Report: Swiss Federal Railways boss received death threats after contract awarded to Siemens
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Vincent Ducrot, CEO of Swiss Federal Railways, reportedly received death threats after awarding the German group Siemens an order for 116 new double-decker trains.
Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal
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Swiss newspapers have questioned the deal struck with Washington and concessions made by Switzerland to allow the tariff rate on Swiss imports to be lowered from 39% to 15%. What exactly were they?
US tariff rate cut: Swiss press are upbeat but warn of high cost
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The Swiss press breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday following the announcement of a deal between Bern and Washington to slash tariffs on imported Swiss products.
New tariffs could enter into force in 10-12 days, says Swiss economics minister
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Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin says the date of entry into force of new customs tariffs with the US is unclear – but could possibly begin in 10-12 days.
Swiss and German foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine, OSCE and tariffs
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin on Thursday and Friday to discuss a range of issues from Ukraine to the Organization for Security and Co-operation (OSCE).
New RTS TV and radio studios inaugurated at EPFL campus
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The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) and its French-language service RTS have inaugurated a new TV and radio production site near Lausanne in western Switzerland.
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A Swiss Gruyère AOP cheese was crowned the world’s best cheese at the World Cheese Awards 2025, held this year in Bern, Switzerland.
Swiss authorities impose ban on sale of PFAS-tainted fish
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Pike and perch from Lake Zug in central Switzerland are too contaminated by PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals”. Their sale or distribution as food is forbidden with immediate effect.
Survey: how the pandemic changed Swiss leisure activities
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Fewer Swiss residents went to museums, exhibitions or cinemas last year compared to 2019. But there has been a rise in hobbies and creative activities, especially among 15-29 year-olds, according to a national survey.
Swiss tech sector feels the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs
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The Swiss tech industry remains under heavy pressure. On top of global political uncertainty and a strong Swiss franc, US tariffs are making life difficult for companies.
