology group ABB is selling its robotics business to the SoftBank Group for $5.4 billion (CHF4.3 billion). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The original idea of a spin-off of the business as an independently listed company will therefore not be pursued further, as ABB announced on Wednesday. The …
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