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Why Has Switzerland Joined NATO Ammunition Support?

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

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.