More More Credit Suisse collapse: consequences and open questions Credit Suisse collapse: consequences and open questions This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Mar 20, 2023 The consequences and open questions surrounding the dramatic rescue of Credit Suisse - a ‘too big to fail’ Swiss bank.
More More Credit Suisse agrees to CHF3bn takeover by rival Swiss bank UBS This content was published on Mar 19, 2023 Mar 19, 2023 Ailing Swiss bank Credit Suisse will be taken over by its rival UBS after a frantic last-ditch deal to prevent a catastrophic banking collapse.
More More Switzerland prepares emergency measures to deliver UBS takeover of Credit Suisse This content was published on Mar 19, 2023 Mar 19, 2023 Switzerland is preparing to use emergency measures to fast-track the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS.
More More Why asylum in Switzerland remains elusive for Afghan refugees This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Mar 20, 2023 Despite the deteriorating human rights situation under the Taliban, the Swiss continue to resist calls to facilitate entry and protection for Afghans.
More More Why the Swiss are boosting winter tourism in Kyrgyzstan This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Mar 20, 2023 Kayaking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are just a few of the winter activities the Swiss are supporting in Kyrgyzstan.
More More Podcast Inside Geneva: aid without women in Afganistan The Taliban have banned women from working for aid agencies. This week on the Inside Geneva podcast, host Imogen Foulkes asks: what will this mean?
More More Membership in Swiss assisted-suicide organisations reaches record high This content was published on Mar 18, 2023 Mar 18, 2023 A growing number of people are choosing to join assisted-suicide organisations in Switzerland. One of the factors is the aging society.
More More Most Swiss support closer ties with NATO, survey reveals This content was published on Mar 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023 Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine last year, most Swiss say they want closer ties with NATO – but not membership, a study reveals.
More More US ambassador laments slow progress on freezing Russian assets in Switzerland This content was published on Mar 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023 US ambassador to Switzerland Scott Miller has urged Switzerland to step up implementation of sanctions against Russia.
More More Swiss President regrets reference to ‘warlike frenzy’ over Ukraine This content was published on Mar 15, 2023 Mar 15, 2023 Following a backlash about his remark about a “warlike frenzy” over Ukraine, Swiss President Alain Berset says he regrets his choice of words.
More More Ukraine war: 100 cases identified for potential violations of sanctions This content was published on Mar 14, 2023 Mar 14, 2023 Switzerland has opened two new cases for violations of sanctions related to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, both concerning Belarus.
More More ‘I'm impressed how quickly Europe cut Russian gas’ This content was published on Mar 14, 2023 Mar 14, 2023 Switzerland is the world’s largest global commodity trading hubs. Making sure traders do more good than harm is a delicate task.
More More Swiss President ‘war frenzy’ remark sparks backlash This content was published on Mar 14, 2023 Mar 14, 2023 Swiss President Alain Berset is facing a domestic and international backlash after bemoaning a “warlike frenzy” over Ukraine.
More More Swiss charity warns of waning solidarity with Ukraine refugees This content was published on Mar 12, 2023 Mar 12, 2023 A civil society group says solidarity with refugees from Ukraine in Switzerland is waning more than a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
More More Swiss president defends neutrality and stresses human rights This content was published on Mar 12, 2023 Mar 12, 2023 Swiss President Alain Berset says Swiss neutrality must retain its central elements, notably a commitment to humanitarian law and human rights.
More More Protestors take to the street to demand strict Swiss neutrality This content was published on Mar 11, 2023 Mar 11, 2023 An estimated 3,000 demonstrators in the Swiss capital Bern have come out against the exports of Swiss war materiel and economic sanctions against...
More More Swiss under pressure over frozen assets of Russian oligarchs This content was published on Mar 11, 2023 Mar 11, 2023 The Swiss foreign ministry says it is aware of pressure by parliamentarians in the US and Britain over Russian assets in Swiss banks.
More More Join the discussion Banking & Fintech Matthew Allen Why should taxpayers foot the bill for rescuing Credit Suisse? Following the forced takeover of Credit Suisse, how can we make the Swiss banking system safer?
More More How a small cooperative extends a lifeline to Swiss abroad This content was published on Mar 19, 2023 Mar 19, 2023 Every year 30,000 Swiss choose to leave their homeland. A little known cooperative can help them with unforeseen challenges.
More More UBS in talks to acquire Credit Suisse This content was published on Mar 18, 2023 Mar 18, 2023 Swiss authorities orchestrate plan for UBS to potentially take over all or part of Credit Suisse.
More More Swiss government takes childcare in hand This content was published on Mar 17, 2023 Mar 17, 2023 Childcare is a private matter and very expensive in Switzerland. The Swiss parliament has now decided to lend parents a hand.
More More ‘An untenable equity story’: what’s next for Credit Suisse? This content was published on Mar 17, 2023 Mar 17, 2023 Credit Suisse's liquidity is not its fundamental problem, rather its business model is unprofitable.
More More A Swiss programme to train Ukrainian refugees in reconstruction This content was published on Mar 17, 2023 Mar 17, 2023 Topics include damage assessments, water and electricity supply systems, and rebuilding damaged buildings and infrastructure.
More More Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Mar 20, 2023 The number of new Covid infections has fallen in Switzerland, as well as the number of people being tested.
More More A world without Credit Suisse A world without Credit Suisse This content was published on Mar 20, 2023 Mar 20, 2023 The ailing Swiss bank and its image look set to slowly fade from our collective memory after the shock announcement of a UBS takeover.
More More The Swiss Miracle: Food This content was published on Mar 17, 2023 Mar 17, 2023 Heard of Cenovis or Malakoffs? A surplus of milk and a penchant for experimentation have given birth to unique delicacies.
More More What's triggering avalanches This content was published on Mar 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023 Avalanches are hard to predict. Researchers in Davos are simulating the effects of wind on fresh snow to better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
More More Gender bells, gender bells, ringing in the Alps This content was published on Mar 14, 2023 Mar 14, 2023 Should girls be able to take part in the Chalandamarz tradition? The debate is making quite a noise in one Swiss village.
More More Switzerland’s first blind politician on his career and direct democracy This content was published on Mar 10, 2023 Mar 10, 2023 Manuele Bertoli is the only visually impaired member of a cantonal government in Switzerland. How did he manage to become so successful?
More More ‘Cervelat is the ultimate Swiss food’ This content was published on Mar 7, 2023 Mar 7, 2023 Swiss gastronomy is brought together in a book for the first time.
More More Inside Geneva: how to hold China to account This content was published on Mar 7, 2023 Mar 7, 2023 The UN Human Rights Council is set to discuss Ukraine, Ethiopia, Iran, and more. Inside Geneva podcast host Imogen Foulkes asks: what about China?
More More Switzerland to get third back-up power plant This content was published on Feb 21, 2023 Feb 21, 2023 The Swiss government has signed a contract for a third back-up gas power plant to be operational from September.
More More Germany rules out bilateral gas solidarity agreement with Switzerland This content was published on Jan 17, 2023 Jan 17, 2023 Germany has suggested that a trilateral agreement with Italy and Switzerland would be the best way forward to secure supplies in case of shortages.
More More Swiss cinema adapts to energy crisis This content was published on Jan 14, 2023 Jan 14, 2023 The Cinémathèque suisse film archive has closed its doors to the public on Mondays in an effort to save energy.
More More Winter energy shortage unlikely in Switzerland This content was published on Jan 12, 2023 Jan 12, 2023 Switzerland is almost certain to have enough energy to meet its needs this winter, according to the Federal Electricity Commission.
More More Data centres account for 4% of Swiss electricity usage This content was published on Jan 8, 2023 Jan 8, 2023 Data centres are expanding rapidly in Switzerland, with such facilities already using more energy than the entire farming sector.
More More Plans for first Swiss liquefied gas terminal mooted This content was published on Dec 25, 2022 Dec 25, 2022 An industry association is planning to build Switzerland's first terminal for liquified gas in a bid to diversify the transport of gas supplies.
More More Swiss adopt EU target to cut power demand This content was published on Dec 21, 2022 Dec 21, 2022 The Swiss government has agreed to cut power consumption in line with the EU but will not impose a windfall profits tax on utilities.
More More University tool calculates carbon footprint of electricity mix This content was published on Dec 20, 2022 Dec 20, 2022 The Swiss university of Geneva has put online a platform that allows consumers to track the variations in the composition of the electricity mix used.
More More Price manipulation to be banned in Swiss energy sector This content was published on Dec 17, 2022 Dec 17, 2022 Switzerland plans to enact laws to prevent price manipulation and insider trading in its domestic energy markets.
More More New Swiss platform offers incomplete data on energy supplies This content was published on Dec 14, 2022 Dec 14, 2022 The government has launched a new portal for consumers to check Switzerland's energy supplies and to help prevent power shortages.
More More Big efforts needed to secure Swiss energy supply, says study This content was published on Dec 13, 2022 Dec 13, 2022 Major political and social efforts are needed if Switzerland is to secure its energy supply, says a new study.
More More Winter energy woes cast shadow over Swiss ski season This content was published on Dec 5, 2022 Dec 5, 2022 Swiss resorts are gearing up for a bumper season. But soaring power prices have resort managers scrambling for ways to save energy.
More More ‘Shortage’ dominates Swiss Words of the Year This content was published on Nov 29, 2022 Nov 29, 2022 After two years of pandemic-related Words of the Year, the energy crisis facing Europe has left its mark on the jury in 2022.
More More Swiss reserve power plant to be operational by February This content was published on Nov 28, 2022 Nov 28, 2022 A new 250-megawatt power plant in northern Switzerland will be functional on February 15, operator General Electric has confirmed.
More More Lights off: Swiss towns make Christmas energy savings This content was published on Nov 27, 2022 Nov 27, 2022 Many Swiss places will use energy more sparingly for their Christmas lights and markets. But they won’t do without the “Christmas magic” entirely.
More More Government moots backup plans in case of electricity shortages This content was published on Nov 23, 2022 Nov 23, 2022 The government has presented a draft step-by-step plan to come into effect should there be a serious shortage of electricity.
More More Swiss electricity boss: energy crunch has not been totally averted This content was published on Nov 21, 2022 Nov 21, 2022 The head of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission says it is important to keep saving electricity to prevent energy shortages this winter.
More More Government firms up plans in case of gas outage This content was published on Nov 16, 2022 Nov 16, 2022 In case of a shortage, households and businesses which heat with gas will be asked to turn temperatures down to 20°C.
More More Swiss government takes further measures to prevent energy crunch This content was published on Nov 9, 2022 Nov 9, 2022 The Swiss government has approved the use of emergency power generators for the coming winter to provide a total output of 280 MW.
More More Government sees no need for energy price relief steps This content was published on Nov 3, 2022 Nov 3, 2022 The Swiss government will not provide financial aid this winter to companies and households hit hard by surging energy prices.
More More Swiss companies cut production on high energy prices This content was published on Nov 1, 2022 Nov 1, 2022 One in ten companies in Switzerland have scaled back output because of high electricity prices before possible winter energy shortages.
More More The energy crisis is about to make your Swiss ski holiday more expensive This content was published on Oct 30, 2022 Oct 30, 2022 Swiss hotels, holiday apartments and ski passes look set to be more expensive this winter, largely due higher energy prices.
More More Report: Switzerland should get through winter without power restrictions This content was published on Oct 29, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 While Switzerland still faces an energy crunch, it should get through winter with enough power, a new study reportedly shows.
More More Report: solar power can reduce Swiss reliance on hydro This content was published on Oct 28, 2022 Oct 28, 2022 A study has outlined how new solar infrastructure, combined with existing dams, can help Switzerland avoid an energy shortage.
More More Energy crisis ‘will last many years’, says economics minister This content was published on Oct 22, 2022 Oct 22, 2022 Guy Parmelin says it is important not only to think about the winter, but to do everything to ensure that Switzerland produces more energy.
More More Annual Bern light show to go ahead despite energy crisis This content was published on Oct 22, 2022 Oct 22, 2022 Despite worries about power shortages, the light spectacle “Rendez-vous Bundesplatz” will take place again this autumn.
More More Swiss companies and towns join forces to save energy This content was published on Oct 20, 2022 Oct 20, 2022 Switzerland launches Energy Saving Alliance of companies, cantons, civil society and towns to preserve winter gas and electricity supplies.
More More Switzerland sets out power contingency plans for winter This content was published on Oct 19, 2022 Oct 19, 2022 The Swiss government has put forward a package of measures aimed at shoring up the country’s power supplies during the winter.
More More Mountaintop solar farms spark tensions in Switzerland This content was published on Oct 17, 2022 Oct 17, 2022 Building large solar parks in high-mountain regions is arguably an effective way to produce more power in winter. But it remains highly controversial.
More More Swiss companies brace for energy crunch This content was published on Oct 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2022 Companies in the industrial and chemical industries are preparing to manage higher energy costs this winter
More More Switzerland is well prepared for winter energy crunch, says minister This content was published on Oct 13, 2022 Oct 13, 2022 The Swiss energy minister has expressed optimism that the country is sufficiently prepared to deal with any energy shortages this winter.
More More Electricity firms on the hunt for Alpine solar opportunities This content was published on Oct 9, 2022 Oct 9, 2022 After parliament recently eased regulations for building high-altitude solar parks, seven Swiss firms are looking around for options.
More More President: ‘Russia using energy and migration as weapon against Europe’ This content was published on Oct 7, 2022 Oct 7, 2022 Swiss President Ignazio Cassis has spoken of a turning point for the continent at the first summit of the European Political Community.
More More Some 58% of Swiss buildings heated with fossil fuels This content was published on Oct 6, 2022 Oct 6, 2022 The share of buildings heated with oil has declined in recent years while gas heating as well as heat pumps have become more popular.
More More Energy crisis acting as drag for Swiss economy This content was published on Oct 5, 2022 Oct 5, 2022 The KOF economic institute has joined other forecasting agencies to lower its predictions for the Swiss economy.
More More Explainer: how the Swiss electricity market works This content was published on Oct 3, 2022 Oct 3, 2022 Switzerland is also suffering from the energy crisis, but a distinctive characteristic of its market is that it is only partially liberalised.
More More Swiss landlords fear lawsuits for turning down heating This content was published on Oct 2, 2022 Oct 2, 2022 Landlords and tenants oppose government calls to reduce heating to 19 degrees.
More More Swiss electricity savings drive slow out of the blocks This content was published on Oct 1, 2022 Oct 1, 2022 Electricity consumption in Switzerland remains at normal levels despite a government appeal for households to make savings.
More More Swiss willing to give up tumble-dryer but not hot showers This content was published on Sep 28, 2022 Sep 28, 2022 A survey by the Tamedia media group shows which things Swiss people would be most willing to sacrifice in the case of a serious energy shortage.
More More Swiss hydropower prepares for future energy shortage This content was published on Sep 16, 2022 Sep 16, 2022 The severe drought in Europe has hampered hydroelectric output across the continent. What is the impact on Switzerland, the water tower of Europe?
More More Switzerland braces for winter energy crunch This content was published on Sep 14, 2022 Sep 14, 2022 Explainer: why is there a risk of an energy shortage this winter? What is Switzerland doing to reduce gas and electricity consumption?
More More Fact check: will the Swiss be jailed for heating their homes above 19°C? This content was published on Sep 13, 2022 Sep 13, 2022 A rumour is circulating abroad that people in Switzerland will be fined – and even jailed – if they set their thermostat above 19°C.
More More CERN drafts plans to idle accelerators due to Europe’s energy crunch This content was published on Sep 5, 2022 Sep 5, 2022 Europe’s energy crisis is threatening to slow fundamental physics experiments at CERN, according to the Wall Street Journal.
More More Switzerland buys mobile gas turbines as energy backup for winter This content was published on Sep 3, 2022 Sep 3, 2022 The Swiss government has commandeered eight mobile gas turbines to strengthen the country's energy security.
More More Swiss population urged to save energy to mitigate winter shortages This content was published on Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 The Swiss government has appealed to the population to save on household energy ahead of anticipated electricity and gas shortages this winter.
More More Anxious Swiss invest in private power generators This content was published on Aug 23, 2022 Aug 23, 2022 Gas shortage and power blackouts? Households in Switzerland are upgrading.
More More Swiss prepare for energy shortage ‘extreme scenarios’ This content was published on Aug 20, 2022 Aug 20, 2022 Swiss government and cantons want to be prepared for “extreme scenarios” in the face of possible energy shortages this winter, an official says.
More More Swiss electricity providers face shocking challenges This content was published on Jul 24, 2022 Jul 24, 2022 How can blackouts be avoided given the volatility of renewable energies and the increase in electricity consumption?
More More Power rationing possible, warns Swiss electricity company boss This content was published on Jun 24, 2022 Jun 24, 2022 Swiss electricity company boss warns of an impending power crunch this winter, raising the spectre of rationing.
More More Decrypting Swiss energy bills This content was published on Jun 6, 2022 Jun 6, 2022 Until recently the increase of Swiss energy bills was slower than in most countries. This doesn’t mean part of the population does not feel the pain.
More More Switzerland mulls impact of possible EU ban on Russian oil This content was published on May 4, 2022 May 4, 2022 Brussels has proposed a phased-in ban on all imports of Russian oil as part of new sanctions against Moscow.
More More What the Ukraine war means for Switzerland’s energy policy This content was published on Mar 19, 2022 Mar 19, 2022 Switzerland gets almost half of its gas from Russia. An analysis of how the country's energy policy is being affected by the war in Ukraine.
More More 'Next winter will be difficult in Europe without Russian gas' This content was published on Mar 19, 2022 Mar 19, 2022 The US wants to cut dependence on Russian oil and gas, but this will be difficult for Switzerland and Europe, a top gas expert tells SWI swissinfo.ch.
More More Russia sanctions: Nord Stream 2 fires more than 140 people in Zug This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 Swiss-based company Nord Stream 2, which is in charge of the gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany, has made employees redundant.
More More Switzerland: the land of cooperatives The cooperative business model not only permeates the Swiss economy, but also forms the roots of its politics.
More More Switzerland – where the robots of tomorrow are born The country is known for its watches, chocolate and pharma industry. But in recent years Switzerland has also become a leader in robotics research.
More More Why melting glaciers affect us all Alpine glaciers could disappear by the end of the century. The consequences will be felt not only in the Swiss Alps but throughout Europe.
More More Anti-Semitism in Switzerland Anti-Semitic prejudices tend to rise to the surface during crises. Switzerland has a history of this kind of discrimination.
More More Listen to our podcast, Inside Geneva On Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes puts big questions facing the world to the experts working to tackle them in international Geneva.
More More In space exploration, Switzerland punches above its weight Nobel laureates, an exoplanet telescope, and instruments on board 50 space missions: In space, Switzerland is everywhere.
More More The changing face of International Geneva International Geneva is an important hub for multilateralism. But it is facing some unprecedented challenges.
More More Swiss CO2 emissions: Small country, big footprint The much-lauded Swiss quality of life has a dark side – namely levels of consumerism and convenience that jack up the national carbon footprint.
More More How neutral is Switzerland, really? The war in Ukraine is forcing Switzerland to explain its neutrality.
More More Why the world should take note of the Swiss apprenticeship model Some consider the system the “gold standard” in vocational training.
More More Science in Switzerland: the women driving change We present some of the pioneering women making a valuable contribution to scientific research in Switzerland.
More More How easy is it for foreign students to study in Swiss universities? Swiss universities are increasingly popular with foreign students, even in coronavirus pandemic times.
More More Swiss solutions for storing the energy of tomorrow The global challenge is not only to produce more energy from renewable sources, but also to store it efficiently and sustainably.
More More The fight for gender equality in Swiss art institutions Art museums are still mostly occupied by works made by men. Awareness has only recently been raised in Switzerland, stirring the cultural scene.
More More Fifty shades of democracy: can you measure people power? Can we really say who has the “best” democracy?
More More The Swiss Alps are beautiful, but are they biodiverse? The demands of a growing human population often clash with the needs of nature, a fact that regularly sparks political debate in Switzerland.
More More French, German, Italian, Romansh, English: How do the Swiss talk to each other? Switzerland's cultural scene is linguistically intertwined.
More More Can Swiss watchmakers survive more disruption? You no longer need a watch to know what time it is. Where does that leave the Swiss watch industry?
More More How did Switzerland become Switzerland? The most important chapters in Swiss history up to 1848 1848 saw the creation of the Swiss federal state and a unique democratic island in the sea of monarchist Europe.
More More How to guarantee the pensions of the next generation Switzerland faces a unique obstacle when it comes to preventing the pension system from collapsing.
More More The long road to women’s suffrage in Switzerland Swiss women had to wait until 1971 until they got the right to vote. Why did it take so long?
More More Why Switzerland needs workers from abroad Switzerland is an attractive place to work and the country needs specialists. But work permits can be hard to come by.
