Nestlé’s position in Russia has come under renewed scrutiny after reports emerged that a local company has asked the Kremlin to place several of the Swiss food giant’s Russian subsidiaries under temporary state administration, a move that could significantly alter the company’s future in one of its remaining major markets. The request, first reported by…
Switzerland’s hotel industry recorded a modest improvement in overnight stays in July, offering a pause after several months of weakening demand. Preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office show that hotel overnight stays increased 0.3% from July 2025, with stronger demand from residents offsetting another decline among international visitors. The July result was notable because…
Swiss consumers are being urged to pay closer attention to the safety of electrical products after a nationwide inspection campaign uncovered a significant number of defective items on the market. According to newly released findings from Switzerland’s Federal Inspectorate for High-Voltage Installations (ESTI), more than one in four electrical products examined during the latest round…
Switzerland’s wine industry is entering uncharted territory this summer as grape growers across several vineyard regions begin harvesting fruit significantly earlier than normal, reflecting the growing influence of extreme weather on one of the country’s most traditional agricultural sectors. In some areas, vineyard crews have already moved into the fields during the middle of August—an…
Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz has strengthened its position in the rapidly growing biosimilars sector through a new strategic collaboration with Chinese biotechnology firm Shanghai Henlius Biotech, a move that underscores the industry’s intensifying race to capture opportunities created by expiring patents on blockbuster biologic medicines. The agreement grants Sandoz commercialization rights outside China for an…
A powerful Romanian drama has captured one of European cinema’s most prestigious awards. The Golden Leopard, the highest honor at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, has been awarded to Romanian director Florin Șerban for his film “Nu e locul tău aici” (“You Don’t Belong Here”). The award was announced during the festival’s closing…
Switzerland’s iconic mountains continue to attract adventurers from around the world — but rescue crews are facing a growing challenge. The Swiss air rescue service Rega reports that it has carried out 323 missions related to mountain accidents from the beginning of the year through mid-August. That’s 39 more missions than during the same period…
