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Axpo: ¿Qué sabemos del gran productor de energía suizo?

10 octubre 2022

Writing in local newspaper Tages Anzeiger today, Marius Huber takes a deeper look at Switzerland’s largest producer of renewable energy, Axpo Holding, and how Zürich may have made a mistake becoming mixed up with the company more than 20 years ago.

Switzerland named ‘most innovative’ country in the world

How Switzerland is responding the Iranian crisis, Swiss border patrol sound the alarm, and more in our roundup of news from October 4 – 7.

Lugano launches citywide bitcoin adoption

Businesses in Lugano – such as McDonald’s, art galleries, and other local companies – this week began accepting bitcoin as part of an initiative called Plan ₿.

Swiss officials: Conservation efforts fail to move the needle in Swiss energy crisis

Despite urging the Swiss for weeks to reduce their energy consumption in preparation for a looming shortage this winter, the Swiss have failed to do so according to a new report.

The social media storm surrounding Credit Suisse

Why Switzerland is not handing over Russian assets to Ukraine, Switzerland tackles its racism issues, and more in our roundup of news from October 1 – 4.

Credit Suisse CEO confident amidst plummeting stock

As shares in Credit Suisse fell by another 10 percent in early trading Monday, the CEO Ulrich Körner attempted to reassure the public that the globally significant Swiss bank has “what it takes to succeed.

Is this the end of Swiss banking secrecy?

28 septiembre 2022

Swiss banks have become the preferred haven for royalty and the wealthy elite to stash their money thanks to Switzerland's banking secrecy regulations.

Protests erupt following voter referendum

27 septiembre 2022

Switzerland’s gold refineries are under investigation, the winter forecast may ease the energy crisis and more in our roundup of news from September 23 – 27.

Just another Sunday in Switzerland: The voter referendum results

26 septiembre 2022

Yesterday, in a voter referendum recognized as the most important one of the current legislature, the Swiss voted to reform their pension system, and rejected bills aimed at strengthening the Swiss debt capital market by cutting withholding tax, as well as a citizen initiative to ban factory farming.

Credit Suisse in turmoil: Is the bank splitting up?

23 septiembre 2022

Hours after a report was published alleging that Credit Suisse was splitting into three parts, its stock began plummeting and the bank challenged the report – causing panic among investors.

Switzerland’s looming energy crisis pulling nation apart

22 septiembre 2022

Citizens are in the streets protesting new energy measures, Swiss Parliament has screeched to halt over proposed changes to Energy Act 2050, and the Energy Minister is under fire for suggesting Swiss residents "shower together" to save energy.

Switzerland closes its borders to Russian tourists

20 septiembre 2022

Switzerland signs contract with Lockheed Martin, a famous alpine restaurant goes up in flames and more in our roundup of news from September 16 – 20.

Parliament extends billions to Swiss energy providers: bailout or blackmail?

19 septiembre 2022

Members of Swiss parliament are decrying the government’s recent approval of a CHF 10 billion bailout package for local electricity providers – the hefty package comes days after Parliament also extended a CHF 4 billion credit line solely for energy provider Axpo.

Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer retires

16 septiembre 2022

Why a proposed nuclear waste site has Germany speaking out, the future of Swiss hydropower and more in our roundup of news from September 13 – 16.

How will Switzerland fare in Europe’s ‘War on Energy’?

15 septiembre 2022

Energy is the most pressing issue facing Europe right now: Where to get it, how much it should cost and how to distribute it.

Swiss electricity costs may hike as much as 280% in 2023

13 septiembre 2022

Why Switzerland may not be ready for the next earthquake, the Swiss connection to the crown and more in our roundup of news from September 9 – 13.

Switzerland may jail those who violate home heating restrictions

9 septiembre 2022

Nearly every day this week new information was released detailing how the looming European energy crisis will affect the lives of Swiss residents this winter.

How Swiss businesses became the casualties in Europe’s ‘War on Electricity’

7 septiembre 2022

SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen this week explores how Swiss companies are paying the price in Europe’s looming energy crisis and how some businesses are taking matters into their own hands.

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