US stock-index futures rallied and the dollar weakened on news that members of President-elect Donald Trump’s economic team discussed a gradual approach to ramping up tariffs to avoid an inflation ...

Solothurn, capital of the canton of the same name, is Switzerland’s most beautiful Baroque city, with a historic centre dating back to the 16th century. Bisected by the River Aa ...

From revelations about Nazi-linked bank accounts to the initiative for responsible multinationals. This in today's briefing.

Martin Haefner, owner of the car importer Amag and one of Switzerland's richest citizens, has set up a foundation with his wife Marianne.

Swiss Federal Railways is planning to operate 1,600 additional trains to transport passengers to special events in 2025, such as the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 and the Eurovision Song Contest.

The living battery does not produce much electricity, but it could power sensors in remote regions, for example.

A Swiss national has been found dead in a prison in Iran. According to the Iranian authorities, the man had committed suicide and was accused of espionage.

US equity futures posted modest gains, setting stocks on course to snap three days of losses and build on this year’s ...

A string of volatile sessions for US stocks extended into 2024’s last day, marking an ominous close to an otherwise stellar ...

Sunshine and fresh snow attracted winter sports fans to Swiss ski resorts over the holiday period. Many ski stations reported ...

For years, the authorities denied her Swiss citizenship - wrongly. Cate Riley has finally won back her Swiss citizenship.

Consumer prices fell last year in Switzerland, new figures show. Higher rents and electricity prices were partially offset by lower prices for gas and prescription drugs.