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Of the 124 people who applied, the City Council selected 25.
Sunrise cut 147 jobs already earlier this year.
A family of four can expect to spend upward of CHF 5,000 a month on basic expenses alone, excluding housing.
Investigations so far point to a connection between the illnesses and the presence of Legionella bacteria found in shower-water samples in several cases.
A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has made it necessary to adapt this blanket begging ban so that it remains compatible with fundamental rights.
PwC's Swiss bonus cuts follow similar cost-cutting moves across the Big Four and major consultancies over the past year.
Someone who arrived in Switzerland at age 30 and contributed faithfully until retirement, for example, would reach only about 80% of the maximum pension.
The scam typically begins with an email or text message claiming that a suspicious or unauthorized transaction has occurred on the recipient's bank account.
Zurich Insurance Clears Final Regulatory Hurdles, Set to Complete Beazley Takeover October 2026
"Revolut is already Switzerland's leading fintech," said Julian Biegmann, bank's GM for Switzerland.
If your lease still references 1.5% or more, you are probably entitled to a reduction and should request it in writing.
Partners Group now expects performance income to represent around 20%–25% of total revenue in 2026.
The impact will depend on whether AI replaces employees or supports them.
Switzerland is set for another sunny, dry and unusually warm stretch.
Crucially, Lindt explicitly stated that no operational layoffs are currently planned.
For the UBS staff whose data was exposed, the incident compounds an already difficult situation.
Vontobel's relocation should force Zurich authorities to reconsider their tax and building regulations.
BACS, the Federal Office for Cybersecurity, first flagged the two SwissNovaChat Debt Collection Scam websites publicly on 6 April 2026.
The damage was severe: about 40 people injured and dozens of flight cancellations at Zurich Airport.
Swiss authorities are likely to face pressure to review security protocols for large public events, particularly those attracting thousands of attendees in open or semi-open venues.
Among people from the asylum and refugee sector, the number receiving employment support rose by roughly a third, to 1,624 people.
The company is using natural attrition to keep job losses "as low as possible," filling internal-service vacancies "very selectively" since the start of the year.
The bank recently announced plans to create around 3,000 new IT jobs in Hyderabad, India, as it expands its technology footprint there.
Replacement parts are also more expensive.
The potential job reductions could take place at Zurich’s headquarters on Mythenquai in Zurich.
Despite Raiffeisen attracting CHF 3.3 billion in net new money into investment, the bank is making 180 positions redundant.
Swiss said it could not yet determine with certainty what caused the pungent odor in the economy cabin.
Jobseekers were singled out as a specific target, lured with fake "dream jobs" or fraudulent investment opportunities.
Asian and African job seekers face up to 19% worse odds in Switzerland. Zurich just voted to do nothing about it.
Notably, Bitcoin saw quite a rally in the last five days, from $65k all the way to $79k.
City Police takes the fight to Basel Police Ofiicer accused to Federal Court.
Meanwhile, the Green Party City Councillor warns of a "hyper-elaborate experiment that stresses everyone out."
The Federal Council announced on 19 August 2026 that individual taxation will take effect on the latest date permitted by law: 1 January 2032.
Kandersteg, home to around 1,300 people in the canton of Bern, sits in a classic Alpine setting of jagged peaks, glaciers and green valleys.
Switzerland aims to develop partnerships, initiatives and joint approaches that will have a lasting impact beyond the Geneva AI Summit 2027.
More than 75% of vacant homes in the canton are rental properties.
"Switzerland should not join any military or defence alliance, nor should it cooperate with any such alliance," the proposal says.
The chicken recall follows other Migros product withdrawals earlier this year.
Authorities have not released further details about the man’s condition or the nature of his injuries.
Switzerland could be heading for its second-worst glacier melt on record.
In Zürich, the penumbral phase will begin at 3:23 AM CEST. The visibly darker partial phase will start at 4:33 AM.
The funds are primarily intended to cover the extra costs associated with Patriot missile systems and the acquisition of US-made F-35 fighter jets.
Is Bern looking to widen its network of armament partners beyond Europe?
Some improvement in business conditions is emerging for the third quarter, particularly in the wholesale sector.
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.
There are safe projection methods for people who cannot obtain certified solar eclipse glasses.
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.
Zurich Street Parade 2026 recorded 906 medical treatments before the last medical post closed shortly after midnight.
Swiss Post will also introduce a new category for bulky letters, aimed at making it easier for customers to send small goods.
Zurich public swimming areas near record after 2.26 million visits during the relentless Swiss Heatwave.
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