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US democracy under pressure, oil as a weapon, and believing in the apocalypse
2026-03-18
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. Do you think the world will end in your lifetime? Apparently a third of Americans do, but whether …
Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?
2026-03-17
Several infant formula brands have recalled batches since January over traces of a potentially dangerous toxin, raising fresh questions about inspection standards. In Switzerland, food safety still hinges largely on manufacturers’ own controls. Nestlé was the first company to raise the alarm. Initially in the Netherlands, where the food giant detected the presence of cereulide, …
Why the farm shop works so well in Switzerland
2026-03-14
In hardly any other country are farm shops as widespread as in Switzerland – a product of short distances, high purchasing power and mutual trust. Swiss agriculture is often perceived internationally as the epitome of timeless tradition. But behind this idyllic image, a profound structural change is taking place. While wholesalers dominate the markets worldwide, …
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 economists expect slower growth due to US tariffs
2025-10-16
The Swiss economy is not gaining momentum, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said on Thursday, pointing to United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs as the culprit. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The federal government’s group of economic experts is forecasting growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) …
Zurich Airport sees passenger numbers continue to rise
2025-10-15
September was a positive month for Zurich Airport in terms of passenger numbers. The airport remains on track to surpass its annual record for passenger numbers set in 2019. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In the ninth month of the year, more than 3 million people passed through Kloten …
ABB to power new AI data centres with Nvidia
2025-10-14
Swiss technology group ABB will collaborate with US computer chip manufacturer Nvidia to jointly develop new power supply solutions for future data centres. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The partnership will focus on the development and deployment of “state-of-the-art power supply solutions”, ABB announced. These are required for a “highly efficient, scalable power supply for future AI workloads”.
Swiss government fears wealth exodus with inheritance tax hike
2025-10-13
The Swiss government fears a proposed national inheritance tax on estates over CHF50 million could reduce overall tax revenues as wealthy people are likely to leave the country. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Voters will decide on the proposal by the youth wing of the Social Democratic Party (Juso) …
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