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A Swiss scientific achievement that’s totally random

The project, conducted at ETH Zurich, involved two connected cryostats that cooled superconducting units called qubits, which behave according to quantum mechanics.Credit.

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Encryption systems rely on “random” numbers, but conventional computers can’t generate them perfectly. New research at the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich shows that quantum physics can.

Geneva bans elected representatives from wearing religious symbols in parliament

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Geneva bans lawmakers from wearing religious symbols in parliament

This content was published on Jun 14, 2026 On Sunday, voters approved a constitutional amendment to ban lawmakers from wearing visible religious symbols during parliamentary sessions.

Customs duties will remain in place after Trump, says SECO chief

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SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay

This content was published on Jun 13, 2026 The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.

KPMG’s study is the latest in a number of apparent AI hallucinations in reports by professional services firms.

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KPMG report contained AI hallucinations on benefits of . . . AI

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 Bogus case studies on UBS and transit systems exaggerated adoption of AI technology.

Technology group Hitachi builds headquarters in Otelfingen ZH

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Tech group Hitachi builds new Swiss HQ near Zurich

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 Hitachi establishes new Swiss headquarters near Zurich, creating 3,000 jobs in Otelfingen.

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Baloise and Helvetia merge to create new Swiss insurance giant

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 The Swiss M&A market reached record levels in 2025. Swissinfo looks at some of those deals and why they matter.

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Time’s up for Swatch?

This content was published on Jun 8, 2026 Beyond the fistfights for plastic watches, falling profits are increasing pressure for change.

UBS CEO reaffirms bank’s commitment to Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 UBS boss Sergio Ermotti has again dismissed relocation rumours, stressing the Swiss bank’s commitment to Switzerland as its headquarters.

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Swiss Post to cut 60 full-time IT jobs in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The company is to cut around 60 full-time equivalents in the field of IT in Switzerland and reorient its activities in this sector.

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Bank J. Safra Sarasin buys Saxo Bank and access to fintech

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 The Swiss M&A market reached record levels in 2025. Swissinfo looks at some of those deals and why they matter.

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