- 3d ago
Swiss cantons ban fireworks ahead of National Day as drought fuels forest fire risk
Cantons from Schaffhausen to Valais have prohibited fireworks and open fires, citing persistent drought and high forest-fire danger. The restrictions hit retailers hard, with some reporting sales drops of up to 95 percent, while a public survey shows 62 percent support a permanent ban.
- 4d ago
FIFA's plan to sell minority stake in World Cup to private investors triggers UEFA boycott threat
FIFA's proposal to create a new commercial entity and sell a minority stake to investors including Joshua Kushner has drawn a furious response from UEFA, which is convening an emergency meeting to discuss a potential boycott of future World Cups.
- 4d ago
Infantino's FIFA presidency on the brink after failed World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is battling to save his job after a secret plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors collapsed amid a global backlash, with European and North American confederations calling for his removal and council members moving to force an emergency meeting.
- 4d ago
UBS posts $2.8 billion Q2 profit, beats estimates and launches $3 billion buyback
Switzerland's largest bank reported net income of $2.80 billion for the second quarter, up 17% from a year earlier, and announced a new share buyback program of up to $3 billion.
- 4d ago
UEFA and CONCACAF reject FIFA's plan to sell stake in World Cup commercial rights, threaten boycott
All 55 UEFA members and 41 CONCACAF federations have unanimously rejected FIFA's proposal to create a $20bn commercial entity and sell a minority stake to private investors, threatening to boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the plan is scrapped.
- 5d ago
IFAB: VAR wrong to send off Switzerland's Embolo in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
The IFAB circular states the mistaken identity rule cannot be used to change the nature of an offence, meaning Breel Embolo's second yellow for simulation against Argentina on July 12 should not have been applied, ruling Switzerland's elimination in extra time was shaped by an officiating mistake.
- 5d ago
House Democrat opens investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over Trump ties
Jamie Raskin demands documents, visitor logs, and a transcribed interview by 9 August, citing a peace prize, a Trump Tower office, and the lifting of a US striker's suspension.
- Jul 26
GC Zürich fans pull emergency brake four times on Intercity train in protest over cut of extra trains
Fans of Grasshopper Club Zürich pulled the emergency brake four times and set off a smoke alarm aboard an Intercity train on Saturday, protesting the Swiss Federal Railways' reduction of dedicated fan trains. The action halted the IC 81 between Zürich and Bern, disabled air conditioning, and required police and ambulance presence at Bern station.
- Jul 26
Swiss pilots freeze GAV talks, accuse airline of 'Lufthansa way' and neglecting Swiss values
Swiss International Air Lines' pilots have paused collective agreement talks until the end of August, accusing management of adopting Lufthansa's confrontational culture and sidelining Swiss values, while ground staff have already settled.
- Jul 25
IOC rejects FairSquare complaint over Infantino's ties to Trump, citing independence of federations
The IOC Ethics Commission said it lacks jurisdiction over the human rights group's allegations that FIFA president Gianni Infantino violated political neutrality rules by supporting Donald Trump.
- Jul 24
Zurich plans to slash rental e-scooter fleet to 3,000 and mandates city-centre station parking
Zurich's security department plans to cut the city's free-floating rental fleet from 7,350 to 3,000 vehicles and permit only three operators, while introducing mandatory parking stations in the city centre.
- Jul 22
Julius Baer profit more than doubles to record 673 million francs, net new money beats forecast
Swiss wealth manager reports 673 million franc net profit for first half, up 128%, and 5.7 billion francs in net new money, beating expectations, but warns de-risking impact to persist into 2027.
- Jul 21
Breel Embolo ends his silence ten days after the World Cup quarterfinal red card that sank Switzerland against Argentina
The Swiss striker posted an emotional message on Instagram late on 20 July, admitting he still has 'no words' for the disappointment of his 72nd-minute sending-off.
- Jul 17
EU proposes slower emissions cap cuts and longer free permits in carbon market overhaul
The European Commission wants to reduce the annual cap on emissions permits at a slower pace and extend free allowances to 2038, responding to industry and member state pressure over competitiveness.
- Jul 16
ABB beats Q2 forecasts with record orders and unveils $5.5bn Rotork acquisition, its largest ever
The Swiss engineering giant reported a 30% jump in orders to $12.04 billion and a 20% rise in operational EBITA, while announcing a cash offer for the British flow-control specialist at a 60% premium.
- Jul 12
Swiss coach Murat Yakin commits to national team after World Cup quarter-final exit
The 51-year-old coach and his players spoke in Kansas City after the 1-3 extra-time loss to Argentina, with Yakin dismissing any exit talk.
- Jul 11
China's export flood hits German industry as trade deficit surges to 89.3 billion euros
The EU's trade deficit with China reached 365 billion euros in 2025. Germany alone ran an 89.3 billion euro deficit as imports more than doubled exports, and the pressure now extends from cars to machinery and batteries.
- Jul 10
Swiss reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 as multicultural side eyes Sunday night clash
The Swiss national football team will contest its first World Cup quarterfinal since the 1954 tournament when it takes the field in the early hours of Sunday, 12 July 2026, at 03:00 CEST. The current generation, featuring Breel Embolo, Granit Xhaka and Denis Zakaria, is already the most successful Swiss men's side in history.
- Jul 10
Apollo trumps Castlelake with £5.7bn easyJet bid as board switches recommendation
The US private equity giant's 715p-per-share proposal, backed by the airline's board, sets up a potential bidding war and raises questions about EU ownership rules and the future of London's listed airline sector.
- Jul 10
Boy, 6, dies after being hit by car on driveway in Winterthur, Zurich
A six-year-old boy died on Thursday afternoon after a driver struck him while manoeuvring a car on a residential driveway in Oberwinterthur, Winterthur.
