26 April 2024
Lured by Switzerland's high quality of life and competitive salaries, expats are drawn to work in this idyllic alpine country despite the challenges of obtaining one of its coveted work visas.
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.
Holcim reports a 2.4% drop in Q1 sales but sees a significant 7.8% rise in EBIT, outpacing forecasts with strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Swisscom withdraws its CHF 90 million lawsuit against Sunrise, reaching an agreement, details of which remain confidential.
Swissmedic grants Canexis Pharma AG the essential licenses for manufacturing CBD and THC-based pharmaceuticals.
Galderma Group AG announces a record-breaking start to 2024, with first-quarter sales surpassing $1 billion and a robust year-on-year growth of 12.4%.
The Swiss National Council's Economic Affairs and Taxation Committee pushes for the adoption of an Investment Review Act to prevent potentially risky foreign acquisitions of domestic firms.
Nicoletta della Valle, Director of the Federal Office of Police, will step down in January 2025.
Block 1 of Beznau nuclear power plant, Switzerland's oldest nuclear reactor, enters a comprehensive seven-week maintenance period.
UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher argues against increased capital requirements for major banks at the AGM, citing UBS's capitalisation.
Recent Swiss polls show favorable opinions on premium relief and cost brake healthcare initiatives, as well as an energy tax waiver.