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2026-05-06
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has posted a solid first quarter, with higher revenues and profits driven by surging demand linked to the Middle East conflict, especially on Asian routes. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Between January and March, SWISS turnover rose by 0.3% to CHF1.22 billion ($1.56 billion), the …
Swiss banks hit with three-digit million lawsuit
2026-05-04
The Graubünden Cantonal Bank (GCB) and its subsidiary BZ Bank are facing a lawsuit demanding millions in compensation for alleged breaches of duty in connection with an investment product. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A lawsuit has been filed against both banks plus current and former executive bodies of …
What are development banks and what do they do?
2026-05-01
Development banks are becoming increasingly important in light of cuts to foreign aid by Western countries such as the United States and Switzerland. But how do these banks work, and what do they achieve for the Global South? Development banks are cooperative banks set up by states. Their aim is to promote development in other …
Swiss economy shows timid signs of recovery
2026-04-30
The Swiss economy is showing timid signs of recovery, but does not yet appear to be at full strength: this is the indication that emerges from the barometer of the KOF Swiss Economic Institute. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In April, the indicator stood at 97.9 points, 2.3 points …
Swiss companies export military equipment worth almost CHF1 billion
2026-03-16
Swiss companies exported war materiel worth CHF948.2 million ($1.2 billion) in 2025. This means that last year’s war materiel exports almost equalled the record figure of CHF955 million set in 2022. According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Germany was the largest buyer of the deliveries authorised by SECO in 2025, with exports …
Bern and Washington to start trade negotiations ‘as soon as possible’
2026-01-22
Switzerland and the United States want to start the first round of negotiations for a trade agreement as soon as possible, according to Swiss economics minister Guy Parmelin. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The first round of negotiations will take place in Bern. Parmelin held “very constructive talks” with …
Swiss Senate votes against Swedish night train subsidy
2025-12-02
The Swiss Senate wants to cancel a federal contribution of CHF10 million to run night trains to Malmö, Sweden. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Senate made the decision by a clear majority on Tuesday when discussing the budget for 2026. The subsidy is planned for an overnight connection from …
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