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2026-03-12
The race for semiconductor supremacy is fuelling geopolitical tensions between the world’s superpowers. But a Swiss-based open-source technology aims to prevent a few dominant countries and companies from holding all the chips. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Just as the open-source Linux operating system has long challenged software market …
Kristi Noem’s ‘overdue’ sacking, Trumponomics, and a gravity hoax
2026-03-11
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. Make sure you’re wearing lead boots on August 12 – that’s when Earth is going to lose gravity …
Swiss arms exports jump 43% to CHF948 million
2026-03-10
Swiss firms exported war materiel worth CHF948.2 million ($1.2 billion) in 2025 – 43% more than the previous year. Sixty-four countries bought ammunition, armoured vehicles and weapons produced by Swiss companies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The top five nations importing war materiel were Germany (CHF386.4 million), the United States …
March 8, 2026 vote: the result from across Switzerland
2026-03-08
Citizens are voting on a referendum, three popular initiatives and a counterproposal. Swiss voted on taxing spouses, media licence fee, cash availability and new climate fund. Our coverage of the vote: Join the debate: Subscribe to our special newsletter to get all the latest information you need on Swiss popular votes:
Survey: Swiss CEOs optimistic about 2026 after US trade deal
2026-01-20
US tariff policy and fears of a trade war led many Swiss companies to hold back on investments last year. Nevertheless, most company bosses are optimistic about the new year. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the latest edition of the CEO survey conducted by the consulting firm …
Swiss-Italian shipping giant MSC invests in Libyan port of Misrata
2026-01-19
Libyan authorities have announced a strategic partnership deal worth $3 billion with a Qatari fund and Swiss-Italian shipping giant MSC’s subsidiary to develop Misrata port. An agreement was signed on Sunday. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to a press release from Misrata Free Zone Authority (MFZ), the partnership …
UBS survey: Swiss economic outlook brightens after US trade deal
2025-11-26
The Swiss trade deal with the United States is said to have improved the outlook for the Swiss economy. Financial analysts surveyed by Swiss bank UBS are once again much more optimistic about the prospects for the Swiss economy. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The CFA indicator, which is …
Thousands go onion-crazy in Swiss capital
2025-11-24
Bern’s traditional annual onion market, known as the Zibelemärit in Swiss German, got off to a busy start in the early hours of Monday morning despite bad weather conditions. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the festival in the Swiss capital. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The …
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