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BackBone Ventures Surpasses €20M Goal

Empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs, Backbone Ventures' 5502 Fund hits its €20M target.

Swiss Steel Face Big Losses: Must Increase Capital Now

Swiss Steel grapples with a staggering loss, plummeting equity, and a pressing need for a capital boost amidst weak demand and operational challenges.

39-year-old Norwegian Died While Snowboarding in Verbier

A Norwegian man's adventure turned fatal at the Verbier ski resort in Switzerland.

Neuchâtel Construction Investigation Expanded by ComCo

ComCo widens its probe into Neuchâtel's construction industry, now scrutinising 19 firms for alleged collusion in tenders dating back a decade.

Swiss Deportation

Council of States: Deportation Plans & Stricter Refugee Regulations

Amidst legislative debate, Switzerland's Council of States votes to explore third-country relocations for rejected Eritrean asylum seekers.

Switzerland & The EU Get Closer Together

The EU Commission embraces a pivotal moment, accelerating negotiations with Switzerland for a modernised partnership.

Open on Sunday

Open On Sunday? New Bill May Be Doing Just That

The motion, which calls for an amendment to labor law, goes to the Council of States.

More Customs Agents But Less Drugs Seized

Swiss Customs experiences a mixed bag in 2023: a decrease in drug seizures, a spike in doping agents, and a notable rise in meat smuggling, amidst a 10% growth in trade traffic.

Revision of the Patents Act

Revision to the Patents Act: Final Vote Coming

Switzerland's Council of States finalises patent law modernisation, focusing on non-suspensive appeals and thorough examination of patent novelty.

Swiss Hiring Momentum to Remain Robust

Nearly half of Swiss companies anticipate workforce expansion in the second quarter of 2024, showcasing resilience and growth.

SNB New Head of Communications: Claudia Aebersold

The Swiss National Bank announces Claudia Aebersold as the new Head of Communications, succeeding Susanne Mühlemann, to steer its communication strategy forward.

SBB Posts Profit

SBB Posts Profit: First Time in 3 Years – Trouble Ahead?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) records a CHF 267 million profit in 2023, a positive shift after years of losses, yet faces the uphill task of addressing its CHF 11.

Glarus Election

Election Battle For Glarus: Centrists Vs SVP

Glarus gears up for a pivotal second-round election on March 24, with centrist Daniela Bösch-Widmer and SVP's Thomas Tschudi vying for a key seat in a reshaped cantonal government landscape.

Swiss Consumer Sentiment

Swiss Consumer Sentiment: Still Low

Swiss consumer confidence continues its downward trajectory, with the Seco consumer sentiment index reflecting persistent economic concerns among the populace.

5/6 Missing Ski Tourists Found Dead in Valais

In a sorrowful turn of events, five out of six ski tourers were discovered deceased on Tête Blanche, with the sixth still missing.

EFTA Free Trade Agreement with India is Signed

After 16 years of negotiations, EFTA states, including Switzerland, sign a landmark free trade agreement with India, marking a significant milestone in Swiss trade policy.

100 Tractors Attend Farmers Protest in Lucerne

Lucerne farmers rallied with 125 tractors in Wolhusen Markt, advocating for reduced bureaucracy, fairer prices, and increased appreciation for their crucial role.

Sunday, March 10 – Weekly Roundup

Amid rising health insurance premiums, Swiss families find over 10% of their income consumed, and the intelligence service faces operational ambiguities.

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