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2026-05-04
There is a “very high” risk of fuel shortages in Switzerland, according to Florence Schurch, Secretary-General of the Swiss commodities trade association Suissenégoce. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Schurch expressed her concerns in an interview with the French-language newspapers Tribune de Genève and 24 heures. Already in March, the …
Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate unchanged
2026-03-19
In an international environment marked by profound uncertainty, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is leaving its monetary policy unchanged: the institution is keeping its benchmark rate at 0.0%, the level at which it has been since June 2025. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This is the third consecutive time that …
Switzerland lowers 2026 growth forecast due to Middle East conflict
2026-03-18
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has lowered its forecast for Swiss growth this year due to the conflict in the Middle East. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 is expected to rise by only 1%, compared to 1.1% estimated in December. By …
UBS completes migration of Credit Suisse clients in Switzerland
2026-03-18
UBS has completed the migration of Swiss-booked clients of Credit Suisse, which it took over in 2023. The bank has now completed the migration of all former Credit Suisse clients to UBS infrastructure globally, it said on Wednesday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A total of around 1.2 million clients …
Swiss pharma firm Idorsia CEO resigns after less than a year
2026-03-16
After less than a year in office, Srishti Gupta steps down as CEO of Swiss pharma firm Idorsia. She has also left the Board of Directors. Founder and long-standing CEO Jean-Paul Clozel will take over as interim CEO. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Clozel remains a member of the Board …
Swiss Federal Railways reports record punctuality in 2025
2026-01-27
Swiss Federal Railways has reported a record 94.1% punctuality rate for 2025. Canton Ticino was the only region to see a drop in punctuality, while French-speaking Switzerland saw a major improvement. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Compared to 2024, passenger punctuality improved by 0.9%, Federal Railways reported on Tuesday. And …
Why is pro-business Switzerland considering screening investments by foreigners?
2025-12-04
Swiss policymakers are preparing to introduce their first foreign-investment screening system for security-critical industries, signalling a break from the open-door stance that has long underpinned the country’s prosperity. In May 2014, barely anyone noticed the takeover of a Swiss developer of experimental aviation engines by a rice cooker maker in China. The buyout of Mistral …
Swiss Senate votes against Swedish night train subsidy
2025-12-02
The Swiss Senate wants to cancel a federal contribution of CHF10 million to run night trains to Malmö, Sweden. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Senate made the decision by a clear majority on Tuesday when discussing the budget for 2026. The subsidy is planned for an overnight connection from …
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