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2026-03-04
The Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday acquitted UBS in the Bulgarian funds case, which dates back to the Credit Suisse era. For the judges in Bellinzona, the bank was not guilty of aggravated money laundering. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The court also discontinued proceedings it had initiated against …
Swiss initiative launched for better protection of internet users
2026-03-03
A new popular initiative wants to hold tech giants to account. Proponents want Big Tech to take stronger action against illegal content such as child abuse, fraud and disinformation. The text of the initiative was published in the Federal Gazette on Tuesday. The initiators have until September 3, 2027 to collect the 100,000 signatures required …
In Porto, an unusual Swiss coat of arms stands out in the Stock Exchange Palace
2026-01-14
In the Courtyard of Nations at the Palácio da Bolsa, a white cross on a red background immediately catches the eye. The Swiss coat of arms is a 19th-century tribute to the trade relations between the Swiss Confederation and the Kingdom of Portugal. Beyond its economic significance, these commercial ties also have historical and artistic …
Swiss electricity providers warn of 2050 supply problems
2026-01-12
Delays in grid expansion and increasing demand threatens Switzerland’s stated electricity supply targets for 2050, according to the Association of Swiss Electricity Companies (AES). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Switzerland is set to reach just 69 of its 100 indexed targets, says AES. By 2035, this is likely to expand …
Davos assured Trump ‘woke’ topics were off the agenda
2025-11-21
Donald Trump agreed to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos in January after organisers gave assurances that overtly “woke” topics would not feature prominently at the annual Alpine gathering, according to people familiar with the talks. At a meeting in the autumn, Trump administration officials asked WEF officials to scrub or pare …
Trump and the Epstein files, UBS speculation, and nuclear tests
2025-11-19
Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday we look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US – in politics, finance and science. The big political news in Switzerland this week was the announcement on Friday of a trade deal with …
Swiss central bank makes sharp increase in foreign exchange purchases
2025-09-30
Foreign exchange purchases by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) increased significantly in the second quarter. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Between April and June, the institution bought the equivalent of CHF5.1 billion ($6.4 billion), according to statistics published on Tuesday, as usual at the end of the quarter following the …
Swiss central bank explores link to Eurozone instant payment system
2025-09-29
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the European Central Bank (ECB) are examining the possibility of linking the instant payment systems of the two areas. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The two entities have started an exploratory phase to connect the IP service and the SIC system with the Eurosystem’s …
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