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Housing, energy costs drive up inflation in Switzerland
2026-04-02
Consumer prices in Switzerland rose by 0.3% year-on-year in March, driven primarily by housing costs, says the Federal Statistical Office. Inflation had previously peaked at 0.1% in both January and February. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Accounting for a good quarter of household expenditure, housing and energy costs rose by …
Nestlé and ILO examine coffee workers’ rights
2026-04-01
Swiss food company Nestlé and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have extended their long-standing collaboration with a two-year project aimed at improving employment conditions and workers’ rights in the coffee supply chain. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The “From fair recruitment to worker protection in coffee supply chains” project is …
Swiss banks prepare for Gulf clients
2026-03-31
The war in Iran is having unexpected consequences, such as renewed interest in Switzerland as a financial centre. Some clients are already transferring funds, or even considering relocating, as the conflict affects a region that had promoted economic and financial stability. We cannot yet speak of an exodus. But the signs are becoming increasingly clear. …
Nespresso cocaine traffickers get 15 years in prison
2026-02-12
Three drugs traffickers have been handed 15 year jail terms after shipping a 500kg cocaine haul through Nespresso facilities in Switzerland. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Criminal Court of Basel-Country handed out the jail terms after the trio had tried unsuccessfully to retreive the drugs in the Swiss …
Survey: public trust in Swiss banks declines
2026-02-10
Swiss banks continue to enjoy a solid level of trust among the Swiss population but criticism of the banking centre is growing. The perception of excessive profit-seeking and a lack of sustainability are tarnishing its image, according to a study by the Swiss Bankers Association. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox …
Nestlé allowed to continue French Perrier operations
2025-12-19
Nestlé Waters will be able to continue operating two boreholes in France for the production of Perrier natural mineral water in France. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This follows a favourable opinion from the Prefect of the Gard region, where the Vergèze plant is located. However, restrictions and stricter monitoring …
Fewer retailers accept cash in Switzerland
2025-10-30
For the most part, the Swiss population can still choose between paying with cash, payment cards and payment apps when shopping and visiting restaurants. However, cash is less and less accepted in retail trade and on public transport. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Overall, cash is accepted by fewer …
Swiss cablecars post CHF1.8 billion turnover in 2025
2025-10-28
Swiss cablecar companies recorded a turnover of CHF1.8 billion in 2025. Strong growth was recorded in the summer months in particular, said the Swiss Cableways Association. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Compared to the previous year, the cablecars increased their turnover by CHF200 million. The results for 2025 are …
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