Switzerland

Healthcare

‘Guardrails’ needed for AI in healthcare, says Commissioner

Speaking at Davos, EU health boss Stella Kyriakides warned of the need to draw up safeguards on AI-driven tools used in the health sector including keeping human oversight over processes.

18/01/2024

Space

Europe's access to space guaranteed after Ariane crisis, says ESA boss

Speaking in Davos, the head of the European Space Agency (ESA) was optimistic that Europe had emerged from an ongoing crisis after years of rocket delays.

17/01/2024

Destinations

This Swiss city has been rated the most liveable for expats

Affordable housing shortages have led some popular cities to drop down the annual ranking.

17/01/2024

Switzerland

EU enlargement on the agenda at the World Economic Forum

As many countries are on the waiting list to join the bloc, European officials talk to Euronews' Sasha Vakulina about corruption, globalisation, and the challenge to expand from authoritarian regimes.

16/01/2024

Economy

Red Sea shipping disruptions could further fuel inflation, EBRD warns

Prices are likely to soar as the main route for one-tenth of the global seaborne trade is under constant fire.

16/01/2024

Switzerland

Zelenskyy: 'Predator' Putin will not be satisfied with frozen conflict

The Ukrainian president is attending the annual WEF in Davos, Switzerland, for the first time in person since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

16/01/2024

Green News

What is on the climate agenda at Davos?

Climate change is one of the biggest risks the world faces over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum.

15/01/2024

Switzerland

Conflict, climate change and AI get top billing at Davos

This year's motto for the week-long annual summit is 'rebuilding trust'.

15/01/2024

Work

AI to impact 40% of jobs around the world, IMF chief says

Kristalina Georgieva said now is the time to act to create a set of policies ensuring the impact of AI is beneficial not detrimental to humanity.

15/01/2024

Switzerland

More countries join talks on Ukraine peace formula, but not China

Ukrainian officials hailed it as a “good sign” that the number of participants in a string of conferences on Zelenskyy’s peace formula was growing.

15/01/2024

Switzerland

Pro-Palestinian activists hold first protest in Switzerland after ban

On the Global Day of Action for Gaza, protesters in Switzerland called for a permanent ceasefire in the region, accusing the country of being “complicit in genocide” despite its declared neutrality.

13/01/2024

Economy

Davos 2024: What the theme 'rebuilding trust' is all about

As we face an increasingly fractured and polarised world, this year’s World Economic Forum summit will look at ways of rebuilding and strengthening trust amongst global stakeholders.

11/01/2024

The Big Question

Learning languages helps you get ahead in business, says Nestlé Chair

The chairman of Nestlé, Paul Bulcke tells The Big Question’s James Thomas “To be part of or to really enjoy being in a country, there is no better way than speaking in the local language.”

08/01/2024

Business

UK hails post-Brexit finance deal with Switzerland

London financiers have largely lost access to EU markets, but the UK says its recognition of Swiss banking and asset management rules is 'ground-breaking'

21/12/2023

Economy

Swiss central bank leaves interest rate unchanged as inflation eases

The move comes on a busy day of central bank action in Europe, with the Bank of England, European Central Bank and Norges Bank announcing whether they will amend their own rates.

14/12/2023

Economy

Switzerland throws cold water on GDP growth predictions

Experts say Switzerland's economy will grow at a slower rate than expected in 2023 and 2024, but should accelerate the following year.

13/12/2023

Switzerland

Swiss police search for man who shot and killed two people

Police search for gunman who killed two people and left another injured in the Swiss town of Sion. It is a rare incident for the country.

11/12/2023

Economy

Here’s why Switzerland may not go for a minimum corporate tax rate

Switzerland may now be turning back on a minimum corporate tax rate, proposed by the OECD.

04/12/2023

Economy

Swiss economy grows as services sector provides support

The Swiss economy grew in the third quarter of 2023 with help from the services sector, although manufacturing continues to drag.

01/12/2023

Switzerland

Switzerland moves to ban Hamas and supports Israel's self-defence

The Swiss federal government has also allocated €93.36 million in humanitarian aid for the region at the beginning of November.

23/11/2023

Economy

Swiss government to assess the share of raw materials in GDP

Switzerland wants to take a closer look at its commodity trading and raw materials sector through the new figures.

22/11/2023

Art

'The artwork is not guilty': Swiss museum unveils Nazi era collection

A prestigious Swiss institution is attempting to navigate the troubled waters of displaying an art collection with questionable origins dating back to World War II and Nazi looted art.

13/11/2023

Lifestyle

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: Audemars Piguet wins Aiguille d’Or

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony is the pinnacle of the Swiss watch industry calendar, where the crème de la crème of watchmakers presents their best timepieces.

09/11/2023

Health news

Parkinson’s patient walks unassisted thanks to spinal electrodes

The “game-changing technology” could help restore movement in people with advanced forms of the disease according to Parkinson’s researchers.

08/11/2023

Business

UBS shares up by 4% despite $785 million loss following Credit Suisse

UBS shares were up by 4% as the Swiss banking giant cut costs faster than expected while moving forward with its merger with rival Credit Suisse.

07/11/2023

Lifestyle

Watch enthusiasts switch gender stereotypes in favour of variety

Despite women owning and wearing watches since the 19th century, it’s still a sector that’s heavily focused on the male market. That, however, is changing.

07/11/2023