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Zurich fears impact of rumoured UBS move

Zurich government fears losses in the event of a UBS move

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 UBS's departure from Switzerland would have a noticeable impact on Zurich as a financial centre.

Zurich paid 262,000 francs for the 'ZH 11' licence plate

Bidder pays CHF262,000 for Zurich ‘ZH 11’ number plate

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Zurich car number plate ZH 11 sold at auction for CHF262,000.

The National Council wants to authorise EU plant protection products more quickly

Swiss lawmakers want access to EU plant protection products

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Pesticides authorised in the EU should be available more quickly in Switzerland.

Council of States revises federal savings downwards

Swiss Senate prunes federal savings package

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Senators vote down several savings measures, such as international broadcasting subsidies.

Ruffled Republicans, the cost of LA fires, and Disney goes AI

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Parliament shelves plan to make the armed forces more flexible

Parliament approves proposal to make Swiss army more flexible

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 The Swiss army will be more flexible to meet the needs of its personnel. On Wednesday, the two chambers of Parliament accepted the conciliation proposal on the draft amendment to the Armed Forces Act.

'Influencer marketing presents risks, rules are needed'

Consumer groups warn against risks of influencer marketing

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 So-called influence marketing - the promotion of products on social media by influencers - has become very important, but it is very opaque and presents considerable risks.

Swiss plan more than two trips abroad per person in 2026

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 The desire to travel is increasing in Switzerland: in the new year, the Swiss want to take more holidays abroad than in 2025.

"Young" shark species have a higher risk of extinction

‘Young’ shark species are at a higher risk of extinction

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 Shark species that existed for less than four million years die out more frequently than older ones. This is the result of a new study by the University of Zurich.

Conspicuous asylum seekers should be housed separately

Switzerland trials segregating disruptive asylum seekers

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 Disruptive asylum seekers will be housed in a separate area in federal asylum centres. The State Secretariat for Migration is trialling a new accommodation concept from summer 2026.

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