| Storm Benjamin batters Switzerland, Brienz villagers seek permanent relocation and a curfew on Christmas lights sparks debate. Here are three stories from Switzerland this week. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=swissinfovideos |
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Four of the 36 F-35A fighter jets ordered by Switzerland from the United States will undergo final assembly and testing at RUAG’s site in canton Lucerne. The defence company is exploring how it can turn itself into a European centre for military aviation. The Swiss defence ministry is supporting the so-called RIGI project, defence company …
ABB to sell robotics division to Softbank Group
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The Swiss-Swedish technology group ABB is selling its robotics business to the SoftBank Group for $5.4 billion (CHF4.3 billion). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The original idea of a spin-off of the business as an independently listed company will therefore not be pursued further, as ABB announced on Wednesday. The …
Locarno Pact Turns 100: What Can Modern Diplomacy Learn? #switzerland #peace
2025-10-06
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This week marks 100 years since the signing of the Locarno Pact, which brought a brief moment of peace after the First World War.
Take a look at this video to find out how Locarno became the ‘city of peace’.
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Unlocking climate secrets frozen for 1.2 million years #switzerland #climatechange
2025-10-01
Swiss scientists are drilling deep into Antarctic ice that is more than 1.2 million years old to reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time. By analysing ancient air bubbles, the team at the University of Bern is uncovering greenhouse gas levels and glacial cycles from long before human influence.
These discoveries could help us understand natural climate shifts and offer powerful insight into today’s accelerating change and where our planet may be heading next.
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Last Swiss paper manufacturer cuts jobs due to high costs
2025-08-12
Perlen Papier in Root, canton Lucerne, plans to cut 65 jobs to reduce costs. In addition to measures to increase efficiency and reduce costs, job cuts are also unavoidable, the company announced in a statement on Monday. Employees have been informed of the measures and a social plan will be implemented, the statement added. +Get …
Swiss government working with firms to overcome high US tariffs
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The Swiss delegation that travelled to Washington has returned from talks on tariffs in the United States. The negotiations are now being conducted under the aegis of the government and the federal administration. “The federal administration has very close and regular contacts with the Swiss economy at all levels. Such cooperation has always been a …
Swiss National Bank supports measures to increase UBS’s equity capital
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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) supports the federal government’s measures to strengthen the capitalisation of UBS’s foreign holdings. The loss potential for the big bank under the various stress scenarios remains substantial. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss bank UBS already fulfils the “too-big-to-fail” capital requirements that will be implemented …
‘Switzerland must prepare for a return to negative interest rates’
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Given the low inflation, which in May stood at a four-year low of -0.1%, and the strength of the Swiss franc, negative interest rates could return in Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This is according to BAK Economics, which on the other hand considers the risk of a recession …
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