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Switzerland wants a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
2026-04-13
With oil and gas at the center of global tensions, a first-of-its kind international conference in Colombia aims to revive the transition away from fossil fuels. Switzerland supports establishing a clear plan for phasing them out. The Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels – scheduled April 24 to 29 in Santa Marta, Colombia – …
Swiss consumer sentiment slumps amid Iran war
2026-04-10
Consumer sentiment in Switzerland deteriorated significantly in March, falling to its lowest level since the beginning of 2024. The war with Iran is likely to have played a significant role. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The consumer sentiment index calculated by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) fell …
Swiss anti-GMO initiative handed in at Bern
2026-02-27
An initiative to protect Swiss food from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), backed by 137,000 supporters, has been submitted to the Federal Chancellery in Bern. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Food Protection Initiative could force a nationwide vote on the issue after reaching the threshold of 100,000 signatures. + …
Swiss economy rebounded slightly Q4 2025
2026-02-27
The Swiss economy regained some momentum in the fourth quarter of last year, with gross domestic product (GDP) up 0.2% on the previous three months. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox These were the findings of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) on Friday, confirming its initial estimate. Developments …
Swiss property prices continued to rise in 2025
2026-01-08
Asking prices for owner-occupied apartments rose significantly in Switzerland last year. Inflation was less pronounced for single-family homes. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Nationwide, prices for condominiums rose by 4.2% year-on-year. Single-family homes recorded a more moderate increase of 2.6%. This is according to the ImmoScout24 purchase index, compiled jointly …
Nestlé recalls BEBA and Alfamino infant milk in Switzerland
2026-01-07
Swiss food multinational Nestlé is recalling certain batches of its BEBA and Alfamino infant milk brands in Switzerland. The product recall affects a total of 31 countries and accounts for less than 0.5% of group sales. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “Nestlé, in close collaboration with the competent Swiss authorities, …
Nestlé launches large baby food recall in Europe
2026-01-05
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is recalling batches of baby food in several European countries as a precautionary measure. This appears to be one of the largest product recall campaigns in Nestlé’s corporate history. The products in question could be contaminated with a toxin, the company said +Get the most important news from Switzerland …
Can Switzerland’s power grid keep up with its data centres?
2026-01-03
In Switzerland, the number of data centres per capita is among the highest in the world, while the share of electricity they consume is among the highest in Europe. With some power grids already close to the limit, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) could put them under further strain. Data centres are multiplying …
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