Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Switzerland’s bitter-sweet news for Alzheimer’s patients

2026-02-27

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2026-02-27

Swiss medicines regulator Swissmedic was expected to approve two drugs for Alzheimer‘s disease. But in late January it only approved one, leaving patients in Switzerland with fewer treatment options than in many countries. What happened? For two and a half years, doctors in Switzerland have been eagerly awaiting a decision from Swissmedic on two new …

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Swiss MBaer bank labelled money laundering threat by US

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

The Swiss MBaer Merchant Bank has been called a "primary risk for money laundering" by the United States authorities. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has appointed an investigating officer at the Zurich-based bank following enforcement proceedings. The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network …

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Switzerland freezes CHF687m linked to Maduro’s Venezuelan circle

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

Swiss banks are holding CHF687 million in frozen assets originating from Venezuela. These assets belong to individuals associated with the ousted president, Nicolás Maduro. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The online portal tippinpoint was the first to report on these assets. The Swiss government confirmed to the Keystone-SDA news …

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Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild monitors Epstein links

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

Directors at Edmond de Rothschild bank are monitoring reports of CEO Ariane de Rothschild's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Geneva-based wealth manager is reporting continued inflows of new money. Since the publication of the documents by the United States Department of Justice …

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WEF boss resigns over Epstein links

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

World Economic Forum (WEF) president and chief executive Børge Brende has resigned amidst a probe into his links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Brende stated on Thursday that after "careful consideration" he is stepping down "I am convinced that the Forum can now continue …

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Swiss service sector adds jobs as industry employment dips

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

Employment in Switzerland continued to rise slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase was once again driven by the services sector, while industry jobs continue to decline. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The employment outlook is positive overall, according to the employment barometer published by the Federal …

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Swiss second home prices skyrocket

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

The demand for second homes in Swiss tourist regions remains very high, leading to more rapid price inflation than for primary housing. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to an analysis released today by the consulting firm Wüest Partner, the increase in real estate values for secondary residences was …

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Switzerland mulls Ukraine trade restriction extension

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

Switzerland not only sanctions Russia but also prohibits goods being exported to Ukraine that could be used in the conflict. The Swiss government wants to extend Ukraine trade restrictions by enshrining temporary emergency powers into a new law. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Switzerland largely adopts European Union sanctions …

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Does infant formula have too many ingredients?

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

Several countries across Europe, including in Switzerland, have reported illnesses that may be linked to toxic contamination in infant formula, following a series of major recalls. Swiss manufacturers Nestlé and Hochdorf are among those involved, alongside the French companies Danone, Lactalis and Vitagermine. What is behind this wave of recalls? And could the race to …

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Swiss lawmakers hold trade talks in US

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

Swiss parliamentarians have staged talks with members of the United States Congress and business representatives in Washington to discuss prospects for a possible bilateral trade agreement. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox They were part of a delegation from the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Assiation (EFTA). Lawmakers …

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Switzerland to ban Russian LNG imports

2026-02-26

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2026-02-26

Switzerland will impose a complete ban on the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from April 25, 2026. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The measure is part of the European Union's 19th sanctions package, which Switzerland has adopted. A transitional period until the end of 2026 …

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Trump tariff rebuke, thoughts of a 100-year-old banker, and designer babies

2026-02-25

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2026-02-25

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. When former Swiss banker Yves Oltramare first travelled to the United States aged 25, Donald Trump was still …

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How the Swiss franc became one of the world’s most trusted currencies

2026-02-25

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2026-02-25

From the monetary chaos of the 19th century to its status today as a global safe haven, this is the story of how the Swiss franc emerged and why it inspires such confidence. In the early 1800s, Switzerland’s monetary system was in disorder. There was no single currency: hundreds of different coins circulated simultaneously, including …

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Infant formula recall: Is trying to copy breastmilk increasing risk of contamination?

2026-02-25

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2026-02-25

A contaminated additive found naturally in breastmilk is responsible for the recent recall of infant formula worldwide. An unprecedented spate of recalls worldwide of infant formula produced by food companies like Nestlé, Danone, Lactalis and others have set alarm bells ringing. The cause of the recall is the detection of cereulide – a toxin produced …

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Unlocking The Mid‑Pleistocene: What Antarctic Ice Reveals About CO2 And Climate Shifts

2026-02-24

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We follow the 2,800-meter Antarctic ice core from Little Dome C to a -50°C lab in University of Bern, tracing how scientists extract ancient air to probe the Mid-Pleistocene transition and the limits of abrupt climate change. The story links field grit, laser sublimation, and CO2 records to the risks facing modern societies. If you would like to see the Antarctic ice in a video and read the collection on this topic, and more stories, please visit...

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Switzerland leads Europe in technology found in Russia’s weapons

2026-02-24

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2026-02-24

Despite sanctions, components from Swiss companies can still be found in Russian missiles, drones and tanks. It's a scene that repeats itself daily in Ukraine: nighttime attacks, bombs blasting residential buildings, deaths and injuries. American human rights activist Samuel Bickett of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong and his team have investigated which foreign …

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Unlocking The Mid‑Pleistocene: What Antarctic Ice Reveals About CO2 And Climate Shifts

2026-02-24

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Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/910414/open_sms) We follow the 2,800-meter Antarctic ice core from Little Dome C to a -50°C lab in University of Bern, tracing how scientists extract ancient air to probe the Mid-Pleistocene transition and the limits of abrupt climate change. The story links field grit, laser sublimation, and CO2 records to the risks facing modern societies. If you would like to see the Antarctic ice...

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Switzerland, the country of four seas

2026-02-21

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2026-02-21

Switzerland is a landlocked country with no direct access to the sea. Yet it is connected to four seas. What sounds paradoxical is a geographical peculiarity in Europe: rain and meltwater from the Swiss Alps flow into four different seas. A drop of rain that falls in the Swiss Alps can at some point later … Continue reading »

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Bitcoin causes 114 million tonnes of CO2 per year

2026-02-21

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2026-02-21

The bitcoin network generates 114 million tonnes of CO2 per year. That is roughly the same as the Czech Republic, according to figures from the crypto portal Digiconomist. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In addition, the network of the popular cryptocurrency consumes 3,222 gigalitres of drinking water. This is comparable …

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Bezos AI firm ‘Project Prometheus’ opening Zurich office

2026-02-20

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2026-02-20

The recently formed artificial intelligence (AI) company, Project Prometheus, which was founded by Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos last year, is setting up an office in Zurich. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Project Prometheus executives have taken to the social media platform X to advertise positions in the Swiss city. …

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