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Soil contamination around waste incineration plants partly above guide values
October 30, 2024
The dioxin contamination around the waste incineration plant in Vallon VD is an isolated case.
Same number of lynx in the Simme-Saane region, more in Central Switzerland
October 30, 2024
The lynx density in the Simme-Saane region has remained stable over the last three years, while it has increased at a lower level in the Central Switzerland West region.
Sunrise CEO does not expect a rapid exodus of US investors
October 30, 2024
Sunrise CEO André Krause does not expect a rapid exodus of US investors following the spin-off of the telecoms provider from its parent company Liberty Global.
Changeable weather clouds the TCS campsite balance sheet
October 30, 2024
The Touring Club of Switzerland recorded around 900,000 overnight stays in the summer season ending at the end of October.
Fixed-rate mortgages fall to lowest level since 2022
October 30, 2024
Interest rates in Switzerland have been falling significantly again for some time.
Swiss expands route offering for the 2025 summer timetable
October 30, 2024
The airline Swiss is offering new short-haul routes with the 2025 summer timetable.
Retail sales in Switzerland impacted by the weather, according to GfK
October 30, 2024
According to market research institute GfK, sales in the Swiss retail sector fell in the first nine months of 2024.
Federal Council allows up to 20,000 tons more grain imports
October 30, 2024
Bread grain is in short supply in Switzerland due to the cool and wet weather in spring.
Ikea with decline in sales in financial year 2023/24
October 30, 2024
Ikea recorded the same number of visitors to its Swiss stores in the financial year ending in August as in the previous year.
SNB launches competition for new banknote series
October 30, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) wants to develop a new banknote series and is launching a design competition for this purpose.
Federal Council wants to increase donations of “expired” food
October 30, 2024
A lot of unsold food is thrown away in the retail trade. The Federal Council wants to counter this by increasing food donations.
Experts remain pessimistic about the Swiss economic outlook
October 30, 2024
According to financial analysts and economists, the outlook for the economic situation in Switzerland remains bleak.
KOF study: Trump tariffs would cost every Swiss 200 francs
October 30, 2024
The trade tariffs imposed by a US government led by Donald Trump would also have a direct impact on Switzerland.
Nationalbank plant neue Banknotenserie
October 30, 2024
The Swiss National Bank wants to develop a new banknote series and is launching a design competition for it.
UBS shares at new annual high after quarterly figures
October 30, 2024
UBS shares are trading significantly higher in early trading on Wednesday. The third-quarter figures presented in the morning and the further progress in the CS integration are being well received by analysts.
Roger Federer gives up the boathouse in Rapperswil-Jona SG
October 30, 2024
Roger Federer has decided not to build the planned boathouse on the shore of his villa in Rapperswil-Jona.
Organizations criticize treatment of children with Long Covid
October 30, 2024
Patient organizations have criticized the lack of understanding in schools and hospitals and the lack of school and medical care for children with Long Covid.
Spiess-Hegglin demands Ringier hand over profits
October 30, 2024
Former Zug cantonal councillor Yolanda Spiess-Hegglin is demanding CHF 431,527 plus interest from the Ringier publishing house.

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