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2026-08-06
Investment in Swiss film production rose by 25% in 2025 thanks to the implementation of an obligation under the Film Act, dubbed Lex Netflix. Streaming platforms and television broadcasters allocated CHF19.9 million ($24.5 million) to domestic productions and support measures. This increase forms part of the investment obligation that has been in force since January …
Swiss canton probes clash between hikers and cattle guard dogs
2026-08-05
The Graubünden authorities have launched an investigation into an incident involving livestock guard dogs, which saw two hikers injured, in the Swiss canton. The cantonal Office for Food Safety and Animal Health (ALT) announced the probe but warned that it is difficult to take measures to prevent such incidents. According to initial findings by the …
Employment prospects improve in Switzerland
2026-08-03
Despite global uncertainties, the outlook for the Swiss labour market is improving. This is according to the employment indicator calculated by the KOF Institute, the economic research centre at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich. The index stood at 2.1 points in the third quarter, up 0.5 points on the April–June period and …
Zurich Airport records higher flight traffic in July
2026-08-03
Zurich Airport remained extremely busy in July. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, the number of flight movements was once again higher than the previous year’s figure. This means the trend seen in previous months is continuing unabated. A total of 26,129 take-offs and landings were recorded in July. This is 4.5% more than in the same …
Zurich airport begins work on new private jet terminal
2026-04-16
Zurich airport has officially started construction work on a new terminal for private and business flights. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The project, which utilises the western area of the airport, includes hangar, apron, parking and office space. The total cost is around CHF100 million. The terminal will be built …
Passenger numbers at Zurich airport rose in March despite Iran war
2026-04-15
Zurich Airport has continued its upward trajectory despite the war in Iran. Passenger numbers climbed again in March. The shops also made more turnover. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In March, 2.47 million passengers travelled through Zurich Airport, according to a press release issued on Tuesday evening. This represents an …
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