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Switzerland’s 2027 Premium Rise Comes As Parliament Reworks Electronic Health Record

Health insurance premiums will rise by an average 5% next year, while Parliament is debating a replacement for Switzerland’s troubled electronic patient record system.

Business · Sep 30

Lindt Chairman Ernst Tanner Under The Microscope After Sales Forecast Cut

"An unprecedented heatwave this summer additionally weighed on sales in Europe," said Lindt CEO Adalbert Lechner.

Health · Sep 29

Zurich Sets Aside Around CHF 1.4 Billion For 2027 Health Insurance Premium Relief

About CHF 800 million is earmarked for individual premium reductions. Eligible residents will see provisional support deducted from their insurance bills from January.

Breaking News · Sep 29

Does UBS Technology Executive’s Reported Exit Signal Tensions Over AI Strategy?

Is Paul McEwen leaving the bank as technology operations goes under Beatriz Martin’s leadership? UBS has not publicly confirmed the reason for his departure.

Breaking News · Sep 29

FINMA Finds Serious Failings At Julius Baer Over Benko-Linked Loans, Russian PEP Clients

Swiss regulator says Julius Baer exposure exceeded CHF 1 billion and orders continued oversight despite closing its investigation.

Breaking News · Sep 27

Self-Driving Cars Hit The Road In Zurich On Monday

Travellers will be able to book rides through an app, but a safety operator will remain behind the wheel throughout the car trial.

Technology · Sep 26

Zurich Says AI Could Double Productivity Growth, But Jobseeker Rise Raises Questions

In insurance, banking and financial services, and information and communications, AI could add between 1.7% and 1.8% points to annual productivity growth.

Politics · Sep 25

Zurich Reports 41% Postal Voting Ahead Of Swiss Neutrality Referendum

The dispute is over how much freedom the government should retain to cooperate with security partners and respond to conflicts.

Business · Sep 25

Zurich Tops Global Property-Bubble Risk Ranking As Housing Shortage Deepens

Zurich and Tokyo are the only markets in the highest risk category.

Business · Sep 24

UBS Faces Parliamentary Setback As Capital Rules Tighten

Ermotti’s campaign fails to shift vote as UBS suffers a clear setback.

Climate · Sep 23

ETH Zurich Study: Switzerland’s Worst-Case Climate Scenario Now The Most Likely One

Because Switzerland warms faster than the worldwide mean, a 3°C global scenario would translate to roughly 4.9°C of local warming.

Breaking News · Sep 23

Swiss Market Index: Stocks Gain Monday, Pause Tuesday, Climb Again Wednesday

The Swiss Market Index opened 0.336% higher at 14,000.25 points on Wednesday.

Business · Sep 23

Switzerland Raises 2026 Growth Forecast To 1.7%, Warns Of Iran-Linked Energy Risks

The Federal Council expects a further pickup in global demand in 2027, with the rest of Europe.

Business · Sep 22

Swiss Re Shifts CorSo IT Jobs To India, Mexico And Slovakia As US And UK Cut Roles

Did Managing Director Florian Maurer accelerate the India/overseas outsourcing shortly before his own departure?

Breaking News · Sep 22

Sunrise Confirms 450 Job Cuts, Far Exceeding Earlier Speculation

Sunrise cut 147 jobs already earlier this year.

World · Sep 18

Is Switzerland Really The World’s Most Expensive Country?

A family of four can expect to spend upward of CHF 5,000 a month on basic expenses alone, excluding housing.

Expat · Sep 4

Swiss Rent Reference Rate Stays At 1.25%: Tenants Who Haven’t Acted May Still Be Overpaying

If your lease still references 1.5% or more, you are probably entitled to a reduction and should request it in writing.

Business · Sep 4

Partners Group Shares Plunge As Profit Falls And CEO Steps Aside

Partners Group now expects performance income to represent around 20%–25% of total revenue in 2026.

Business · Sep 3

AI Could Cut Swiss Office Demand By 7.9%, Raiffeisen Says

The impact will depend on whether AI replaces employees or supports them.

Breaking News · Sep 2

Temperatures Set To Meet Switzerland’s Heatwave Threshold This Week

Switzerland is set for another sunny, dry and unusually warm stretch.

Breaking News · Sep 1

Data Leak Exposes 1320 UBS Employees Facing Layoffs

For the UBS staff whose data was exposed, the incident compounds an already difficult situation.

Climate · Aug 31

Did MeteoSwiss Fail Again? No, SRF Meteo Did

The damage was severe: about 40 people injured and dozens of flight cancellations at Zurich Airport.

Business · Aug 27

Repair Costs For Parking Damage In Switzerland Jump By 45%

Replacement parts are also more expensive.

Crime · Aug 26

Fraud Calls In Switzerland Drop 75% After Caller ID Rules Extend To Mobile Numbers

Jobseekers were singled out as a specific target, lured with fake "dream jobs" or fraudulent investment opportunities.

Breaking News · Aug 26

IWC Confirms 18 Job Cuts In Schaffhausen, Union Says Wider Layoffs Feared

Allegedly CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr, who drives two expensive company vehicles, said that executive team members declined to accept pay reductions, and that IWC leadership intends to close stores in expensive locations.

Politics · Aug 21

Switzerland’s Individual Taxation Reform: A Timeline Now Set For 2032

The Federal Council announced on 19 August 2026 that individual taxation will take effect on the latest date permitted by law: 1 January 2032.

Local · Aug 19

What Switzerland Hopes To Achieve At The Geneva AI Summit 2027

Switzerland aims to develop partnerships, initiatives and joint approaches that will have a lasting impact beyond the Geneva AI Summit 2027.

Breaking News · Aug 17

Migros Issues Another Product Recall As Chicken Date Error Raises Safety Concerns

The chicken recall follows other Migros product withdrawals earlier this year.

Breaking News · Aug 13

Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse To Appear Over Switzerland On August 28

In Zürich, the penumbral phase will begin at 3:23 AM CEST. The visibly darker partial phase will start at 4:33 AM.

Breaking News · Aug 12

Zurich Unemployment Rate Rose To 2.9% In July 2026

Some improvement in business conditions is emerging for the third quarter, particularly in the wholesale sector.

Local · Aug 12

Zurich’s 60th Limmatschwimmen: Ticket Sales Open For Record Anniversary Swim

Marking the 60th edition, organizers are introducing a new category called ewz-Limmatstrom for Limmatschwimmen, an exclusive group that will be the first to enter the water and open the swim.

Science · Aug 12

Solar Eclipse Glasses Sell Out Across Switzerland: Here’s A Quick Solution

There are safe projection methods for people who cannot obtain certified solar eclipse glasses.

Science · Aug 9

Solar Eclipse 2026: Where To Watch The Moon Cover 90% Of The Sun In Switzerland

The eclipse will still be in progress when the Sun sets in Switzerland, so hills, buildings, trees or mountain ridges blocking the western or northwestern horizon could prevent viewers from seeing the most dramatic phase.

Local · Aug 7

Swiss Post To Raise Letter Prices From 2027 While Parcel Rates Stay Frozen

Swiss Post will also introduce a new category for bulky letters, aimed at making it easier for customers to send small goods.

Local · Aug 7

Swiss Heatwave Sends Zurich Badi Attendance Toward All-Time Record

Zurich public swimming areas near record after 2.26 million visits during the relentless Swiss Heatwave.

Business · Aug 4

UBS Hit With Record $125 Million US Fine Over Repeated AML Failures

Is the bigger risk that regulators now see UBS as a repeat offender that had years to fix the problem and did not?

Climate · Aug 4

Switzerland Battles Fresh August Heatwave As Zurich Braces For 35°C Again

This is Switzerland's fourth significant heatwave of the season.

Local · Jul 28

Zurich Court Blocks City’s Cash Aid Plan For Undocumented Migrants: Internet Reacts

According to the ruling, undocumented migrants are entitled only to emergency aid.

Business · Jul 27

Who Gets Hit As US Rolls Out New Tariffs On Swiss Goods: Pharma Next In Line?

The US is set to impose new tariffs under Section 232 on pharmaceutical products starting 31 July 2026.

Local · Jul 20

Is MeteoSwiss Becoming Less Reliable? Budget Cuts Continue As Public Frustration Grows

On social media and discussion forums, Swiss residents have voiced growing frustration with MeteoSwiss forecasts.

Politics · Jul 20

Why Has Switzerland Joined NATO Ammunition Support?

The partnership aims to shorten delivery times and make procurement more efficient for all participants.

Lifestyle · Jul 14

Swiss Cities Top Global Pay Survey: Zürich First, Geneva Second In Disposable Income

The study indexed New York's salaries at 100 for comparison purposes. Zürich achieved a salary index of 476, while Geneva came in at 457.

Breaking News · Jul 13

Britons Can Now Use E-Gates At Swiss Borders Thanks To £5.2bn UK-Swiss Trade Deal

The UK-Swiss trade deal also aims to scrap mobile roaming fees for travellers between both the countries.

Local · Jul 13

SBB Cargo Under Fire: Major Retailers Like Migros Threaten Shift Back To Road Freight

Negotiations between SBB Cargo and Migros on a long-term freight contract are ongoing, with SBB describing the discussions as "partnership-oriented".

Local · Jul 13

Why Are Petrol And Diesel Prices Rising Again In Switzerland?

Petrol and diesel prices rose during the weekend, with diesel now selling at CHF 2.00 per litre.

Travel · Jul 2

Switzerland Overtakes France And Germany As Top Schengen Destination For Indians

Swiss embassy and its visa partners have "really smoothened" the application process in India, both in terms of securing appointment dates and turnaround time for returning stamped passports.

Local · Jun 27

Geneva May Ease Strict Air Conditioning Rules Amid Swiss Heatwave

Geneva's regulations have stood out as an outlier even by Swiss standards. The debate is intensifying as the Swiss heatwave grows longer and hotter.

Politics · Jun 15

Tear Gas, Burning Cars, Hundreds Detained: Geneva’s G7 Protests Turn Violent

Geneva's G7 protests turn violent as protesters hurl bottles, stones, cement blocks, and fireworks at security forces. Buildings close to the UN campus have been damaged, while a bank's windows were smashed. A Tesla was also set on fire, left with "Eat the Rich" spray-painted on its side.

Local · Jun 5

G7 Summit: France Bans Protests Leaving Geneva To Absorb Activist Pressure

Swiss Armed Forces deployed as Geneva authorities and Anti-G7 Protesters clash over scheduled demonstration.

Local · Jun 5

Gunvor Geneva Headquarters Raided In Major Swiss Fraud Raid

Gunvor said it is not the target of the investigation and is cooperating with authorities.