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UBS beats market expectations with $2.8 billion quarterly profit

UBS beats market expectations with a quarterly profit of USD 2.8 billion

This content was published on Jul 29, 2026 UBS posts a $2.8 billion quarterly profit, beating forecasts.

Administrative Court rejects Zurich’s basic assistance for undocumented migrants

Demographics

Court blocks Zurich scheme to provide cash to undocumented migrants

This content was published on Jul 27, 2026 The scheme violates statutory reporting obligations to the migration authorities.

History

The Swiss associate the birth of their country with 1848 rather than 1291

This content was published on Jul 26, 2026 A majority of Swiss people believe that the country came into being in 1848 with the creation of the federal state, rather than in 1291. They also regard William Tell as a legendary figure rather than a historical hero, according to a poll published ahead of the National Day on 1 August.

History

Solar Impulse’s round-the-world flight marks its 10th anniversary

This content was published on Jul 26, 2026 Exactly 10 years ago, Solar Impulse 2 made aviation history by completing the first fuel-free flight around the world.

Two young people standing in front of a sleeper carriage at Basel station

History

Interrail – opening up a world of possibility for young people

This content was published on Jul 26, 2026 The Swiss National Museum’s blog takes a look at the history of the European youth rail pass, launched in 1972 to immediate success.

A Chagall painting that had been forgotten for twenty years in a warehouse is now on display at the museum

Culture

Chagall engraving seized at French- Swiss border finally on display after 20 years in storage

This content was published on Jul 25, 2026 Forgotten for twenty years in a customs warehouse, an engraving by Marc Chagall has finally found its place in a French museum. “The Acrobat with the Violin”, created in 1924, will be on display from September at the Besançon Museum of Fine Arts.

A woman with two children by Lake Zurich.

Demographics

Why family support policies fail to gain traction in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 25, 2026 Family policy in Switzerland lags behind the rest of Europe – in part because of the country’s prosperity, according to political scientist Silja Häusermann.

For many Swiss people, holidays in France come to an abrupt end

Tourism Trends

Dozens of Swiss holidaymakers evacuated from French fire risk zones

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 Severe forest fires are currently raging in popular tourist destinations on the west coast of France.

Switzerland’s last tie manufacturer closes after 70 years

Workplace

Switzerland’s last tie manufacturer shuts shop after 70 years

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 Bachmann Krawatten AG, based in Zurich, is now closing down after 70 years in business. Eleven employees will lose their jobs.

Taking catharsis to its limits, but still respecting the peace of the neighbourhood: viewer in a NIFFF open-air session with headphones.

Culture

Night of the living horror fans: Neuchâtel Fantastic Film Festival is the temple of Cult

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 The NIFFF, which turned 25 this year, is Switzerland’s only big festival dedicated entirely to genre cinema.

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