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Swiss mortgage interest rates rise slightly

Mortgage interest rates rise slightly despite SNB zero interest rate

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Interest rates for mortgages in Switzerland rose slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite the unchanged key interest rate of 0%.

Geneva researchers find new approach to combat schizophrenia symptoms

Geneva scientists find new approach for schizophrenia symptoms

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Researchers from Geneva have discovered a surprising connection in the brain that raises new hope for people with schizophrenia.

Birds increasingly visit gardens after the onset of winter

Birds increasingly visit Swiss gardens after onset of winter

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Species such as the juniper thrush and chaffinch, which prefer to live in farmland or woodland, were spotted more frequently at the weekend during the national count than in recent years.

Lindt & Sprüngli continues to grow in 2025 thanks to substantial price increases

Lindt & Sprüngli boosts sales thanks to aggressive pricing

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Lindt & Sprüngli sold less chocolate in 2025, but the luxury chocolate manufacturer was able to increase sales thanks to an aggressive pricing strategy.

More people are eligible to donate blood from February

More people in Switzerland can give blood from February

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 The criteria for blood donations in Switzerland will be relaxed from February 1.

Migration of carers to Switzerland has fatal consequences

Migration of German medical staff to Switzerland has fatal results

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 In German border hospitals, the mortality rate has risen by 4.4% due to the shortage of nursing staff.

Streaming service HBO Max launched in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 With the US provider HBO Max, another streaming service was launched in Switzerland on Tuesday.

UBS boss Sergio Ermotti plans to step down in April 2027

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Race for coveted role comes as bank fights Swiss government over threat of more stringent capital buffers.

UBS CEO Ermotti plans to step down in April 2027, according to press report

UBS CEO Ermotti reportedly planning to step down in April 2027

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti is planning to step down in April 2027, according to the Financial Times.

Bernina has been producing sewing machines since 1893

Swiss sewing machine maker ponders Thailand production

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 Swiss sewing machine manufacturer Bernina considers relocating production to Thailand.

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