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Esprit closes various stores in Switzerland
The Swiss branch of the Esprit fashion chain has gone bankrupt. A number of stores have already closed.
Visibility problems of the Euclid space telescope solved
The Euclid space telescope can see clearly again. The de-icing of the telescope was more successful than expected, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday.
Vitol posts significantly lower sales in 2023
Vitol lost a fifth of its turnover in 2023 compared to the previous year. This was due in particular to falling prices on the energy markets.
Migros with MMMini profit
Migros suffered a slump in profits last year. On balance, the "orange giant" only made a net profit of 175 million francs.
Canton of Bern writes a “red zero” in the 2023 annual accounts
The canton of Bern posted a deficit of 13 million francs last year. Finance Director Astrid Bärtschi (center) described the result as a "red zero" against the backdrop of the Canton of Bern's twelve billion franc budget.
UNRWA chief hopes Switzerland will resume support
The director of the Palestinian relief organization UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, has been heard by foreign policy experts from the National Council in Geneva.
Judge reads out interview transcripts of the Bruderholz defendants
The presiding judge in the case of the alleged bombers in Basel's Bruderholz district presented surveillance videos and interview transcripts to the Federal Criminal Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Thieves blow up ATMs in the canton of Vaud
Unknown perpetrators blew up an ATM in Yvonand VD at around 2.25 a.m. on Tuesday night.
Swiss luxury real estate is no longer a sure-fire success, according to UBS
Luxury real estate has become significantly more expensive in Switzerland. According to UBS, this is having an impact on demand.
Swiss subsidiary of the Esprit clothing chain is bankrupt
The Swiss branch of the Esprit fashion chain has gone bankrupt. A number of Esprit stores have already closed their doors.
Canton of Vaud posts deficit for the first time in years
The Vaud cantonal accounts show a deficit of CHF 39 million for 2023. This is the first time since 2004 that the canton has been in the red.
Proteins protect fruit flies from attacks by the immune system
Certain proteins protect fruit flies from damage caused by their own immune system.
Zurich Opera House presents program for Homoki’s last season
Zurich Opera House announced its program for the 2024/25 season on Tuesday. This will be Artistic Director Andreas Homoki's last season at the opera house.
Migros customers are filling their shopping baskets less
Migros customers changed their shopping behavior last year. Although they shopped slightly more frequently, they filled their shopping carts or baskets to a lesser extent, as company boss Mario Irminger explained at the annual media conference in Zurich on Tuesday.
Andermatt Swiss Alps makes a profit in 2023
Andermatt Swiss Alps (ASA) significantly increased its turnover last year. This was mainly due to the good performance of the real estate business, while occupancy at the luxury hotel "The Chedi" was somewhat lower.
Public transport fares will remain the same in 2025
The Alliance Swisspass has decided not to increase public transport fares in the coming year.
Appeal hearing against suspected bombers begins
The appeal hearing in the case of the suspected bombers in Basel's Bruderholz district began on Tuesday at the Federal Criminal Court.
Migros puts question mark behind Galaxus in Germany
The expansion of the online subsidiary Digitec Galaxus in Germany is currently not making Migros management happy due to the high losses.

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