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Shares of Logitech fell sharply on Wednesday after reports of a temporary shutdown at one of the company's supplier factories sparked concerns about potential supply disruptions ahead of the crucial year-end holiday shopping season. The Swiss maker of computer peripherals saw its stock decline by......
A Swiss court has ordered private bank Lombard Odier to pay a fine of 3 million Swiss francs ($3.68 million) in a long-running money laundering case linked to funds allegedly connected to Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president. The decision was issued by Switzerland's......
Swiss producers of Gruyère are adjusting their production and export strategies after higher U.S. import tariffs triggered a sharp decline in demand from one of their most valuable overseas markets. The latest tariffs imposed by the United States have increased pressure on Switzerland's renowned......
The United Kingdom and Switzerland have signed a new trade agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in services, digital commerce and professional mobility, marking one of the most significant bilateral economic accords between the two countries since Brexit. Announced in Bern on Monday, the agreement......
Swiss-based agricultural technology company Syngenta has appointed Hengde Qin as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership transition set to take effect on August 1, the company announced on Wednesday. The appointment marks a significant leadership change at one of the world's largest......
Swiss authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to stricter capital requirements for UBS, arguing that stronger financial safeguards are essential to preserving the long-term stability of the country’s banking system. The position reflects ongoing efforts by policymakers to strengthen oversight......
Flight operations at Zurich Airport experienced significant disruptions on Sunday after a technical issue linked to security arrangements for ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland affected air traffic control systems. According to Swiss aviation authorities, the problem emerged when a temporary......
Switzerland is facing a historic demographic shift as its birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to recent data highlighted by researchers and reported by Swiss public broadcaster Swissinfo. The average number of children per woman has dropped to 1.29, marking a new low and remaining......
Switzerland has confirmed that discussions between the United States and Iran are continuing at the Bürgenstock resort, reinforcing its long-standing role as a neutral venue for sensitive international negotiations. According to the Swiss Foreign Ministry, the country is providing a discreet and......
A large majority of Swiss citizens support stricter capital requirements for UBS, according to a recent public opinion survey, reflecting growing concerns about financial stability and the risks associated with large banking institutions. The poll found that most respondents favor stronger capital rules......
Swiss citizens are being called to vote on an unprecedented popular initiative proposing to set a demographic cap of 10 million inhabitants by 2050. This national vote comes amid intense European debates surrounding immigration and population growth. Championed by the Swiss People's Party (SVP), a conservative......
Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex has increased the global prices of its gold watches by an average of 5%, marking another adjustment in a year characterized by rising production costs and sustained demand for high-end timepieces. The latest increase reflects the continued rise in gold prices, which have......
Health authorities in at least three American states are monitoring residents who were aboard the MV Hondius, the Dutch expedition cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three passengers and left several others seriously ill during an Atlantic crossing. None of the......
