27 April 2024
Switzerland conjures up images of mountain villages full of peace-keeping citizens, but historically the Swiss have been far from pacifists and their neutrality was not
Baloise shareholders back the removal of voting caps, boosting shareholder rights.
The Swiss Council of States has approved an additional CHF 100 million for forest protection.
A Swiss Council of States committee's plan to merge army funding with aid for Ukraine into a CHF 15 billion package encounters resistance.
A judge's expressions of support for a climate activist lead to his disqualification from future climate cases by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
Thomas J. Jordan emphasizes the Swiss National Bank's forward-looking monetary policy and readiness to adjust amidst ongoing economic uncertainties.
Swiss cantons challenge Federal Council's education cuts, urging a 2.5% growth rate in funding for vocational schools.
Climate activists protest at Swiss National Bank and Holcim events, challenging investment strategies and environmental practices.
Peter Riebli wins SVP Baselland presidency with 180 votes, overcoming internal conflicts and scandals to lead the party forward.
Two young men have been fined and faced license revocations after their reckless driving videos on Snapchat and TikTok went viral.
In response to manipulated ballots in Ticino's municipal elections, Arbedo-Castione has sued unknown persons, citing election costs.
Swiss authorities report a decrease in surveillance measures in the past year, with property crimes being the primary focus of these operations.
A recent study reveals the slowdown in Swiss construction due to higher interest rates, with predictions for recovery as market conditions evolve.
Amidst calls to ease the administrative load on farmers, the Federal Council supports a risk-based approach to lessen farm inspections.
While Switzerland experienced a 4% decrease in company bankruptcies, however the real estate sector faced a significant 68% increase.
Sanitas Group's profits soar to CHF 38.3 million in 2023, with a 2.7% increase in premium income and over 40,000 new policyholders early in 2024.
On June 9, Geneva residents will decide on banning hate symbols like the swastika and enhancing political participation for foreigners living in the canton for over eight years.
Swiss wages rise by 1.7% in 2023, yet real wages fall by 0.4% due to inflation, underscoring the economic challenges for workers.
Amid a 5.9% sales drop and a strong Swiss franc, Nestlé sees a silver lining with a 1.4% organic growth in Q1, driven by strategic price hikes.