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African Swine Fever Anticipated In Switzerland Soon

The National Council supports financial aid for the Swiss meat industry for losses due to African swine fever.

Why Does Nestle Add Sugar To Baby Products?

Nestlé's baby food products under fire for higher sugar content in developing nations.

Lucerne Asset Manager Jailed For Years

Lucerne financial advisor convicted of commercial fraud and forgery, sentenced to over five years in prison after deceiving investors.

Swiss Data Protection: Edöb Slams Digitec Galaxus

Digitec Galaxus urged by Swiss Federal Data Protection Commissioner to revise customer data handling practices.

Switzerland Moves to Ban Extremist Symbols

Switzerland's Parliament approves measures to ban the public use of Nazi symbols and other extremist insignias.

European Gas Prices Reach New 2024 Highs

Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, European natural gas prices reach a three-month high.

Swiss Life Invest in Telecom Infrastructure

Swiss Life Asset Managers enhances its telecom portfolio by securing a co-controlling stake in Telecom Infrastructure Partners.

Thurgauer Kantonalbank Merges Mortgage Platform

Thurgauer Kantonalbank merges its Valuu platform with Brokermarket to enhance mortgage brokerage services.

Federal Council Meeting in Aarau: A Historic Moment

The Federal Council's decision to hold its 19th "extra muros" meeting in Aarau reflects its commitment to regional engagement and it's historical significance.

Bcomp Secures $40 Million in Series C Funding: A Future of Fibre

Bcomp closes a $40 million Series C funding round led by major Swiss investors.

Switzerland Signs the Artemis Accords With NASA

Switzerland reinforces its commitment to international space cooperation by signing the Artemis Accords.

March Continues to See Highs For Those Seeking Asylum

March 2024 sees a significant rise in asylum applications in Switzerland, with Afghan nationals leading the influx.

Swiss National Council Reject An Increase in Child and Education Allowances

The Swiss National Council votes against a CHF 100 increase in child and education allowances.

UBS Need To Increase Capital By 10-15 Billion Claims Reuters

Switzerland's finance minister endorses estimates that UBS might need an additional $15 to $25 billion in capital under new regulatory proposals.

Switzerland To Send CHF 19M To Sudan

Switzerland contributes CHF 19 million at the Paris donor conference, focusing on humanitarian relief.

Zurich is Burning the Böögg: The Start of Summer

Zurich's Sechseläuten festival features the Böögg's burning, a guest appearance by Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Teleworking Taxation Law for Cross-Border Commuters: National Council Approve

With a unanimous vote, the Swiss National Council enacts a federal law regulating telework taxation for cross-border commuters.

Swiss Insurance and Pension Funds Increase Their Stake in the Mortgage Market

Helvetia subsidiary Moneypark reports a rise in mortgage contributions from insurance and pension sectors, hitting a record 45% of brokered volumes in Q1 2024.