Climate change and consequences
Rising temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and upsetting the normal balance of nature. This poses many risks to human…
The Swiss franc from one record to another
The Swiss franc fell below parity with the euro today. Thus, the decline of the common European currency in this exchange rate pair…
Switzerland focuses on hydrogen for a CO2-free industry
The Association for the Decarbonization of Industry has adopted a strategy aimed at developing holistic and rapidly implementable…
Switzerland supports start-ups and establishes Swiss innovation fund
The Federal Council wants to further strengthen the Swiss startup ecosystem and has decided to establish a fund open to all sectors to…
Peak oil demand will change global market dynamics
Once the peak is reached, the demand for oil will stabilise and then decline. In a growing market, there is room for everyone. In a…
Cooler summers in the city thanks to appropriate building materials
Cities get warmer than rural areas so the Federal Housing Bureau (FOH) has published a catalog for planners and developers who construct or…
Export boom for Swiss rail vehicles
An agile and dynamic Swiss engineering company is enabling tram and train companies to offer efficient and environment-friendly transport…
Electric power prices rising sharply in Switzerland
The Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) predicts a significant increase in electricity tariffs next year and possible supply disruptions…
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…