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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:05:48 GMT
SWISS and other Lufthansa airlines introduce new fares
Several airlines in the Lufthansa Group, including SWISS, are introducing a new entry-level fare. This applies to short- and medium-haul flights for passengers travelling with only one personal item, such as a laptop bag or a small rucksack. +Get the...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:53:36 GMT
Switzerland signs investment protection deal with Saudi Arabia
During a state visit to Saudi Arabia, Swiss President Guy Parmelin signed a new agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments. Parmelin had travelled to the Kingdom to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. +Get the most...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:18:16 GMT
Swiss hotel sector expects difficult summer season
The Swiss hotel industry expects a difficult summer season due to the war in the Middle East. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox For weeks now there have been cancellations, fewer new bookings and an increasing tendency to ma...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:50:09 GMT
Radioactive fallout from Chernobyl accident lingers in Switzerland
The Chernobyl reactor accident on April 26, 1986 affected the cantons of Ticino, St. Gallen and Thurgau via rainfall in Switzerland. In Ticino, highly radioactive caesium contamination has been reduced by more than half since the accident. +Get the m...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:02 GMT
Swiss tax revenues get bump from OECD minimum tax rate
Tax revenues generated by the OECD minimum tax rate for large corporations, which has been in force since 2024, have risen significantly. However, according to an analysis by consulting firm Deloitte, these revenues are likely to fall short of the fe...

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