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Swiss watch exports down 2.8% in 2024

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 The watch industry had to contend with a weakening of its exports last year, which reached a volume of CHF25.9 billion ($28.5 billion).

Swiss exports reach new record highs in 2024

Swiss exports reach record highs in 2024 thanks to pharma

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 After a setback in the previous year, Swiss exports grew slightly again in 2024 and reached a new high.

In Switzerland, the idea has been discussed in various regions, but Geneva took the leap on January 1, implementing free travel for young people under 25 in training or on a low income. Elderly passengers now pay half price. The move has sparked political debate but has already been met with widespread public approval.

Free public transport – a Geneva success story

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 Young people who are studying or on a low income can now travel for free on public transport in Geneva in western Switzerland, while fares for elderly residents have been halved.

Swatch Group sees results plummet in 2024

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 The prolonged slowdown of sales in China and the strength of the Swiss franc were to blame.

Layoffs and hiring balanced each other out in 2024

Rise in Swiss layoffs but unemployment remains stable

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 Numerous layoffs characterised the Swiss job market last year but companies were also busy hiring.

Berne removes EU from list of stock market protection measures

Switzerland to lift EU stock market restrictions from May

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 The EU will be removed from the list of jurisdictions affected by Switzerland's stock market protection measures.

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This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 The second February 9 vote poll, a ban on international adoptions, work-life-balance and pensions: this in today's briefing.

Geneva Motor Show returns in smaller format

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 From March 7 to 9, the Geneva International Motor Show will showcase around 200 new cars from 30 different brands.

Nestlé: $1 billion to boost production in Mexico

Swiss food giant Nestlé to invest $1 billion in Mexico

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum said this investment is part of a government initiative to replace Chinese imports and enhance domestic production.

Markus Ritter, a parliamentarian from St Gallen

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This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Is being a farmer a stepping stone to a seat on the Federal Council?

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