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Roche builds new production building in Rotkreuz for 215 million
October 29, 2024
The pharmaceutical company Roche is expanding its site in Rotkreuz ZG. A new diagnostics production building will be constructed at a cost of 215 million Swiss francs.
Cassis calls for ceasefire in the Middle East
October 29, 2024
In Israel, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, violence is constantly fuelling new violence, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis told the UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday.
Two summits and an abyss: will the German “traffic light” turn things around?
October 29, 2024
Ahead of the industry summit with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), the Liberals have called for "directional decisions" by the "traffic light" government to stimulate the economy in the coming weeks.
Swiss Post continues to work on reducing the branch network
October 29, 2024
Swiss Post is continuing to reduce its branch network as planned. Partnerships are currently being sought for the 170 locations affected.
UN report: global economy weakening
October 29, 2024
Good economic growth rates are probably a thing of the past, according to a UN report.
Olympic Museum collects 200 objects from athletes in Paris
October 29, 2024
The Olympic Museum added more than 200 objects to its collection during the Olympic Games in Paris.
German liberals want “directional decisions”
October 29, 2024
In view of the economic slump in Europe's largest economy, the German Liberals believe that "directional decisions" in the coalition are possible in the coming weeks.
Swiss posts significantly lower profit despite good load factor
October 29, 2024
The mix of rising costs and low fares, particularly on long-haul routes, is putting pressure on the aviation industry.
Mirabaud appoints Lionel Aeschlimann as successor to Yves Mirabaud
October 29, 2024
There will be changes at the top of the Geneva-based private banking group Mirabaud.
Merger in Swiss film production
October 29, 2024
Against the backdrop of the so-called Lex Netlix, five Swiss film production companies are joining forces to form Swiss Studios.
Swiss tourism on the verge of new records according to BAK
October 29, 2024
The Swiss tourism industry remains on course for growth. Following the record summer of 2024, experts from the economic research institute BAK Economics expect a further increase in overnight stays for the 2024/25 winter season, mainly thanks to guests from North America.
Czech President Pavel on a state visit to Switzerland
October 29, 2024
Next Tuesday, November 5, the Federal Council will receive Czech President Petr Pavel on a state visit.
No “golden October”: too mild, too wet and too cloudy
October 29, 2024
Switzerland can kiss the "golden October" goodbye in 2024. The past month was clearly too wet, too cloudy and, thanks to the second half, also too mild.
Muslims were given pork in Graubünden prison
October 29, 2024
Following a search at the Realta prison in Cazis GR, the authorities have found undeclared pork in beef products.
Record number of cranes have crossed Switzerland
October 29, 2024
A crane migration of around 800 individuals recently flew over Switzerland. According to the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach, never before have so many individuals been counted at once in this country.
Swiss literature: New publications in November 2024
October 29, 2024
Prose, spoken word, essays and poetry by Swiss authors and writers who live in Switzerland: The Keystone-SDA news agency has selected new works that will provide food for thought in November.
Criminal proceedings dropped after chemical accident at Cabb
October 29, 2024
The public prosecutor's office in the canton of Basel-Landschaft has dropped the criminal proceedings against an unknown perpetrator following the chemical accident at the Cabb company in Schweizerhalle BL last April.
Graubünden authorities examine road closure for WEF strikers
October 29, 2024
Following a federal court ruling, the Graubünden authorities are examining possible road closures for the strikers at the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos GR.

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