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PFAS limits largely respected in Swiss animal-source food

Food of animal origin: PFAS limits largely respected

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The Swiss authorities have analysed almost 900 food products of animal origin for the presence of PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals". Only seven samples showed values above the authorised limit.

Swiss economy shrinks significantly in the third quarter

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Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The Swiss economy has felt the full impact of the introduction of 39% US tariffs in August and the slowdown in the global economy.

Nuts are healthy and make you smart. Healthy fats and vitamins promote a healthy mind. That's why the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property provides its employees with nuts.

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Why Switzerland’s patent office spends tens of thousands on nuts

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property has an eight-year budget to keep its staff mentally fit by getting them to eat nuts.

The average income of Swiss households was CHF 7186 in 2023

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Average Swiss monthly household income in 2023 was CHF7,186

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The average disposable income of Swiss households was CHF7,186 ($9,040) per month in 2023. It therefore remained stable compared to previous years.

Vincent Ducrot, CEO of Swiss Federal Railways.

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Report: Swiss Federal Railways boss received death threats after contract awarded to Siemens

This content was published on Nov 16, 2025 Vincent Ducrot, CEO of Swiss Federal Railways, reportedly received death threats after awarding the German group Siemens an order for 116 new double-decker trains.

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from 39% and a pledge by Swiss companies to invest $200 billion in the U.S. by the end of 2028.

Global trade

Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal

This content was published on Nov 16, 2025 Swiss newspapers have questioned the deal struck with Washington and concessions made by Switzerland to allow the tariff rate on Swiss imports to be lowered from 39% to 15%. What exactly were they?

The idea that Swiss supermarkets would be flooded with American meat imports is exaggerated, says Michel Darbellay, deputy director of the Swiss Farmers' Union.

Global trade

Swiss farmers downplay impact of US tariff deal

This content was published on Nov 16, 2025 The recent US tariff rate cut deal has raised questions about the consequences for the Swiss farming sector.

University of Fribourg awards Alain Berset an honorary doctorate

Swiss Politics

Alain Berset awarded honorary doctorate by University of Fribourg

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 Alain Berset, former Swiss interior minister, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Fribourg.

Approaching the Helvetic way of life: an event centred on the Celts near Vully in 2017.

Swiss oddities

Why Caesar was wrong about the ‘nomadic trouble-making’ Helvetii

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 It turns out the Helvetii were sedentary networkers rather than nomadic warriors.

The tariff deal comes after a month-long diplomatic courtship by top Swiss officials, who deployed high-level teams to Washington, including missions led by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.

Trade policy

Lessons from the US-Swiss tariff dispute: when the ends justify the means

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 Tariff negotiations with the United States have been a steep learning curve for Switzerland and its trade diplomacy — and an unprecedented rollercoaster ride.

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