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Geneva-based shipping giant MSC handed over to next generation
2026-04-13
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s leading Italian-Swiss container shipping group, announced the transfer of ownership from its founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa Aponte. The transition, which took place during the last quarter of 2025, represents a significant milestone in the history of the Geneva-based company, a note explained. MSC will …
Trio to stand trial for attempted extortion of Swiss bank
2026-04-10
Three men are to stand trial for attempted extortion of the Zurich Cantonal Bank. The trio are said to have stolen customer data and demanded CHF3 million worth of bitcoin. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The accused are alleged to have made their blackmail attempt in September 2024, demanding …
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 …
Infant formula recall: Is trying to copy breastmilk increasing risk of contamination?
2026-02-25
A contaminated additive found naturally in breastmilk is responsible for the recent recall of infant formula worldwide. An unprecedented spate of recalls worldwide of infant formula produced by food companies like Nestlé, Danone, Lactalis and others have set alarm bells ringing. The cause of the recall is the detection of cereulide – a toxin produced …
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