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Will chief executive Mario Irminger unveil a “New Migros” plan at an event in Zurich-Oerlikon on 27 October?
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.
S&P Global Ratings has confirmed Zurich’s AAA long-term credit rating but changed its outlook to “negative,” citing rising deficits, heavy investment plans and political risk around spending cuts.
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.
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?
Trade, investment, AI and global conflicts were discussed as Switzerland's President met Indian Prime Minister Modi.
The city has adopted 20 objectives covering access to services, participation and social cohesion. Preventing discrimination now has its own place in the strategy.
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.
The agency says its long-standing client relationship will continue, but with less work. Wirz has not disclosed how many employees will be affected.
"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.
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.
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.
Cembra framed the move as part of longer-term workplace and space planning rather than a cost-cutting exercise.
Ermotti’s campaign fails to shift vote as UBS suffers a clear setback.
Group CEO Andrej Majcen has publicly framed the restructuring as "an offensive play rather than a defensive one."
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.
The Federal Council expects a further pickup in global demand in 2027, with the rest of Europe.
According to Alertswiss, the fire is producing a strong, unpleasant odour and is disrupting traffic in the surrounding area.
Did Managing Director Florian Maurer accelerate the India/overseas outsourcing shortly before his own departure?
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.
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.
The exact cause of the accident is now under investigation by Zurich City Police.
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.
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