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Swiss summer storm damage to cost insurers hundreds of millions of francs
2026-09-03
The damage caused in Switzerland by a storm at the end of August is likely to prove very costly. According to initial estimates by insurers, it will be at least in the three-digit million range, a survey carried out by the AWP news agency shows. The violent weather on August 28 was by far the …
Swiss government launches consultation on new agriculture policy
2026-09-02
The Swiss government has launched the public consultation on the agricultural policy from 2030 onwards. Key objectives for the policy include greater food security and freedom for farmers. On Wednesday, the federal government launched a consultation on the draft bill entitled “Agricultural Policy from 2030 (AP30+)”. The consultation will run until December 8. Not only …
Swiss air traffic controller Skyguide expects 50 redundancies
2026-08-31
Following a successful consultation process, the Swiss air traffic control company Skyguide now expects a total of 50 redundancies as part of its restructuring programme. A first wave of 14 redundancies is planned, followed by a second wave of around 35 in spring 2027. Skyguide said that, thanks to the consultation process, the number of …
Lafarge appeals conviction for financing terrorism
2026-04-28
Cement manufacturer Lafarge, owned by Swiss giant Holcim, and all eight other defendants, including its former CEO Bruno Lafont, have appealed their convictions for financing terrorism in Syria in 2013 and 2014. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox They were all found guilty on April 13 by the Paris Criminal …
‘Energy independence day’ highlights Swiss reliance on imports
2026-04-27
Until Monday, local resources were sufficient to cover Switzerland’s energy needs. For the rest of the year, Switzerland will be dependent on imported energy sources, in particular oil, gas and uranium. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This is shown by the latest calculation from the Energy Foundation. Today, Switzerland …
SWISS flight evacuated in Delhi after engine problem during take-off
2026-04-26
A Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) flight from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its take-off early on Sunday and six passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation at Delhi Airport after a suspected engine problem. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox One of the aircraft’s engines failed and caught …
Nestlé announces up to 180 job cuts in France
2026-04-24
The food giant Nestlé is planning to cut up to 180 support jobs in France. The head office in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine) and two research centres in Tours (Indre-et-Loire) and Lisieux (Calvados) will be affected, the company said on Thursday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox These projects are part of the …
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