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2026-01-12
The Swiss army has again deployed for security at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The majority of troops will arrive on Monday after parliament approved the deployment of up to 5,000 members of the armed forces for the WEF meeting from January 13-29. …
Capture of Nicolás Maduro, US tech dominance, and new vaccination advice
2026-01-07
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. Venezuela’s strongman leader Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US armed forces in Caracas at the weekend and …
Swiss watchmaking: Breitling boss welcomes US tariff cut
2025-11-17
The recent decision to lower US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15% is particularly good news for the watch industry, says Georges Kern, head of the Breitling luxury watch brand. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The new deal shows that “Team Switzerland”, with the support of the Swiss …
Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal
2025-11-16
Swiss newspapers have questioned the deal struck with Washington and concessions made by Switzerland to allow the tariff rate on Swiss imports to be lowered from 39% to 15%. What exactly were they? Some doubts remain. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Switzerland and the United States announced on Friday that …
Around 1,500 construction workers protest in Zurich
2025-11-14
Around 1,500 construction workers took to the Zurich streets on Friday to protest against worsening conditions. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The first demonstrators gathered in the city centre early on Friday morning. Most construction sites in Zurich remained at a standstill, representatives of the Unia and Syna unions told …
How fillers and flavours help reduce cocoa in chocolate treats
2025-09-26
Record high prices of cocoa beans have boosted the development and adoption of cheaper replacement options which provide the same chocolate taste – for less. Food companies have seen their profit margins hit by record cocoa prices caused by two successive years of unfavourable weather in West Africa in 2023 and 2024, where 75% of …
Tariffs dampen Swiss economic growth prospects
2025-09-24
The Swiss economy is likely to grow much more slowly in the coming year than was assumed in the summer, according to experts from the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The US tariff hammer of early August and the various uncertainties are to …
Swiss government wants a new law to secure gas supplies
2025-09-20
The supply of gas in Switzerland is to be regulated by means of a new special law (Gas Supply Act). On Friday, the government launched a consultation until December 19 on a draft. The aim is to increase the security of gas supply and to define clear rules for market access by end consumers, a …
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