A new wave of watchmakers respects classic Swiss designs
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The Swiss watch industry isn’t all about export figures and big-name brands. Meet the young designers and entrepreneurs reshaping the sector.
Switzerland’s Marco Sieber officially appointed ESA astronaut
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Sieber was chosen from one of 22,500 applicants and has now become part of the ESA astronaut corps which consists of 11 people from eight countries.
Swiss wheelchair athletes triumph in London Marathon
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Marcel Hug has won for the fifth time. Catherine Debrunner won in 1:38:55, more than six minutes ahead of fellow Swiss athlete, Manuela Schär.
Organic boom in Switzerland sees sales exceed CHF4 billion
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Sales of organic produce increased to CHF4.075 billion in Switzerland last year, with organic farmers achieving a retail market share of 11.6%.
Watches and Wonders: Geneva watch fair opens to uncertain times
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For one week, brands will be presenting new products and bestsellers. The industry is on a high, but the upswing is losing momentum.
Swiss chocolate-maker Läderach felt effects of scandal
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With Easter now behind us, we've all had our fill of chocolate. Yet one chocolate manufacturer finds itself grappling with a bitter aftermath.