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No heat records in sight (yet) despite the ‘dog days’

the term "dog days" derives from the constellation Canis Major, specifically its main star, Sirius. The dog days begin with the first rising of this star, visible from Earth. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that the heat during this period was due to the combined influence of Sirius and the sun.

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 The dog days—traditionally the hottest days of the year—began on Tuesday. However, the weather service Meteonews predicts that Switzerland is unlikely to see new temperature records in the near future.

A man sitting at a desk wotking on his laptop. he is wearing a blue suit. beside him are various papers, stacked, cables and a glass of water.

Swiss employees to work slightly more in 2023 than in previous year

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 The long-term trend is different with the weekly working hours per full-time employee decreased significantly, says a report by the Federal Statistical Office.

Switzerland’s shortest private railway turns 125 years old

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 Four stations on four kilometres: the Oensingen-Balsthal Railway (OeBB) has successfully resisted obsolescence.

Lindt & Sprüngli earns more in the first half-year

Consumers still crave chocolate: Lindt & Sprüngli reports higher earnings

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 Lindt & Sprüngli sold chocolate worth CHF 2.16 billion in the first half of the year. This is slightly more than in the previous year.

Julius Baer appoints Stefan Bollinger as new CEO

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 Bollinger will succeed Philipp Rickenbacher, who resigned in February after a significant write-down on loans to the Signa Group.

The insect situation in Switzerland (in the picture a butterfly) is considered 'worrying'.

Biodiversity loss in Switzerland in six graphs

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 Biodiversity loss in the Alpine nation is above the world average, and over a third of animal and plant species are endangered. Can the trend be reversed?

The data also show a slight increase in the proportion of overweight conscripts, reflecting a broader societal trend, according to the army.

Majority of young Swiss well-trained, army fitness test reveals

This content was published on Jul 22, 2024 More than half of young Swiss men and women are considered well-trained, with around 80% meeting the federal government's exercise recommendations, according to the Armed Forces 2023 fitness test.

Men and women walk around zurich city in corporate work outfits.

Swiss companies maintain financial stability amid European struggles

This content was published on Jul 22, 2024 Swiss companies continue to demonstrate financial robustness compared to their European counterparts, although corporate restructuring activities have increased in recent months.

Kudelski Group to sell Skidata division to Assa Abloy

This content was published on Jul 22, 2024 The Kudelski Group is selling its Skidata division to the Swedish manufacturer of locking and security systems Assa Abloy.

Help for the economy and agriculture after storms in Misox

Graubünden storm causes significant economic damage, prompting support measures

This content was published on Jul 22, 2024 The recent storm in Misox, in canton Graubünden, has resulted in severe economic damage, affecting SMEs, tourism, and agricultural land.

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