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2026-04-22
In uncertain times and in the face of AI disruption, employees in Switzerland are increasingly focusing on stability. Amid advances in artificial intelligence and economic uncertainty, employees in Switzerland are increasingly focusing on greater stability. Praise, appropriate remuneration and flexibe working conditions are becoming more important than additional benefits or promotions. +Get the most important …
Swiss switch to local wines as market declines
2026-04-21
The Swiss again drank less wine last year, but consumed 2.3% more domestic brands, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Total wine consumption fell to 211.2 million litres. This corresponds to a decline of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Consumption of red wine …
‘Kiss of death’: how the US killed a Swiss merchant bank
2026-04-21
Michael Bär has long said banking is in his genes. A great-grandson of Julius Baer’s founder, he grew up during the heyday of Swiss private banking, when secrecy and security drew in the world’s wealthy – including those with nefarious motives for avoiding scrutiny. The business he launched in 2018 was pitched as an alternative …
The Swiss franc is brimming with strength, but how serious is the problem?
2026-03-05
The strong Swiss franc is causing growing concern in economic circles. Is it time for the Swiss National Bank to step in? And just how serious is the problem? Swissinfo takes a closer look. Is the strength of the Swiss franc historic? In nominal terms, the franc is currently trading near historic highs. It has …
2025 judged an excellent year for Swiss wine
2026-03-03
Swiss winegrowers produced wine of ‘excellent quality’ last year thanks to favourable weather conditions. After a poor year in terms of volume in 2024 due to bad weather, the harvest volume rose to 82 million litres of wine. This is seven million litres more than in the previous year (+9.3%), as announced by the Federal …
Swiss data centres can improve energy efficiency by 46%
2026-02-28
Swiss data centres and server rooms have the potential to improve energy efficiency by 46% if technology and operations are systematically optimised. According to the Swiss Energy Platform of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, savings are possible through more efficient cooling systems, higher operating temperatures, waste heat utilisation and the use of energy-efficient hardware, …
Britain advises of heightened travel risk to Switzerland
2026-01-12
Britain no longer considers Switzerland one of the safest travel destinations in the world. The British government advises vigilance due to increased theft and the global threat of terrorism. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The magazine Travel and Tour World was the first to report on the tightening of the …
Most Swiss banks expect slump in sustainable products
2026-01-10
Some 86% of Swiss banks expect customer demand for sustainable financial products to stagnate or decline in the medium to long term, according to the findings of a survey conducted by the consulting firm EY. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the study, sustainable investments have recently lost considerable …
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