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Swiss economy rebounded slightly Q4 2025
2026-02-27
The Swiss economy regained some momentum in the fourth quarter of last year, with gross domestic product (GDP) up 0.2% on the previous three months. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox These were the findings of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) on Friday, confirming its initial estimate. Developments …
Bezos AI firm ‘Project Prometheus’ opening Zurich office
2026-02-20
The recently formed artificial intelligence (AI) company, Project Prometheus, which was founded by Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos last year, is setting up an office in Zurich. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Project Prometheus executives have taken to the social media platform X to advertise positions in the Swiss city. …
Nestlé recalls BEBA and Alfamino infant milk in Switzerland
2026-01-07
Swiss food multinational Nestlé is recalling certain batches of its BEBA and Alfamino infant milk brands in Switzerland. The product recall affects a total of 31 countries and accounts for less than 0.5% of group sales. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “Nestlé, in close collaboration with the competent Swiss authorities, …
Nestlé launches large baby food recall in Europe
2026-01-05
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is recalling batches of baby food in several European countries as a precautionary measure. This appears to be one of the largest product recall campaigns in Nestlé’s corporate history. The products in question could be contaminated with a toxin, the company said +Get the most important news from Switzerland …
Can Switzerland’s power grid keep up with its data centres?
2026-01-03
In Switzerland, the number of data centres per capita is among the highest in the world, while the share of electricity they consume is among the highest in Europe. With some power grids already close to the limit, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) could put them under further strain. Data centres are multiplying …
How a clash with Roche exposed cracks in Switzerland’s drug pricing system
2025-09-19
Switzerland’s new fast-track process to speed up patient access to the latest drugs has hit its first major hurdle, with a stand-off between the regulator and pharma giant Roche over the price of its cancer treatment Lunsumio. The dispute risks setting a dangerous precedent. Pharma multinational Roche has sent shockwaves through Switzerland’s healthcare system, deploying …
Ricola postpones new Swiss factory opening due to US tariffs
2025-09-17
Ricola, a manufacturer of candies and balsamic herbal teas heavily dependent on exports, has postponed the planned opening of a new production plant in the former Hero factory in Lenzburg, canton Aargau. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The family-owned company justifies the decision by the high US duties on Swiss …
Swiss firms react to tariffs with automation and local production
2025-09-16
According to a survey, Swiss companies have taken several measures in response to the recently announced tariffs by the United States. These include increasing efficiency and automation. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In a survey conducted by strategy consultants EY Parthenon, 48% of the CEOs surveyed are planning specific measures …
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