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Swisscom submits 1,300 subsequent planning applications for 5G antennas

The Federal Supreme Court ruling, which requires retrospective planning applications for cell phone antennas that have been upgraded to 5G, has massive consequences.

Company formations down in July

More companies were founded in Switzerland in July 2024 compared to the same month last year.

Cassis expresses concern about developments in the Middle East

During a media conference at the Maison Suisse at the Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis expressed his concern about the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Reusable cup start-up Kooky tries its luck in the corporate business

The Zurich-based reusable cup start-up Kooky has given up its locations at SBB train stations and is now focusing on offices and universities.

Swiss stock exchange SIX suspends trading again

The Swiss stock exchange SIX suspended trading again on Wednesday afternoon due to technical problems.

Vaud allows shooting of two wolf pups

The canton of Vaud has authorized the shooting of two young wolves born in 2024 from the Mont-Tendre pack.

Swiss stock exchange resumes trading after IT glitch fixed

The Swiss stock exchange SIX will resume share trading at 11.30 a.m. following the breakdown on Wednesday morning.

Davos restaurant tenant convicted of racial discrimination

The tenant of the Pischa mountain restaurant in Davos has been sentenced to a conditional fine for racial discrimination because he no longer rented out sledges to Jewish guests.

Former Federal Councillor Sommaruga recalls the Istanbul Convention

On August 1, former Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga commemorated Switzerland's accession to the Council of Europe's Istanbul Convention against violence against women ten years ago.

“Digital lifestyle” reduces energy consumption according to calculations

The digitalization of everyday life can reduce energy consumption by 10 to 20 percent by 2050 compared to 2020.

Swiss stock exchange SIX suspends trading due to technical glitch

The Swiss stock exchange SIX suspended trading on Wednesday morning following a massive technical glitch.

Expectations for the Swiss economy less optimistic

Financial analysts and economists are less optimistic about the outlook for the Swiss economy than they were a few months ago.

Wrapping paper manufacturer Stewo lays off 37 people

37 of the 56 employees at gift-wrapping paper manufacturer Stewo International AG in Wolhusen LU have been made redundant.

“New” Bundesplatz in Bern celebrates its 20th anniversary

Exactly 20 years ago, the Bundesplatz in Bern was freed from cars. The redesigned square in front of the Bundeshaus, complete with water feature, was officially inaugurated on July 31 and August 1, 2004.

UN: Torture and ill-treatment of prisoners from Gaza in Israel

At least 10,000 Palestinians from the Gaza Strip are being held in Israeli custody "under deplorable conditions", according to a report by the UN Human Rights Office.

Swiss with lower profit in the first half-year

Swiss has further increased its turnover in the first half of the year. However, the profit cannot keep up with the record-high result from the previous year.

Globus parent company Signa European Invest Holding gets more time again

The co-owner of the Globus department store group has once again been given more time to settle its affairs.

SNB generates profit of CHF 56.8 billion in the first half of the year

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) posted a high profit in the first half of 2024. In the second quarter alone, however, there was a small loss.

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