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Climate solution series: how Bangladesh adapts to erosion, floods and rising seas

2026-03-17

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Where do people go when the water takes their land? Guided by a three-year ETH Zurich study and first-hand voices, we trace a pattern that defies the headlines: most climate migration is short and local, driven by community ties, scarce resources, and the will to stay near what remains.⁠ ⁠ Listen to the full episode to find out more about the climate challenges in Bangladesh. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting...

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Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?

2026-03-17

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2026-03-17

Several infant formula brands have recalled batches since January over traces of a potentially dangerous toxin, raising fresh questions about inspection standards. In Switzerland, food safety still hinges largely on manufacturers’ own controls. Nestlé was the first company to raise the alarm. Initially in the Netherlands, where the food giant detected the presence of cereulide, …

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US oil buoys Swiss fossil fuel needs amid Middle East conflict 

2026-03-17

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2026-03-17

The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the global movement of oil and gas. Although Switzerland does not directly depend on the Persian Gulf for its energy supply, an extended Middle East conflict and high energy prices will have consequences for the Alpine country. The price of oil – and even more so that …

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Swiss companies export military equipment worth almost CHF1 billion

2026-03-16

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2026-03-16

Swiss companies exported war materiel worth CHF948.2 million ($1.2 billion) in 2025. This means that last year's war materiel exports almost equalled the record figure of CHF955 million set in 2022. According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Germany was the largest buyer of the deliveries authorised by SECO in 2025, with exports …

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Swiss pharma firm Idorsia CEO resigns after less than a year

2026-03-16

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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 …

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Julius Bär CEO earned CHF24 million in 2025

2026-03-16

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2026-03-16

CEO Stefan Bollinger will receive compensation of CHF24 million ($30.3 million) from the private bank Julius Bär. That's CHF10 million more than UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the annual report published on Monday, Bollinger received a total payment of CHF8.27 million for his operational …

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Switzerland stopping short of releasing oil reserves, says president

2026-03-14

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2026-03-14

Swiss President Guy Parmelin says there is currently no serious oil shortage in Switzerland. The government is therefore not yet heeding the International Energy Agency’s call to release its oil reserves, he told the press on Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “The International Energy Agency has called on its …

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Most of world’s largest fashion firms off course to meet climate targets

2026-03-14

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2026-03-14

Despite ambitious climate targets, only 3 of the 42 largest clothing brands in the world are on a clear path to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Two Swiss companies, On and Mammut, received middling grades in the Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard 2025 by NGO Stand.earth. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Mammut …

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Why the farm shop works so well in Switzerland

2026-03-14

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2026-03-14

In hardly any other country are farm shops as widespread as in Switzerland – a product of short distances, high purchasing power and mutual trust. Swiss agriculture is often perceived internationally as the epitome of timeless tradition. But behind this idyllic image, a profound structural change is taking place. While wholesalers dominate the markets worldwide, …

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WEF founder wants to keep Forum in Switzerland

2026-03-14

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2026-03-14

Klaus Schwab wants to keep the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. He argued in an interview with the NZZ that a neutral platform is needed in neutral Switzerland. In his view, the WEF property in Cologny, near Geneva, ought to be transferred to public ownership. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox …

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Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants

2026-03-12

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2026-03-12

The Senate has voted to lift Switzerland’s ban on building new nuclear power plants. On Wednesday it approved the government’s indirect counterproposal to the so-called “Blackout Initiative”. The House of Representatives will now take up the issue. Here’s why nuclear energy is back in the spotlight. Even as Switzerland phases out its ageing reactors, the …

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Art Basel CEO: global art market at ‘inflection point’

2026-03-12

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2026-03-12

The global art market has returned to growth in 2025. According to the Art Market Report published by Art Basel and UBS on Thursday, sales rose by 4% to $59.6 billion (CHF46.52) following a 12% slump in the previous year. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the report, … Continue...

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Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal

2026-03-12

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2026-03-12

The war in Iran is choking off oil and gas supplies and spiking energy prices around the world. And for many environmentalists, that’s a powerful argument for countries to curb their use of fossil fuels and shift to wind, solar and other renewable sources. But as the chaos forces nations to rethink their energy policies, … Continue...

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How Switzerland could shape the chip industry’s power balance

2026-03-12

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2026-03-12

The race for semiconductor supremacy is fuelling geopolitical tensions between the world’s superpowers. But a Swiss-based open-source technology aims to prevent a few dominant countries and companies from holding all the chips. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Just as the open-source Linux operating system has long challenged software market …

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US launches new trade investigation against Switzerland

2026-03-12

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2026-03-12

The US government is launching probes into numerous trade partners, including Switzerland, after US President Trump's tariff policy faced legal setbacks. The issue is whether structural overcapacity in manufacturing sectors in these countries is putting the US economy at a disadvantage. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In addition to …

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Kristi Noem’s ‘overdue’ sacking, Trumponomics, and a gravity hoax

2026-03-11

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2026-03-11

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. Make sure you’re wearing lead boots on August 12 – that’s when Earth is going to lose gravity … Continue reading...

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From fine dining to fast food: Swiss dining cars through the ages

2026-03-11

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2026-03-11

The more than 100-year history of the Swiss dining car is varied – and at times surprising. From freshly cooked meals on board to steam-heated dishes and even a McDonald’s experiment, dining cars have always reflected their era. In the 19th century, the railway revolutionised transport across Europe. Switzerland’s first railway line opened between Zurich …

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Swiss arms exports jump 43% to CHF948 million

2026-03-10

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2026-03-10

Swiss firms exported war materiel worth CHF948.2 million ($1.2 billion) in 2025 - 43% more than the previous year. Sixty-four countries bought ammunition, armoured vehicles and weapons produced by Swiss companies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The top five nations importing war materiel were Germany (CHF386.4 million), the United States …

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Climate solutions series: how does Switzerland deal with the food waste problem?

2026-03-10

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Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) A bin bag can tell you a lot about a country. We follow the trail of rubbish from Swiss kitchen cupboards and discover why one of Europe’s wealthiest nations still throws away so much edible food. With fresh data, on‑the‑ground auditing, and candid insights from practitioners, we break down the gap between lofty goals and everyday habits, and why households remain the...

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Middle East conflict will push up petrol prices in Switzerland

2026-03-09

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2026-03-09

The conflict launched by Israel and the US against Iran has caused oil prices to rise further today. The situation prompts industry experts in Switzerland to forecast higher petrol prices in the future. Just four days ago, the Touring Club of Switzerland (TCS) quoted an average price of CHF1.74 (about $2.23) per litre for unleaded …

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