Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News
Switzerland caught in middle of US-China race for AI dominance
China's DeepSeek R1 model has set new standards on efficiency
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How Swiss companies lobby in Brussels and at the WEF
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Between 2020-2024, EU commissioners and their staff met lobbyists more often in Davos than in Paris or Berlin.
Keystone / Laurent Gillieron
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Discovering what has been living in the Swiss glaciers all these years
Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers.
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Should the Swiss economy be forced to respect the limits of nature?
On February 9, the Swiss will vote on the "environmental responsibility" initiative. The text requires the economy to respect the planet's limits. 🌱🌎
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Police violence, inclusive road signs and Swiss defence minister resigns | 3 stories from 🇨🇭
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Discovering what has been living in the Swiss glaciers all these years
Melting glaciers caused by global warming release largely unknown bacteria and viruses into the environment. These microorganisms could help us tackle some major global problems, from plastic pollution to antibiotic resistance. A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) is looking for them for the first time in Swiss glaciers.
We accompanied the team at work on the Rhône glacier, to see how...
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New Year’s laws in Switzerland: ‘burqa ban’ and pension hikes | #switzerland #newyear
Switzerland's controversial "burqa ban" along with new laws to combat child marriages, boost renewable energy and stop big banks from going bankrupt are all coming into force on January 1, 2025. Here’s a selection for you. 😷💍♻️🏦
What do you think about these changes? Let us know in the comments.
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Nestlé completes CHF20 billion share buyback programme
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Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche
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Dec 24, 2024
Sophie Hediger, a member of the Swiss national snowboard cross team, has died in an avalanche in Arosa. She was 26 years old....
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Lab-grown cocoa is coming soon – from Switzerland
Food Brewer aims to revolutionise cocoa and coffee production.
Thomas Kern / Swissinfo.ch
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L’Oréal acquires South Korean subsidiary of Migros’ cosmetics brand
The sale is expected to be finalised in the coming months, following regulatory approval.
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Switzerland adopts further EU sanctions against Russia
The EU, and now Switzerland, adopted these latest measures in response to Russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine.
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Luxury resort on the Horizon? Sawiris opens shopping mall in Andermatt
Sawiris organised a village festival on Saturday afternoon to mark the opening of the new shopping mile. According to Andermatt Swiss Alps, around 1000 people attended.
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Trump picks Callista Gingrich as ambassador to Switzerland
Gingrich is married to former Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives Newt Gingrich.
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Swisscom receives greenlight for acquisition of Vodafone Italia
Swisscom has all approvals for the acquisition of Vodafone Italia
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Most Swiss companies consider sustainability in supplier selection
80 percent of companies choose sustainable suppliers
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EU Commission president says Swiss-EU deal is ‘historic’ agreement
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and Swiss President Viola Amherd at a joint press conference in Bern on December 20 to announce the political agreement.
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Switzerland and EU reach deal on future bilateral relations
Negotiations between Switzerland and the EU on a future trading relationship have concluded, with all objectives achieved, it was announced on December 20.
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Parliamentary inquiry on Credit Suisse collapse blames mismanagement
CS crisis: CEP points to shortcomings on the part of the federal authorities
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Zurich airport to test self-driving shuttle bus for employees
The Robobus to be used on the grounds of Zurich Airport will offer space for up to nine people.
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