Swiss inflation at historic peak
The increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the previous month can be attributed to various factors, including the rise in house rental prices…
Switzerland’s innovative underground logistics project takes shape
Cargo sous terrain (CST) has reached the first milestones to develop the entire Swiss network, which is expected to be ready by 2045 in…
Swiss tourism despite all crises with strong growth
According to the tourism forecasts published today by BAK Economics on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), demand…
Climate Strategy 2050 submitted for public consultation in Liechtenstein
The government launched the public consultation on Climate Strategy 2050 and adopted the consultation report on raising the climate target…
The federal government strengthens protection of livestock for the 2022 alpine season
The federal government is making additional funds available for the 2022 alpine season for livestock protection given the increase in the…
Switzerland to a national drought prevention and warning system
Switzerland plans to set up an early detection and warning system to detect approaching critical situations several weeks in advance and…
Conference for equal pay in the public sector
Specialists from cantons, municipalities and parastatal companies met in Bern at a conference organized by the Federal Office for Women's…
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 22—26 May 2022
Davos, Switzerland May 22-26, 2022 will host the annual meeting of the that will bring together more than 2,000 leaders and experts from…
Hydropower in Switzerland
Hydropower is one of the world's oldest energy sources, and is capable of generating electricity efficiently and with low environmental and…
Every third innovation promoted by Innosuisse represents a novelty on the world market
Studies by Innosuisse show that the funding used quickly benefits the Swiss economy and the implementation of projects in the market…
Innovation and energy policy between Switzerland and Italy
Since the establishment of the Italian state in 1861, Switzerland and Italy have enjoyed traditionally good relations, characterised by…
Public holidays in the Swiss Confederation
In Switzerland, the 26 cantons that make up the Swiss Confederation are free to set their own public holidays, with the exception of 1…
Excellent bilateral relations between Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Relations between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein are excellent, and the two countries are bound by strong ties of…
Photovoltaic boom in Switzerland
The Swiss solar industry is growing fast, and in the last two years has shown that it is capable of handling this increase in demand and of…
Wine consumption increased in 2021 in the Swiss Confederation
After the dip in wine consumption in 2020 due to the health crisis, consumption increased in 2021 to 255 million liters. Despite the…
The USA becomes Switzerland’s top export market in 2021
Foreign trade between Switzerland and the USA is booming. Exports have tripled in the last twenty years, reaching their current peak of CHF…