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Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock

Swiss economy shrinks significantly in the third quarter

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.

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.

Strike and demonstration by construction workers in Zurich

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Around 1,500 construction workers protest in Zurich

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Around 1,500 construction workers took to the Zurich streets on Friday to protest against worsening conditions.

Swiss tech sector feels full impact of US tariffs in third quarter

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Swiss tech sector feels the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 The Swiss tech industry remains under heavy pressure. On top of global political uncertainty and a strong Swiss franc, US tariffs are making life difficult for companies.

Regulatory pressure intensified after the 2023 emergency takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS, which created a domestic behemoth with more than $3 trillion in assets under management.

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Swiss finance shrinks as regulators tighten grip on prized sector

This content was published on Nov 10, 2025 The ranks of Switzerland’s prized finance sector are shrinking, as tighter regulation and industry consolidation force smaller wealth managers and private banks to close or merge.

Almost 1000 construction workers demonstrate loudly in Basel

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Construction workers demonstrate in Basel

This content was published on Nov 8, 2025 Numerous construction workers in the two cantons of Basel and Aargau went on strike on Friday.

Construction workers strike: 7,000 workers in French-speaking Switzerland cross their arms

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Construction workers go on strike in French-speaking Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 3, 2025 Construction workers' strikes took place in French-speaking Switzerland on Monday, after the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino and Bern in recent weeks.

SBB: transport police with bodycam, positive result

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Swiss Federal Railways report fall in assault cases with bodycam use

This content was published on Nov 3, 2025 The bodycams used by the transport police in the past year have proved useful as a deterrent in conflict situations and for collecting evidence, says the Swiss Federal Railways.

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Employment prospects brighten slightly in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 3, 2025 In Switzerland, the outlook for employment has improved slightly as the construction industry and the services sector added jobs.

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