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Genevans vote on income tax reduction
October 30, 2024
In Geneva, a tax cut, spatial planning and public transport fares are on the ballot paper on November 24.
Ex-unionist confesses to diversion of money in Bülach ZH
October 30, 2024
A former board member of the Kapers cabin crew union admitted in court in Bülach on Wednesday to diverting over 500,000 francs for his own purposes.
KOF Economic Barometer falls significantly in October
October 30, 2024
The economic recovery in Switzerland is faltering. The economic barometer compiled by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich fell by a whopping 5.
Swiss labor market cools significantly
October 30, 2024
The recent economic slowdown is having an impact on the Swiss labor market. The placement of permanent and temporary workers fell significantly in the third quarter of 2024.
Landis+Gyr wants to focus on America
October 30, 2024
Landis+Gyr is repositioning itself strategically. The plan is to focus entirely on America.
Syngenta Group third quarter sales at previous year’s level
October 30, 2024
Syngenta maintained sales and earned slightly more in the third quarter. The agrochemicals group suffered from the bad weather in the summer quarter, but now expects the markets to gradually stabilize.
UBS sees itself on track with CS integration
October 30, 2024
UBS believes it is well on track with the integration of Credit Suisse. During the migration of CS clients to the UBS platforms, the big bank transferred all client accounts managed in Luxembourg and Hong Kong in October.
Sunrise with slightly lower sales and slightly higher operating profit
October 30, 2024
Sunrise generated slightly lower sales in the third quarter, but earned a touch more operationally.
UBS beats market expectations with billion-euro quarterly profit
October 30, 2024
UBS generated a billion-euro profit in the third quarter of 2024 and once again significantly exceeded market expectations.
UBS posts quarterly profit of USD 1.43 billion
October 30, 2024
UBS generated a profit of USD 1.43 billion in the third quarter of 2024, significantly more than analysts had expected.
Swiss companies recruit very conservatively
October 30, 2024
Unsolicited applications from companies to candidates, tools with artificial intelligence or application management via social media: What is already commonplace elsewhere, Swiss companies hardly want to know anything about in the hunt for talent and new employees.
Spiess-Hegglin and Ringier in court in Zug for handing over profits
October 30, 2024
Former Zug cantonal councillor Yolanda Spiess-Hegglin and the media company Ringier are set for another round of negotiations today, Wednesday, at the cantonal court in Zug.
Kim Gordon impresses with spoken word singing in Bern
October 30, 2024
Rocker Kim Gordon, founding member of Sonic Youth, gave her only Swiss concert at the Dampfzentrale in Bern on Tuesday evening.
Sunrise spin-off approved by Liberty Global shareholders
October 29, 2024
The IPO of Sunrise is a done deal: The shareholders of the parent company Liberty Global have approved the spin-off of the Swiss telecommunications group.
Sunrise spin-off approved
October 29, 2024
The IPO of Sunrise is a done deal: The shareholders of the parent company Liberty Global have approved the spin-off of the Swiss telecoms group, as Liberty announced on Tuesday evening.
Scholz holds out prospect of “pact for industry” after summit
October 29, 2024
Following his meeting with business representatives and trade unions, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has called for a "pact for industry" to be forged together.
National Council committee does not want to cut agricultural spending
October 29, 2024
Farmers should receive at least the same level of federal support from 2026 to 2029 as in the current period.
National Council committee clearly rejects inheritance tax
October 29, 2024
The idea of a national inheritance tax is likely to have no chance in parliament.

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