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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:21:00 GMT
Swiss SMI index breaks through 14,000 points for first time
The Swiss stock market continued its record-breaking run on Tuesday afternoon, with the leading SMI index hitting the 14,000 point mark for the first time. The main drivers were the food companies, above all Nestlé, but also defensive stocks and cyc...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:47:59 GMT
Doris Leuthard to chair foundation for Crans-Montana victims
Former Swiss government minister Doris Leuthard is to chair the Beloved Foundation, which was established following the New Year's Eve fire disaster in Crans-Montana in which 41 people died. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:39:00 GMT
Switzerland hits 20°C three weeks ahead of average
The 20°C mark has been broken in Switzerland for the first time this year. At the measuring station in Cevio in Ticino, temperatures climbed above 20°C on Tuesday afternoon. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This is shown ...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:03:00 GMT
Swiss civilian service admissions reach new high
In 2025, more people than ever will be admitted to civilian service in Switzerland. At the same time, the government and parliament want to make access more difficult. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Last year 7,211 people...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:16:00 GMT
Long Covid ruled as occupational disease in nurses
Baloise Insurance must recognise the Long Covid disease of a Geneva nurse as an occupational disease and continue to pay him a pension. The Federal Court rejected an appeal by the insurance company. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in yo...

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