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2026-04-15
The latest threat of AI apocalypse has inspired a mixture of dread and doubt in the Swiss press. But the antics of mega-US companies might also serve as inspiration for others. Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday we look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted …
Switzerland hit by stricter EU steel import rules
2026-04-14
The Swiss steel industry is facing tougher European tariffs after the European Union tightened import rules to protect the industry. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox EU member states and parliament have agrred that in future the duty-free import volume for steel will be limited to 18.3 million tonnes per year, …
Switzerland’s bitter-sweet news for Alzheimer’s patients
2026-02-27
Swiss medicines regulator Swissmedic was expected to approve two drugs for Alzheimer‘s disease. But in late January it only approved one, leaving patients in Switzerland with fewer treatment options than in many countries. What happened? For two and a half years, doctors in Switzerland have been eagerly awaiting a decision from Swissmedic on two new …
Does infant formula have too many ingredients?
2026-02-26
Several countries across Europe, including in Switzerland, have reported illnesses that may be linked to toxic contamination in infant formula, following a series of major recalls. Swiss manufacturers Nestlé and Hochdorf are among those involved, alongside the French companies Danone, Lactalis and Vitagermine. What is behind this wave of recalls? And could the race to …
Data reveals historic shipments of Venezuelan gold to Switzerland
2026-01-07
Venezuela delivered 127 tons of gold to Switzerland 10 years ago in an act of desperation to avoid bankruptcy, according to analysis of customs data by Swiss public broadcaster RTS. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Between 2012 and 2016, Venezuela discreetly transferred part of its gold reserves to Switzerland for …
Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock
2025-11-17
The Swiss economy has felt the full impact of the introduction of 39% US tariffs in August and the slowdown in the global economy. An initial estimate shows a contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) from July to the end of September. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox GDP shrank by …
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