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Swiss financial watchdog foresees greater uncertainty due to geopolitics

Finma sees great uncertainty among banks due to geopolitics

This content was published on Nov 18, 2024 The Swiss financial sector will face greater uncertainty due to the numerous geopolitical conflicts around the world, warns the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

The Compass Initiative calls for important treaties to be approved by the people and the cantons. The aim behind this is to prevent new agreements with the EU, such as those the federal government is currently negotiating with Brussels. According to the website, the focus is on preventing the "dynamic adoption of law".

Swiss billionaires oppose closer EU ties

This content was published on Nov 18, 2024 Negotiations for new agreements between Switzerland and the EU are nearing conclusion. However, the "Compass Initiative", driven by influential billionaires, seeks to raise the bar for these agreements.

How the Swiss help Madagascar’s cacao farmers confront climate change

This content was published on Nov 18, 2024 Madagascar is a key front line in the battle against climate change. It’s crucial for the future of Swiss chocolate, and the industry knows it.

Cantons have killed 39 wolves so far this fall

Swiss cantons have killed 39 wolves so far this autumn

This content was published on Nov 17, 2024 In mid-November, 35 packs of three or more wolves were detected in Switzerland. At least eight of them may be eliminated during the current hunting season. So far, at least 39 wolves have been shot in Graubünden, Valais, Vaud and St. Gallen.

Socar has around 200 Socar petrol stations dotted throughout Switzerland.

Azeri fossil-fuel cash cow brings controversy to Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 17, 2024 Socar, Azerbaijan’s state energy company, is a key source of public funding for the country. It also relies heavily on business in Switzerland, where it has not escaped scrutiny.

People queue up in Kilchberg ZH for Dubai chocolate

Chocoholics queue for Dubai chocolate in Zurich

This content was published on Nov 16, 2024 The "Dubai chocolate" has also caused a rush in Switzerland: queues formed outside the Lindt chocolate factory in Kilchberg, canton Zurich, on Saturday morning.

Shooting stars of the Leonid stream in the Swiss night sky

Leonid meteor shower to cross Swiss night sky

This content was published on Nov 16, 2024 Stargazers currently have the chance to spot shooting stars in the night sky. Until November 30, the Leonid meteor shower is lighting up the darkness.

Residential buildings stand in front of the "Brienzer Rutsch" the rockfall danger zone in Brienz-Brinzauls, Switzerland, Friday, May 12, 2023.

The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 16, 2024 The imminent evacuation of the mountain village of Brienz-Brinzauls is at the centre of our weekly briefing.

In search of the ‘authentic’ Swiss musical instrument

This content was published on Nov 16, 2024 The alphorn is the most emblematic instrument in Swiss folklore, but not necessarily the most authentic.

Most residents of Brienz GR stay in the immediate vicinity

Evacuation of rockslide-imperilled Swiss village in full swing

This content was published on Nov 15, 2024 On Friday, several trucks were deployed in the Graubünden mountain village of Brienz to evacuate the village.

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