Fuel prices continue to rise in Switzerland
2026-03-26
The war in Iran has driven fuel prices in Switzerland even higher. Within a week, the price of petrol rose by a further 5 centimes per litre. This is shown by analyses from the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS). Whereas a litre of unleaded 95 cost an average of CHF1.82 ($2.29) across Switzerland a week ago …
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Geneva Airport faces growing losses from Middle East conflict
2026-03-25
Geneva Airport has reported a drop in profit in 2025 and growing financial losses due to the Middle East conflict and reduced flights. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The management company Genève Aéroport closed last year with a turnover of CHF539 million ($681 million), up 1% on the previous …
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When Swiss food start-ups fail
2026-02-11
Switzerland promotes itself as a global hub for food technology and innovation, but it is not always easy for start-ups to gain a foothold. Swissinfo spoke to four food entrepreneurs who took the plunge. Switzerland has topped the global innovation rankings by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the last 15 years. A large …
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UBS plans January job cuts: media report
2025-12-18
Swiss bank UBS is preparing to start the next wave of layoffs in mid-January, Bloomberg claims based on sources inside the bank. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the agency, another termination phase is planned for mid-2026, when the IT systems taken over as part of the acquisition of …
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Switzerland is recruiting 85,000 foreign workers – the fake news that never dies
2025-12-17
A fake news story that has gone viral claims that Switzerland is facing a severe labour shortage and is recruiting massively abroad. Swiss public broadcaster RTS investigated the origins of these false claims that keep resurfacing. It’s a news story that has been causing a stir on social media for weeks. The claim: Switzerland is …
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Swiss authorities raise 2026 economic growth forecast
2025-12-15
Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has slightly raised its 2026 economic growth forecast following the recent agreement to lower US import tariffs on Swiss products. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to rise by 1.4% this year and 1.1% in 2026, …
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AI blamed for falling Swiss job vacancies
2025-10-23
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) may explain a slowdown in the Swiss labour market, says staffing firm Adecco. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to a regular analysis by Adecco, the number of vacancies fell by 0.2% in the second quarter compared to the previous three months and by …
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Swiss exports to US rebound in September
2025-10-21
Swiss exports to the United States have overcome previously weak growth by posting a significant rise in September. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Exports to all parts of the world rose by a seasonally adjusted nominal 3.4% to CHF22.8 billion, as reported by the Federal Office for Customs and Border …
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