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Stranded in a crisis zone – who is responsible for repatriation?
2026-03-18
The military confrontation between Iran and a US–Israel-led alliance has entered its third week and impacted ten countries. Over 1,200 registered Swiss citizens remain in the Middle East region, yet no further repatriation flights are planned. Bern stresses personal responsibility, but criticism is mounting. Is it justified? The Gulf region – along with Israel – …
Julius Bär CEO earned CHF24 million in 2025
2026-03-16
CEO Stefan Bollinger will receive compensation of CHF24 million ($30.3 million) from the private bank Julius Bär. That’s CHF10 million more than UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the annual report published on Monday, Bollinger received a total payment of CHF8.27 million for his operational …
From London to Lausanne: how Isomorphic Labs is rewriting drug discovery
2026-01-30
Google DeepMind spin-off Isomorphic Labs is building an AI drug design engine that it believes can “solve” all diseases. We spoke to its Chief Technology Officer in Lausanne about Switzerland’s key role, AI hype, and what it will take to cure cancer. In 2013, Sergei Yakneen was on the fast track to a brilliant tech …
Swiss watch exports continued to fall in 2025
2026-01-29
Swiss watch manufacturers sold slightly fewer timepieces abroad last year, with exports to China and Hong Kong suffering a hard fall. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Exports to the United States were more or less stable. Swiss manufacturers exported a total of CHF25.6 billion worth of watches, stated the …
Is offering a Rolex to a foreign official considered bribery under Swiss law?
2025-12-09
The Swiss criminal code forbids the bribery of foreign officials. Swissinfo examines whether this rule would apply to top Swiss executives who brought valuable gifts on a recent visit to the White House. A meeting in the Oval Office between American President Donald Trump and executives from Swiss companies has stirred a debate over corruption …
Why is pro-business Switzerland considering screening investments by foreigners?
2025-12-04
Swiss policymakers are preparing to introduce their first foreign-investment screening system for security-critical industries, signalling a break from the open-door stance that has long underpinned the country’s prosperity. In May 2014, barely anyone noticed the takeover of a Swiss developer of experimental aviation engines by a rice cooker maker in China. The buyout of Mistral …
Swiss Senate votes against Swedish night train subsidy
2025-12-02
The Swiss Senate wants to cancel a federal contribution of CHF10 million to run night trains to Malmö, Sweden. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Senate made the decision by a clear majority on Tuesday when discussing the budget for 2026. The subsidy is planned for an overnight connection from …
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