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Schindler cut around 1,200 jobs in the third quarter

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 Schindler cut about 1,200 jobs in Q3, mainly due to a reorganisation of its new installations business in China.

First passenger flight: the Swiss A350 "Lausanne" took off on Saturday

Swiss takes its new Airbus A350 ‘Lausanne’ on maiden voyage

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 At 07:11 on Saturday morning, Swiss's very first Airbus A350, named "Lausanne", took off for the first time with a total of 233 passengers on board. Flight LX2152 is from Zurich to Palma de Mallorca.

Accident risk is three times higher at night in autumn

Night accidents triple as autumn sets in

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 With autumn and the changeover to winter time, night-time driving becomes more dangerous. The risk of accidents for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders triples in the dark and can increase tenfold in rain or snow.

Napoleon’s diamond brooch at auction in Geneva

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 In the recent sensational theft at the Louvre, jewellery from Napoleon Bonaparte's collection was stolen.

Supermarkets: ’15-30% more thefts with automated checkouts’

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 The introduction of self-scanning systems in retail outlets is causing a marked increase in misappropriation of goods, says retail expert Philip Meeth.

US duties? 'Chill out,' suggests former WTO ambassador

US tariffs? ‘Keep cool,’ suggests former WTO ambassador

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 Robust Swiss companies should not react too soon to the 39% customs barriers imposed by Washington.

Genevan man sentenced in Australia for drug trafficking

Swiss man jailed in Australia for cocaine trafficking

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 A 22-year-old Swiss man was sentenced on Friday to eight years and eight months in prison for drug trafficking in Australia.

The storm knocked over an electricity pylon supporting a high-voltage power line in Bière (canton Vaud).

Storm Benjamin leaves trail of damage across Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 Storm Benjamin caused strong winds, heavy rain, travel disruptions and damage as it crossed Switzerland on Thursday. In several locations, gusts exceeded 100 km/h.

Storm Benjamin sweeps across Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Heavy squalls caused damage in western Switzerland on Thursday morning.

Buying a house? One in two Swiss people empty their second pillar

Half of Swiss homebuyers raid pension pot for funding

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 More Swiss people resort to second pillar pension assets to buy homes.

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