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Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse announces eight new destinations for summer

2026-03-26

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2026-03-26

The Basel-Mulhouse airport run jointly by France and Switzerland has announced eight new destinations in its summer flight schedule for 2026. These include Bodrum (Turkey), Chisinau (Moldova), Lille (France) and Podgorica (Montenegro), as detailed in a press release issued on Wednesday. There will also be new flights to Poznan (Poland), Stockholm (Sweden), Tigru Mures (Romania) …

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Trump’s headwear psychoanalysed, ICE agents at airports, and Iran oil sanctions

2026-03-25

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2026-03-25

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. Does the wearing of MAGA caps reflect a “widespread infantilisation of American society”, as one Swiss writer reckoned …

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Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy

2026-03-25

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In the latest episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, we're digging into the push to create a Swiss FabLab, a shared chip fabrication laboratory that brings public research and private industry together under the Swiss Chip Alliance. Our host JO Fahy is joined by Swissinfo.ch's business and tech specialist Matthew Allen to unpack what’s being proposed near Zurich, why it’s still at the conceptual phase, and what it could mean for...

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Bern office of Israeli defence firm Elbit damaged

2026-03-25

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2026-03-25

The Bern office of the Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems was damaged last Friday. The Bern Cantonal Police confirmed a report in the newspaper Le Courrier to the Keystone-SDA news agency. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to initial police findings, an unknown female suspect gained access to Elbit's …

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Swiss economic index falls due to Middle East conflict

2026-03-25

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2026-03-25

One indicator for the Swiss economy fell deep into negative territory in March due in large part to the conflict in the Middle East. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The so-called UBS CFA indicator slumped to -35.0 in March from +9.8 points in February, as UBS economists announced on …

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Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power

2026-03-25

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2026-03-25

A rapid but mostly invisible energy transformation is taking place in Switzerland: households and businesses are installing batteries at record pace, rising roughly 400% over the past four years. The trend shows no signs of slowing. According to Swissolar, the solar industry association, battery deployment is accelerating sharply. Its Battery Monitor Switzerland 2026 is the …

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Will WTO member states be able to reform the organisation?

2026-03-25

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2026-03-25

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) meet from March 26–29 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th Ministerial Conference, the body’s main decision-making forum. A reform proposal is on the agenda for the negotiations, which will take place in a tense geopolitical climate. The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) – the …

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Geneva Airport faces growing losses from Middle East conflict

2026-03-25

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2026-03-25

Geneva Airport has reported a drop in profit in 2025 and growing financial losses due to the Middle East conflict and reduced flights. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The management company Genève Aéroport closed last year with a turnover of CHF539 million ($681 million), up 1% on the previous …

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Building a Swiss FabLab: the future of Switzerland’s semiconductor strategy

2026-03-24

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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/910414/fan_mail/new) In this episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, we're digging into the push to create a Swiss FabLab, a shared chip fabrication laboratory that brings public research and private industry together under the Swiss Chip Alliance. Our host Jo Fahy is joined by swissinfo.ch's business and tech specialist Matthew Allen to unpack what’s being proposed near Zurich, why it’s...

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The dramatic freezing of Ferdinand Marcos’s assets in Switzerland

2026-03-24

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2026-03-24

Forty years ago Switzerland froze the assets of toppled Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos under dramatic circumstances. This move marked a turning point in how Switzerland deals with assets belonging to politically exposed people. March 24, 1986, started as a quiet day in Bern. It was a Monday, and the Swiss parliament’s spring session had just …

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Truth or tale: can any foreigner place millions at a Swiss bank?

2026-03-24

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2026-03-24

Scandals featuring foreign despots hiding assets in Switzerland have prompted Swissinfo readers to ask if it is true that anyone can place huge sums of money in the country’s financial institutions. Anyone can request to open an account at a bank in Switzerland, the Swiss Bankers Association explains on its website. But first, a potential …

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We travelled from Switzerland to Denmark by train – the journey took 24 hours

2026-03-23

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After the Swiss parliament cut funding for a Basel to Malmö night train, Swissinfo journalist Kristian Brandt tried a similar route with his daughter. What followed was a day-long journey that shows the pluses, minuses and new opportunities for this alternative to flying. Visit Swissinfo to read more. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a...

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Amazon acquires Swiss delivery robot start-up Rivr

2026-03-23

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2026-03-23

Amazon has bought the Zurich-based start-up Rivr, which specialises in delivery robots. The spin-off from the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich, formerly known as Swiss-Mile, was valued at around $110 million (CHF86 million) in 2024, according to press reports. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Rivr CEO Marko Bjelonic confirmed …

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Swiss tourist faces charges in Bali for allegedly insulting religious holiday

2026-03-23

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2026-03-23

A Swiss tourist has been arrested by the Indonesian authorities in Bali accused of using expletives to denigrate a Hindu religious holiday observed on the tourist island. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Swiss man, whose age is unknown, faces up to five years in prison on hate speech charges, …

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Trainer maker On can use Swiss cross on sports shoes

2026-03-23

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2026-03-23

The shoe manufacturer On has been successful in its long-running battle with the Swiss authorities to use the Swiss cross on its running shoes. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The company has confirmed earlier media reports that the Swiss cross will be allowed to feature on its sports shoes. The … Continue...

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Swiss economists predict moderate growth in 2026

2026-03-23

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2026-03-23

The latest KOF Swiss Economic Institute survey shows economists holding firm on their 1% growth outlook for 2026. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Next year the same financial experts predict an economic recovery. while inflation is expected to rise gradually over the next five years. The 16 participants in the …

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Universal Postal Union orchestrates global postal network from Bern

2026-03-23

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2026-03-23

In Bern, a little-known organisation coordinates much of the world’s postal traffic. The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a UN agency, oversees a global infrastructure through which millions of letters and parcels pass every day. Just a few tram stops from the Federal Palace, the UPU coordinates the operation of a postal network that covers almost …

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Spring session wrap: parliament spares Swiss Abroad services from budget cuts

2026-03-23

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2026-03-23

The Swiss government's austerity package has been streamlined considerably by parliament. Federal funds for services linked to the Swiss Abroad have been spared. A big chunk of parliament's spring session was dedicated to the government's austerity package 27. The government wanted to save up to CHF3 billion ($3.8 billion) per year to comply with the …

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Parliament approves transit tax across Switzerland

2026-03-20

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2026-03-20

A transit tax will be introduced for road traffic that crosses Switzerland without stopping. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox On Thursday the House of Representatives approved a Senate motion to this effect by 173 votes to 13, against the advice of the government. The tax, proposed by Ticino parliamentarian Marco …

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Drugmakers reassess Europe as Trump overhauls drug-pricing rules

2026-03-20

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2026-03-20

The US president’s Most Favoured Nation drug-pricing policy has triggered an earthquake across Europe as pharmaceutical giants scramble to protect their bottom lines. As the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) drug-pricing executive order approaches, the policy, which is aimed at cutting US healthcare costs, is no longer just a protectionist threat …

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