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Foundations support Swiss Press Council with 330,000 francs
September 30, 2024
A group of charitable foundations is supporting the cash-strapped Swiss Press Council with CHF 330,000 over the next two years.
Marco Campanella from Eden Roc Ascona crowned chef of the year
September 30, 2024
Marco Campanella has received the "Chef of the Year 2025" award. He is head chef at the "La Brezza" restaurant in the Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona.
Black Box Central Group – Who is behind the new Globus owner
September 30, 2024
The Thai Central Group has completely taken over the operational business of Globus from the insolvent Signa.
UN: 100,000 have already fled from Lebanon to Syria
September 30, 2024
According to UN figures, around 100,000 people have already fled to Syria since the start of the massive Israeli airstrikes in the northern neighboring country of Lebanon.
Globus is fully acquired by the Central Group
September 30, 2024
The Thai Central Group has taken over the entire operating business of the Globus department store chain.
Swiss fly less to the hot south in summer
September 30, 2024
During the summer vacations, slightly fewer aircraft flew from Zurich Airport to southern Europe.
Zurich public prosecutor’s office punishes “Junge Tat” for Pride disorder
September 30, 2024
The Zurich public prosecutor's office has sentenced right-wing extremists from "Junge Tat" by summary penalty order.
KOF Consensus Forecast with lower inflation forecasts
September 30, 2024
Economic experts expect Switzerland's economic development to remain practically the same as three months ago.
Living conditions in the asylum sector jeopardize the well-being of children
September 30, 2024
The well-being and development of children and young people receiving emergency assistance in the Swiss asylum system are at risk.
Wage differences in culture the same as in other sectors
September 30, 2024
Cultural workers are confronted with large wage differences. And they work under special conditions.
SNB buys foreign currency worth CHF 0.1 billion in the second quarter
September 30, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) once again purchased foreign currency in the second quarter of 2024.
KOF Economic Barometer continues to rise in September
September 30, 2024
The economic outlook for Switzerland brightened slightly again in September. The KOF Barometer rose by 0.
Roche subsidiary Genentech expands breast cancer portfolio with acquisition
September 30, 2024
Roche subsidiary Genentech has added new candidates for the treatment of breast cancer to its portfolio with the acquisition of biotech company Regor.
Two Swiss among the Nobel Prize favorites
September 30, 2024
Ahead of the Nobel Prize ceremony on October 7, the data company Clarivate has chosen the favorites for the prizes.
TeleZüri” was the first private TV station to go on air 30 years ago
September 30, 2024
On October 3, 1994, 30 years ago, "TeleZüri" went on air for the first time as the first Swiss private television station.
Clever foxes, stubborn donkeys: Are animal characteristics true?
September 30, 2024
Foxes are often associated with cunning and bees with diligence. This is due to humans, who like to project their characteristics onto the animal world.
Study identifies potential savings of 13.1 billion francs for cantons
September 29, 2024
A study has identified potential savings of CHF 13.1 billion in the cantons. Theoretically, over five billion francs could be saved annually in the education sector alone, as the analysis by the University of Lausanne and PWC showed.
Swiss director wins directing prize at San Sebastián Film Festival
September 29, 2024
Bernese filmmaker Piet Baumgartner has won a directing prize at the film festival in San Sebastián in northern Spain.

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