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The US president’s Most Favoured Nation drug-pricing policy has triggered an earthquake across Europe as pharmaceutical giants scramble to protect their bottom lines. As the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) drug-pricing executive order approaches, the policy, which is aimed at cutting US healthcare costs, is no longer just a protectionist threat …
Swiss city draws positive results after three years of controlled cannabis sales
2026-03-19
Authorities in the city of Basel have drawn a positive interim conclusion following three years of regulated cannabis sales in the city on the Rhine. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Thanks to the Weed Care pilot project, the inhalation of smoke from joints containing tobacco has fallen significantly, the cantonal …
Europe’s night-train revival on ‘shaky ground’
2026-03-19
Taking a night train across Europe is romantic and climate-friendly, and demand is strong. Yet the much-touted revival of overnight lines is hampered by ageing rolling stock, patchy funding and overstretched infrastructure. Night trains combine nostalgia with climate-consciousness. A passenger who chooses to cross the continent in a sleeper car produces 28 times fewer emissions …
Heavy traffic expected in Switzerland over Easter
2026-03-18
Motorists travelling to southern Switzerland over the Easter weekend should expect long delays. Traffic will already be heavy on the weekend before Easter on March 28-29. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Some routes will be busy from Friday March 27, particularly the Gotthard (A2) and San Bernardino (A13) motorways, the …
Swatch CEO’s pay falls to CHF4.7m after profit slump in 2025
2026-03-18
Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek took a pay cut in 2025 after the watchmaker reported a nearly 90% plunge in profits. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the company’s 2025 annual report published on Wednesday, the Swatch boss received total remuneration of CHF4.7 million ($6 million), down from CHF5 …
Most of world’s largest fashion firms off course to meet climate targets
2026-03-14
Despite ambitious climate targets, only 3 of the 42 largest clothing brands in the world are on a clear path to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Two Swiss companies, On and Mammut, received middling grades in the Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard 2025 by NGO Stand.earth. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mammut …
Swiss franc surges to decade high as traders seek last ‘reliable’ haven
2026-01-28
Alpine currency at strongest level since 2015 shock appreciation, putting pressure on central bank. The Swiss franc has surged to its strongest level against the US dollar in more than a decade, as a stampede into what traders are calling currency markets’ last “reliable” haven poses an increasing problem for the Swiss National Bank. The …
Swiss franc strengthens against dollar, but SNB unlikely to intervene
2026-01-27
The Swiss franc continues to get stronger against the dollar, with a new high reported on Tuesday. But the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is unlikely to intervene, according to a financial expert. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox On Tuesday afternoon, one US dollar fell to CHF0.7701, its lowest level ever, …
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