News

Federal Council Outlines Closer Cooperation with NATO
Switzerland Explores Strengthened NATO Ties Within Neutrality Limits The Federal Council wants to strengthen cooperation with the North Atlantic defense alliance NATO.
Army Lacks One Billion Francs by 2025
Swiss Armed Forces Face Billion Franc Shortfall in Armament Funds According to a media report, the Swiss Armed Forces will lack one billion Swiss francs by the end of 2025 to pay for armaments purchases already made.
Swiss Sanctions on Russia
Swiss Sanctions on Russia: Neutrality in Question
Swiss Sanctions on Russia escalate as Switzerland aligns with EU against Ukraine aggression, challenging its long-standing neutral stance.
UBS 3 Year
UBS 3 Year Plan Unveiled: Strategic Outlook and CS Integration
UBS 3 Year Plan sets a bold course, merging with Credit Suisse, but challenges loom on the horizon.
Swiss Regulations and Investment
Swiss Regulations and Investment: A New Approach for Qualified Investors
Swiss Regulations and Investment see a transformative update with the advent of L-QIFs, marking a new chapter in the Swiss investment landscape.
Swiss Retail Trade
Swiss Retail Trade Sees Slight Growth in December 2023
Swiss retail trade experienced a marginal increase in turnover by 0.1% in December 2023, despite facing a seasonal decline month-over-month.
Fire in Mendrisiotto
Fire in Mendrisiotto: Blaze Engulfs House in Stabio
A significant fire in Mendrisiotto wreaks havoc in Stabio, with emergency services swiftly responding to the crisis.
Novartis underperform
Novartis Underperform: Sharp Decline After Disappointing Earnings
Novartis underperform becomes evident as shares plummet following fourth-quarter results.
Pierre Maudet
Pierre Maudet: State Councillor in Court for Car Collision
Pierre Maudet firmly denies allegations of a car collision in court, asserting his innocence in a disputed traffic incident.
Viridium Zurich Group Deal
Viridium Zurich Group Deal: Legacy Insurance Sale Called Off
Viridium Zurich Group Deal stalls, shaking up plans for the Zurich Life Legacy portfolio in Germany, as both sides seek alternate paths forward.
IP-Suisse Pork
IP-Suisse Pork: Migros Cuts Back Amid Consumer Shift, Farmers Seek New Markets
As Swiss appetites for pork diminish, Migros trims IP-Suisse pork orders by 10%, pushing farmers towards alternative buyers.
Swiss Vaccine Strategy Under Fire: More Doses Discarded Than Used
Swiss Covid Vaccines strategy faces scrutiny as 18.6 million doses are trashed, surpassing the 17 million administered.
Swiss Investment Decline
Swiss Investment Decline: A Setback for Start-Up Growth
Swiss investment decline takes a toll, with start-ups facing a 35% drop in funding, marking a significant downturn since 2011.
Swiss Industry Down
Swiss Industry Down: UBS Predicts Tough Times Ahead
Swiss industry faces a downturn with weak international demand and unfavourable exchange rates, UBS reports.
Swiss Watch Exports
Swiss Watch Exports Reach New High in 2023
Swiss watch exports lead the industry to new heights, with a remarkable year-end surge in 2023.
Swiss Corruption
Swiss Corruption Stagnant: No Progress in Transparency Ranking
Swiss corruption issues persist, with Transparency International highlighting Switzerland's static fight against corruption in its latest CPI report.
Bankruptcy and Julius Baer
Bankruptcy and Julius Baer: Spotlight on Signa Losses
Bankruptcy and Julius Baer take center stage this Thursday. The Zurich-based private bank faces scrutiny over its financial hit from the Signa Group's insolvency.
Swine Fever in Ticino
African Swine Fever in Ticino: Looming Threat from the South
Swine Fever in Ticino inches closer, now just 65km away, as northern Italy reports cases.

Related Stories

Stay in Touch

Noteworthy

the swiss times
A production of UltraSwiss AG, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
Copyright © 2024 UltraSwiss AG 2024 All rights reserved