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2026-04-22
On Wednesday, the Swiss government said it was in favour of shops staying open on 12 Sundays a year, compared with four at present. The recommendation was criticised by the unions. In a press release, the Federal Council welcomes the proposal of the Economic Affairs and Taxation Committee of the Senate. However, the government will …
How Switzerland bought rapid access to Covid vaccines
2026-04-21
The long-awaited publication of contracts between the Swiss government and vaccine makers has revealed the extent to which Switzerland was willing to go to secure rapid access to Covid vaccines. Last Thursday, the Swiss government published unredacted contracts signed with two Covid vaccine manufacturers – Moderna and Novavax – for the first time. The move …
Swissgrid reports lower 2025 profit and invests in grids
2026-04-20
In the 2025 financial year, the national grid company Switzerland’s national electricity infrastructure operator Swissgrid saw profits fall by CHF12 million in 2025 compared to the previous year. The company invested CHF281.2 million to expand the transmission grid. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swissgrid’s 2025 profit totalled CHF91.7 million. In …
Swiss parliament backs faster approval of pesticides
2026-03-05
New plant protection products must be approved more quickly. Following in the footsteps of the House of Representatives, the Swiss Senate approved a parliamentary proposal on Thursday by 31 votes to 12, calling for pesticides approved in Europe to be approved in Switzerland too. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox …
Swiss shoe company On exceeds CHF3 billion in sales for the first time
2026-03-03
For the first time, the Zurich-based shoe and apparel manufacturer generated sales of more than CHF3 billion (about $3.81 billion). At the same time, it succeeded in improving profitability. Sales rose by 30% to CHF 3.01 billion in its 15th anniversary year, On announced on Tuesday. The strong Swiss franc slowed development, resulting in growth …
SWISS cancels flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai
2026-02-28
After Iran was attacked by the US and Israel on Saturday, Swiss International Airlines will no longer be flying to Israel until March 7. As many airspaces are closed, the airline also cancelled its Saturday and Sunday flights to Dubai. A total of 14 flights to and from Tel Aviv were affected, SWISS announced on …
Swiss bank industry rejects higher capital requirements for UBS
2026-01-12
The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) strongly opposes the extra capital requirements for UBS being demanded by the government. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the SBA, the measures unnecessarily further risk tightening the already stringent Swiss requirements. In a position statement today, director Roman Studer calls for an overview …
Bar owner apologises to Crans-Montana fire victims
2026-01-10
“My thoughts are constantly with the victims,” Jessica Moretti, one of the owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, told Swiss public television RTS on Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “It is an unimaginable tragedy,” Moretti said after she and her co-owner husband, Jacques, were questioned in the town …
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