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Majority of Swiss fear loss of prosperity in old age
August 27, 2024
The majority of Swiss people expect a loss of prosperity after retirement. People on low incomes and women in particular are worried about their retirement.
Tech industry remains on a downward trend in the first half of the year
August 27, 2024
The Swiss tech industry is not getting off the ground at the moment: turnover and incoming orders continued to fall in the first half of 2024.
Chlorine leaked from the swimming pool in La Chaux-de-Fonds NE
August 27, 2024
Chlorine has leaked from the technical room of the Les Arêtes swimming pool in La Chaux-de-Fonds NE.
Imprint describes Tamedia job cuts as “really bad”
August 27, 2024
The professional association of media professionals in Switzerland, Impressum, has reacted with indignation to the job cuts announced by Tamedia.
Voters support bilateral agreements and are willing to compromise
August 27, 2024
The Swiss electorate remains convinced by the bilateral agreements with the EU. A majority is prepared to compromise in the current negotiations, according to a survey published on Tuesday on behalf of the pharmaceutical association Interpharma.
Aldi adjusts product range due to online printing
August 27, 2024
The Swiss branch of the German discounter Aldi will focus more on food in future.
Zurich traffic expert convicted of passive bribery
August 27, 2024
On Tuesday morning, the District Court of Bülach ZH sentenced a former traffic expert to a conditional prison sentence of two years: The 33-year-old had pocketed 500 francs each from around 70 learner drivers - in return for a "benevolent test acceptance".
Positive mood among Jewish guests in Davos GR despite incident
August 27, 2024
A new anti-Semitic incident has cast a shadow over the vacation destination of Davos GR.
Tamedia plans to cut 290 full-time jobs
August 27, 2024
Tamedia wants to cut 90 full-time jobs in the editorial offices, but it is not yet clear exactly where.
Swiss economy grew by 0.7 percent in 2023
August 27, 2024
According to the latest data, the Swiss economy grew in line with previous calculations in 2023.
Water in Alpine rivers hardly ever comes from fresh rain
August 27, 2024
Fresh rainwater makes up only a small proportion of the water in Alpine rivers. As an analysis by a Swiss-Austrian research team shows, the proportion of water in Alpine rivers that is older than one month is around 93 percent.
Competition Commission fines gravel company millions
August 27, 2024
The Competition Commission (ComCo) has fined Kies AG Aaretal (KAGA) and its shareholders a total of CHF 5.
Migros Bank posts lower profit in the first half of the year
August 27, 2024
Migros Bank generated slightly lower income in the first half of 2024 than in the previous year and earned less on balance.
Hochdorf finds investor for operating business
August 27, 2024
The struggling Hochdorf Group is selling its operating business and going into debt restructuring moratorium.
Publishers call for more indirect press funding
August 27, 2024
Following the job cuts at Tamedia announced on Tuesday, the Swiss Media Publishers Association is calling for an expansion of indirect press funding.
Zurich Airport increases revenue and profit at half-year
August 27, 2024
Zurich Airport significantly increased its revenue and profit in the first half of 2024.
TX Group’s total sales remain stable
August 27, 2024
TX Group's total revenues remained stable in the first half of 2024. The digital platforms had a positive impact, while falling advertising income at Tamedia and "20 Minuten" and the declining print business had a negative effect.
Corrupt road traffic office employees go to court Bülach
August 27, 2024
Two Road Traffic Office employees and an examiner will have to answer to the Bülach ZH District Court today, Tuesday.

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