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Swiss government backs 2038 Winter Olympics bid

The Federal Council supports the organisation of the 2038 Winter Olympics

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 The Swiss government has backed plans to host the 2038 Winter Olympics and it launched a consultation to provide up to CHF200 million in federal funding.

Nestlé CEO apologises in video for baby food recall

Swiss food giant Nestlé apologises after biggest baby formula recall in its history

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Nestlé has recalled batches of infant formula in around 60 countries as a precaution, in what is the biggest recall in the company’s history.

Julius Baer COO and former interim CEO Nic Dreckmann steps down

Julius Bär COO Nic Dreckmann to step down

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Julius Bär’s COO and interim chief executive CEO, Nic Dreckmann, is stepping down from the executive board. He will be succeeded by Jean Nabaa.

Crans-Montana (VS): Jessica Moretti subjected to replacement measures

Crans-Montana bar owner Jessica Moretti barred from leaving Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Jessica Moretti, co-manager of the Le Constellation bar, will not be held in custody before the trial. Instead, she will face alternative measures.

New Year's Eve lice parade through Ausserrhoden on "Old New Year's Eve"

Swiss clauses ring in the New Year – again

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 From dawn on Tuesday, Silvesterchläuse (New Year’s Eve Clauses) travelled from farm to farm in canton Appenzell Outer Rhodes, northeastern Switzerland.

WEF confirms participation of US President Donald Trump

WEF confirms participation of Donald Trump

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 US President Donald Trump will definitely be attending this year's annual gathering of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Globus cuts almost 50 jobs at its headquarters

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 The Globus department stores' group is cutting jobs at its headquarters in Zurich and transferring central functions to the parent company Central Group.

Snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz, Olympic bronze medallist, dies in avalanche

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz dies in avalanche

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Swiss snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz, bronze medallist at the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano, died on Saturday when he was swept away by an avalanche in Valais.

Italy wants to take civil action after the Montana fire

Italy wants to take civil action after Crans-Montana fire

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Italy wants to become a civil party in the proceedings concerning the fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

Kleinbasel honour societies admit two women

Two women admitted to Basel festival honour societies

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 For the first time in hundreds of years, the three honour societies (Ehrengesellschaften) in Basel in the 14th century, two women have been admitted.

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