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Nitrogen inputs have barely declined since 2000, despite more than two decades of environmental policy.
The dismissals hit operations across six major Just Eat Swiss hubs, including Zurich, Winterthur, Bern, Biel, Fribourg and St. Gallen.
KPT approved 98% of off-label reimbursement requests, followed by Assura at 96% and Groupe Mutuel at 94%. CSS was just below the national average at 74%. Helsana approved 67%, Atupri 53% and Sanitas 45%.
The Zurich Affordable Housing proposal, set out in the 2027 budget, would channel the gain into an “extraordinary housing package” aimed at securing affordable rents.
"A strong social plan is in place to support the affected employees," said Sunrise.
The Mumbai announcement comes shortly after SWISS celebrated its inaugural flight to Bengaluru on 27 October. There is a broader push into the Indian market.
UBS confirms that an “internationally active technology company” would take roughly 9,500 square metres in the building.
UBS has repeatedly emphasised global growth and integration since acquiring Credit Suisse, while its Swiss workforce has continued to shrink.
The reported allegations place Rolex CEO Guido Zumbühl at the centre of the scrutiny.
“If millions of people in the industrialised world cannot find jobs with their good qualifications, then it is a societal problem, not a problem with your CV,” the YouTuber said.
“In Iran, being a woman is the first crime you have already committed in a theocratic regime,” said Tavakoli.
The Swiss regulator said that it granted an exemption from normal risk-diversification requirements because "Bitcoin has a long trading history and a particularly high trading volume compared with other cryptocurrencies."
Puneet Vyas, a UBS veteran based out of Pune India, will lead the global operational IT structure following the exits of former technology head Mike Dargan and infrastructure chief Paul McEwan.
Recently, the Swiss chocolatier scaled back employee perks, including its popular annual ski weekend, but ruled out layoffs.
Prosecutors pushed for a penalty of 18 years' imprisonment.
Will chief executive Mario Irminger unveil a “New Migros” plan at an event in Zurich-Oerlikon on 27 October?
The Federal Council wants large social media platforms and search engines to do more to protect children and young people. It has decided, for now, against a minimum age for social media use.
In Zurich, the deal is likely to be felt mainly through PureGym, whose network is concentrated in German-speaking Switzerland.
US tax filings show FIFA president Gianni Infantino received $1.76 million in 2024 from FWC2026 US Inc, the company running the 2026 World Cup, on top of his publicly declared FIFA salary. FIFA denies any breach of its transparency rules.
Personal data from about 890,000 Ricardo accounts has been exposed, including names, postal addresses and phone numbers. Three days after the breach was disclosed, users are receiving convincing WhatsApp messages that appear to exploit the stolen information.
Single-family homes rose 2.0% and condominiums 1.7% in the third quarter, as tight supply continues to outweigh higher borrowing costs. Zurich and western Switzerland led the annual increase for houses, while tourist resorts drove condominium prices.
A quarter of Swiss doctors are over 60, and one in three general practices is no longer accepting new patients. The shortage is most acute in primary care, paediatrics and psychiatry.
Zürcher Kantonalbank’s digital pension app Frankly remains limited to retirement savings, while Viac and Neon now offer free investing alongside pension products. Speculation suggests a “Frankly Invest” launch may be coming, but ZKB will not confirm it.
Around 1,000 people joined the demonstration in Bern on Sunday, but police prevented a march through the city centre. The rally marked one year since a Gaza demonstration descended into hours of rioting.
A party at Zurich’s Hardplatz escalated into a night of violence, with police pelted by fireworks, bottles and paving stones. One officer was injured and around two dozen containers were set on fire before police regained control at about 3am.
Unresolved Rolex allocation allegations hang over Bucherer as the head of its central Lucerne flagship store, Beat Schmid, leaves immediately after nearly a decade. The company has appointed tourism-sector newcomer Jessica Ternes amid reports of staff departures.
The 39% Trump’s Tariffs On Switzerland, which took effect in August 2025, was one of the most significant trade shocks Switzerland has faced in recent years
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) again names Switzerland the world's most innovative economy. The same index shows weakness in patent filings and venture-capital deal counts.
The City of Zurich recorded 8,225 unemployed people in September, while the number of registered job seekers rose by 11% year-on-year. Foreign nationals and men experienced the sharpest increases.
The bank's costly senior private bankers over 50, who manage client books worth CHF 1 billion to 2 billion, are particularly at risk apparently.
Could UBS separate its Swiss businesses from its international operations?
McEwen leaving the bank was already a news running in the Swiss circuits.
Trade, investment, AI and global conflicts were discussed as Switzerland's President met Indian Prime Minister Modi.
The Geneva SVP politician is among several possible successors to the departing federal councillor. Her banking career has drawn attention, but there is no evidence that UBS is backing her candidacy.
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.
Zurich’s 29th Oktoberfest will run from October 8 to November 7 at Bauschänzli, with Bavarian food, beer and live music.
ETH Zurich Falls to 12th Despite Higher Score as Tsinghua Moves Ahead.
"An unprecedented heatwave this summer additionally weighed on sales in Europe," said Lindt CEO Adalbert Lechner.
The city credits a new park above a covered motorway for much of its first-year progress.
About CHF 800 million is earmarked for individual premium reductions. Eligible residents will see provisional support deducted from their insurance bills from January.
Swiss regulator says Julius Baer exposure exceeded CHF 1 billion and orders continued oversight despite closing its investigation.
Travellers will be able to book rides through an app, but a safety operator will remain behind the wheel throughout the car trial.
In insurance, banking and financial services, and information and communications, AI could add between 1.7% and 1.8% points to annual productivity growth.
The victims were attacked without warning and assaulted with objects, including glass bottles and kicks to the head, while lying defenceless on the ground.
Is UBS Senior Leadership Again Considering Options For Leaving Swiss Jurisdiction?
The dispute is over how much freedom the government should retain to cooperate with security partners and respond to conflicts.
Zurich and Tokyo are the only markets in the highest risk category.
Ermotti’s campaign fails to shift vote as UBS suffers a clear setback.
Because Switzerland warms faster than the worldwide mean, a 3°C global scenario would translate to roughly 4.9°C of local warming.
The Swiss Market Index opened 0.336% higher at 14,000.25 points on Wednesday.
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