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2026-07-21
In the first half of 2026, the Swiss private bank Julius Bär increased profits to a new record high, thanks to higher revenues and the absence of one-off charges. But new money inflows to the Swiss private banking giant remained modest. At CHF673 million, consolidated profit for the first six months was more than double …
Alarm raised as drones buzz Swiss nuclear power plant
2026-07-16
Several drones have triggered a police operation at the Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland. It remains unclear why the drones were flying over the plant. A resident alerted police on Sunday evening after spotting at least seven drones flying towards the power plant. Solothurn cantonal police have confirmed an investigation to determine the exact …
Skyguide plans fewer layoffs than originally intended
2026-07-13
Swiss air traffic controller Skyguide expects to make half as many redundancies as the 220 layoffs by the end of 2027 as previously announced. The posts will be cut, but early retirements will mean fewer forced redundancies, Skyguide said on Monday. Following the consultation, the company states that voluntary redundancies could further reduce the number …
Swiss canton sticks to primary school phone restrictions
2026-07-11
When primary schools start back after the summer break in canton Nidwalden, new rules introduced last year will continue to apply: mobile phones are only for educational purposes and emergencies. Since August 1, 2025, mobiles, laptops, tablets and other electronic devices have no longer been permitted on primary school premises in the canton during lessons …
Nestlé investing half a billion in Thai Nescafé plant
2026-07-09
Swiss fdood manufacturer Nestlé is investing CHF563 million to construct a production facility for its Nescafé brand in Thailand. The factory will primarily supply the local market with instant coffee, coffee blends and other ready-to-drink beverages. The investment aims to meet the growing demand for coffee in Thailand, a market estimated to be worth CHF1 …
Manufactured debate: How coordinated networks are hijacking European news comment sections
2026-07-09
A joint Eurovision News Spotlight investigation finds bot networks, fake accounts and coordinated campaigns targeted the comment sections of European public broadcasters – with the Iranian political landscape at the centre. A joint investigation by European public service broadcasters has uncovered systematic manipulation of news comment sections on Instagram and Facebook – spanning bot-driven hate …
Switzerland wants to join EU port alliance
2026-04-09
Switzerland wants to add the river Rhine port of Basel to the European Ports Alliance. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans said the move would be an “important building block” in the fight against organised crime. He met the relevant authorities in Belgium on Wednesday …
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