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Swiss franc strengthens amid Middle East tensions

This content was published on Apr 19, 2024 Large overnight gains against the dollar and euro were however partially reversed as markets calmed down somewhat.

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Weather forces delays for Patrouille des Glaciers races

This content was published on Apr 19, 2024 This year's event has been further affected by unfavourable weather. It is hoped that Saturday will bring better conditions.

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Anti-Semitism ‘played no role’ in Raiffeisen Switzerland bank business

This content was published on Apr 19, 2024 A report commissioned by the bank found no evidence of anti-Semitism in its banking activities.

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Google Maps – a Swiss story

This content was published on Apr 19, 2024 Few people know that behind Google Maps lies a Swiss entrepreneur’s intuition as well as the Alpine nation’s long history of cartography.

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Alain Soral walks towards the camera. He is bald and wearing a black jacket, navy polo shirt and blue jeans. There are people behind him walking in the same direction.

Swiss court upholds conviction of essayist for homophobic remarks

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 The Federal Court has confirmed the conviction of far-right essayist Alain Soral for discrimination and incitement to hatred.

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Swiss drank less wine in 2023 – but more of it was local

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 Red still trumps white in Switzerland, although the gap is narrowing. Local wines are also clawing back market share.

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Appliance efficiency leads to drop in Swiss electricity consumption

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 In 2023, the country consumed 1.7% less electricity than in the previous year, largely due to more efficient appliances.

SNB can continue to ignore climate risks, Swiss lawmakers say

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 The Swiss National Bank won’t have to take climate and environmental risks into account in its monetary policy, parliamentarians have voted.

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Chatbots on the rise in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 17, 2024 Chatbots are gaining popularity in Switzerland. A growing number of people now favour being helped online by such digital assistants over human beings.

Swiss milk processor Emmi secures majority stake in Brazilian dairy Verde Campo

This content was published on Apr 17, 2024 Switzerland's Emmi is acquiring a majority stake in the Brazilian dairy company Verde Campo, strengthening its market position in Latin America.

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