Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Wolf shot in central Switzerland after killing sheep

More Federer’s boathouse hits government roadblock This content was published on Oct 16, 2024 The construction of Roger Federer's new villa on Lake Zurich in Rapperswil-Jona is not going smoothly....

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Switzerland’s priciest street makes room for a bakery shop

John Baker bakery. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Risks and benefits of #rawmilk: here’s how the Swiss drink it from vending machines | #switzerland

Switzerland has around 400 raw milk vending machines, operated by farms across the country! 🥛🐄 ⁠ There was once a lot of scepticism surrounding raw milk, with concerns about the health risks it posed. However, in recent years, it’s making a comeback and gaining popularity, with legislation worldwide starting to adapt.⁠ ⁠ Join us as we visit one of the Swiss farms that sell raw milk from vending machines. 🐮⁠ --- swissinfo.ch is the international...

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Greenwashing is on the decline but not in Switzerland

The EU has tightened rules on greenwashing. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Givaudan invests CHF50 million in Indonesia

Givaudan invests CHF 50 million in Indonesia Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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About half of the Swiss cantons expect a deficit for 2025

Around half of the Swiss cantons expect a deficit for 2025 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss ten-year fixed mortgage rates halved since 2022 peak

Ten-year fixed mortgage rates almost halved Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss employees pessimistic over 2025 salaries

Employees have few illusions about their salaries in 2025 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss pharma Novartis cleared of patent abuse allegations

Competition Commission closes investigation against Novartis Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss firms attach great importance to cash

Companies attach great importance to cash Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss bank Mirabaud closes brokerage unit due to poor performance

Poor performance of the unit contributed to the decision, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified discussing internal information. Keystone / Martial Trezzini Listen to the article Listening the article...

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NGO accuses tobacco industry and Switzerland of human rights violations

Smoking causes around 9,500 deaths in Switzerland every year and 8 million worldwide. Keystone / Anthony Anex Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Holcim makes acquisition in bid for US expansion

Holcim acquires insulation materials company OX Engineered Products Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Lausanne public transport to go all-electric by 2030

The additional investment required to decarbonise the Lausanne fleet is around CHF130 million ($152 million). Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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UBS lowers growth forecasts for Swiss economy in 2025

UBS believes that the main risks lie with the eurozone, Switzerland's most important foreign trade partner. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Hayeks buy over 14 million Swatch shares

Swatch: the Hayek family buys over 14 million shares Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss watchmaking sector faces rise in unemployment

Seco: "rise in unemployment not surprising, will rise again" Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss hotels on course for a record summer

Swiss hotels on course for a record summer after a good August Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss retailer Galaxus to create 1,000 jobs in Germany

Galaxus, which is owned by Swiss retail giant Migros, is opening a new logistics center in Neuenburg am Rhein. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss state-owned technology firm accused of fraud

German aviation company accuses Ruag of balance sheet fraud Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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