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SBB Cargo cuts 65 jobs in Ticino and German-speaking Switzerland

Swiss Federal Railways’ freight division to cut 65 jobs

This content was published on May 21, 2025 The majority of the cuts will hit staff in canton Ticino, with the rest affecting German-speaking parts of Switzerland.

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Difficult start to the year for the Swiss technology industry

Swiss tech industry struggles amid falling sales and US tariff uncertainty

This content was published on May 21, 2025 After a tough 2024, Switzerland’s tech sector is still struggling to find its footing.

FSO: sentences without parole almost halved in 2024

Short prison sentences nearly halved in Switzerland

This content was published on May 21, 2025 The number of short prison sentences with no early release fell by nearly half in 2024 compared to 2023.

Slight fall in corporate taxes in Switzerland

Swiss corporate tax rates edge down slightly

This content was published on May 21, 2025 Canton Zug remains the most tax-friendly canton, with a profit tax rate of 11.85%.

SWISS not flying to Tel Aviv until June 8

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will not be flying to Tel Aviv up to and including June 8 due to the current situation in the Middle East.

Low interest rates fuel the dream of home ownership

Low interest rates fuel Swiss dream of home ownership

This content was published on May 20, 2025 The dream of owning a detached house in the countryside remains widespread in Switzerland.

Italy and Switzerland agree on taxation of cross-border workers

This content was published on May 20, 2025 The Italian government has approved the agreement with Switzerland on the taxation of so-called teleworking by cross-border commuters.

Nestlé water scandal: Report accuses state of "cover-up"

Nestlé water scandal: French state accused of cover-up

This content was published on May 20, 2025 In the scandal surrounding the illegal treatment of mineral water in France, there was reportedly a cover-up of unauthorised practices by Swiss food giant Nestlé.

The federal administration's civilian fleet is too large

Air fleet of Swiss administration deemed too large

This content was published on May 20, 2025 In the view of the Swiss Federal Audit Office, the size of the fleet should be reduced or the aircraft leased to improve cost-effectiveness.

MSC Cruises orders two more sea giants, order 3 billion

MSC Cruises places CHF3 billion order for two more sea giants

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Italo-Swiss company MSC Crociere has confirmed an order to the Saint-Nazaire Atlantic Shipyards for two ships worth around €3.5 billion.

Switzerland has been measuring in metres for 150 years

Swiss mark 150 years of measuring in metric

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Switzerland has been measuring in metres and weighing in kilograms for exactly 150 years.

Agreement against pandemics approved by WHO members

Anti-pandemic agreement approved by WHO members

This content was published on May 20, 2025 The historic agreement to better prepare the world for future pandemics has been formally approved in Geneva.

Skyguide's financial situation is "worrying" according to financial auditors

Auditors: financial situation of Swiss air traffic controller ‘worrying’

This content was published on May 20, 2025 The federal financial auditors are now sounding the alarm: Skyguide’s financial situation is “very worrying”.

Situation above Blatten VS remained calm during the night

Situation calm overnight above Swiss village facing avalanche

This content was published on May 20, 2025 The situation in the Valais village of Blatten VS, which was threatened by a landslide, remained calm on Tuesday night. The anxiety continues, especially for the 300 evacuated residents.

Two die in avalanche in southwestern Switzerland

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Two ski tourers were caught in an avalanche on the Alphubel near Täsch, canton Valais, on Saturday and were fatally injured.

Swiss consumers turn their backs on "Made in the USA

Most Swiss ready to steer clear of US products due to tariffs

This content was published on May 19, 2025 A majority of Swiss and European consumers say they are prepared to opt out of buying American products like Coca-Cola and Nike in protest at US tariffs, a study shows.

WHO opens annual meeting amid financial crisis

This content was published on May 19, 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) boss, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says the Geneva-based UN agency has revised down its budget to $4.2 billion (CHF3.5 billion) for 2026-2027.

Bern police uncover major case of human trafficking

Swiss police break up major Chinese trafficking ring

This content was published on May 19, 2025 Bern cantonal police have smashed a major human trafficking ring. Five people are accused of luring over 100 Chinese women to Switzerland to exploit them as sex workers.

The Valais village of Blatten completely evacuated

Landslide threat: authorities order evacuation of Swiss mountain village

This content was published on May 19, 2025 The local authorities have ordered the complete evacuation of the village of Blatten and its 300 residents due to “imminent” dangers.

Half of men and a third of women too fat

Swiss health survey: 52% of men are overweight, 34% of women

This content was published on May 19, 2025 The results of the Swiss Health Survey 2022 reveal clear differences between men and women: 55% of women and 44% of men live with at least one chronic illness.

Switzerland announces funding of 80 million dollars for the WHO

Switzerland pledges $80 million to WHO

This content was published on May 19, 2025 Switzerland plans to give an additional $80 million (CHF67 million) for the 2025-2028 period to the World Health Organization (WHO), which is facing financial difficulties.