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Swiss craft beer How the Three Ladies tickle the taste buds

Brasserie Trois Dames in western Switzerland has built up a reputation as a local brewer of quality beer since its creation in 2003.

By Samuel Jaberg, Sainte-Croix

A hard-earned thirst Micro-breweries battle for space in growing Swiss beer market

Switzerland’s love of beer is driving a boom in local craft beer brewers. Now home to more than 1,000 breweries, is there a risk of market saturation?

By Samuel Jaberg

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Asian guests Swiss tourist chief warns against Europe-only strategy

The director of Switzerland’s tourism marketing company has dismissed criticism that the country is overrun by Asian tourists.

This content was published on July 22, 2019 6:16 PM Jul 22, 2019 - 18:16

Future of transport Swiss teams rank highly in annual ‘hyperloop’ showdown

Two Swiss entries in the Hyperloop contest – a competition to develop futuristic high-speed transport pods – have finished in the top three spots.

This content was published on July 22, 2019 11:35 AM Jul 22, 2019 - 11:35

Currency dilemma Swiss policymakers caught in crossfire over franc

The adage in financial markets is “do not fight the central bank”. But can central banks fight the US president? The SNB may be about to find out.

By Eva Szalay

Smaller slice Switzerland could lose billions in global corporate tax reform push

Switzerland stands to lose up to CHF10 billion ($10.2 billion) as a consequence of attempts by other countries to change how multinationals are taxed.

This content was published on July 21, 2019 5:34 PM Jul 21, 2019 - 17:34

Week in Numbers A giant festival, lake pollution and Swiss arms exports

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a figure of some sort. Here are some of the most interesting statistics this week.

72nd Locarno Film Festival New director brings Locarno Film Festival back to its roots

Lili Hinstin is marking her first year as artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival with one of the boldest and most exciting line-ups in years.

By Eduardo Simantob

Stalemate ends US ratifies double-taxation deal with Switzerland

The United States Senate on Wednesday ratified a double-taxation agreement (DTA) with Switzerland, ending years of stalemate. 

This content was published on July 17, 2019 8:57 PM Jul 17, 2019 - 20:57

Delicate diplomacy Swiss-Saudi talks to take place amid export ban

Swiss State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Pascale Baeriswyl is to fly to Saudi Arabia for political talks that come amid an export row.

This content was published on July 17, 2019 7:18 PM Jul 17, 2019 - 19:18

Swiss magnet Crypto foundations continue to thrive in Switzerland

Yet more overseas blockchain firms are setting up foundations in Switzerland. But what’s in it for them?

By Matthew Allen

Sample survey  Organic produce comes wrapped in plastic 

Most organic produce sold in Switzerland comes wrapped in plastic, whereas the percentage is lower for non-organic produce, according to a survey.

This content was published on July 17, 2019 3:53 PM Jul 17, 2019 - 15:53

Affordable property For sale: Rustic cottage with lake view. Price: CHF1

Nine stone cottages have gone on the market in Italian-speaking Switzerland at CHF1 ($1.01) each – on condition that the buyers do them up.

By Rino Scarcelli

Environment Swiss fuel-related CO2 emissions remained stable in 2018

Despite an increase in the use of biofuels and electric vehicles, fuel-related carbon dioxide emissions remained unchanged in 2018 in the country.

This content was published on July 16, 2019 2:39 PM Jul 16, 2019 - 14:39

Facebook cryptocurrency Libra stablecoin wants Swiss financial regulatory control

Facebook believes Switzerland to be the appropriate authority to regulate its Geneva-based cryptocurrency payments system Libra, project head ...

This content was published on July 15, 2019 10:02 PM Jul 15, 2019 - 22:02

Vine and wine Geneva raises glass to international wine congress

The 42nd World Congress of Vine and Wine is being held this week in Geneva.

This content was published on July 15, 2019 2:19 PM Jul 15, 2019 - 14:19

Property market Rent in Swiss cities balloons

Most apartment rents in Switzerland’s main cities have increased over the past two years, with Zurich remaining the priciest place for property. 

This content was published on July 15, 2019 11:18 AM Jul 15, 2019 - 11:18

commodities cleanup Trafigura ends use of middlemen after corruption probes

Trafigura, one of the world’s biggest commodity traders, is to stop using intermediaries who help set up contracts in resource-rich countries.

Collector's item? Old Swiss trains get chance at new life online

The Swiss Federal Railways is selling its old locomotives, rails, switches and more on the Internet.

This content was published on July 14, 2019 3:56 PM Jul 14, 2019 - 15:56

winegrowers' festival Swiss artist Daniele Finzi Pasca designs the 2019 Fête des Vignerons

A portrait of the stage director and choreographer from Ticino, the designer behind the 2019 Fête des Vignerons, which opens in Vevey on July 18.

By Ghania Adamo

Week in Numbers A missed fly-by, worker shortfall and stashed cash

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure.  6 A Swiss aerial ...