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Capture of Nicolás Maduro, US tech dominance, and new vaccination advice
2026-01-07
Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday I look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US – in politics, finance and science. Venezuela’s strongman leader Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US armed forces in Caracas at the weekend and …
Swiss inspection firm SGS acquires Indian cybersecurity firm
2026-01-05
SGS is strengthening its cybersecurity services business in India. The global certification and inspection group based in Zug has announced it is acquiring the Indian company Panacea Infosec. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This acquisition, the amount of which was not disclosed, is expected to strengthen SGS’s presence in the …
Swiss watchmaking: Breitling boss welcomes US tariff cut
2025-11-17
The recent decision to lower US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15% is particularly good news for the watch industry, says Georges Kern, head of the Breitling luxury watch brand. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The new deal shows that “Team Switzerland”, with the support of the Swiss …
Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal
2025-11-16
Swiss newspapers have questioned the deal struck with Washington and concessions made by Switzerland to allow the tariff rate on Swiss imports to be lowered from 39% to 15%. What exactly were they? Some doubts remain. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Switzerland and the United States announced on Friday that …
Around 1,500 construction workers protest in Zurich
2025-11-14
Around 1,500 construction workers took to the Zurich streets on Friday to protest against worsening conditions. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The first demonstrators gathered in the city centre early on Friday morning. Most construction sites in Zurich remained at a standstill, representatives of the Unia and Syna unions told …
Swiss government wants a new law to secure gas supplies
2025-09-20
The supply of gas in Switzerland is to be regulated by means of a new special law (Gas Supply Act). On Friday, the government launched a consultation until December 19 on a draft. The aim is to increase the security of gas supply and to define clear rules for market access by end consumers, a …
Swiss watch exports to US take tumble amid high tariffs
2025-09-18
Swiss watch exports went into a tailspin in August, after surging in July in response to tariffs imposed by the United States. Shipments of timepieces to the US plummeted by almost a quarter, following a 45% jump in July. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Overall, Swiss watch exports fell by …
Singapore will not overtake Swiss financial centre, says Swiss Bankers Association president
2025-09-16
The Swiss financial centre is still well-positioned, despite the collapse of Credit Suisse, said the president of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) Marcel Rohner. “One cannot speak of a loss of importance,” said the 61-year-old in an interview published today by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ). Singapore and Hong Kong were acknowledged as major competitors, …
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