Switzerland's BlueLight eyes humanitarian non-profit ops

Swiss virtual start-up BlueLight (Geneva), billed as the world’s first nonprofit airline dedicated solely to humanitarian missions, announced its official launch on October 28 with operations slated to start in 2026, following the fundraising of...

Switzerland braces for more heatwaves, droughts and violent storms

Skiers in Engelberg on January 7, 2023. The so-called zero-degree limit, where rain turns to snow, has risen by several hundred metres since the early 20th century and is projected to climb another 550 metres by the end of the century, to around...

Swiss International University Expands Career Pathways Through New Corporate Partnerships Across Multiple Sectors

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities. Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new...

Switzerland more exposed to climate change than expected

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Second Session of CIET 2025: Innovation, Diversification, and Sustainable Partnership in Turkmenistan’s Construction and Industrial Sectors

The second day of the International Conference and Exhibition “Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical, and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2025) continued discussions on key areas of the country’s economic development, focusing on...

Strategic Acquisition: Geneva Multi Family Office Grows Zurich Footprint

Amadeus Capital has completed the acquisition of Zurich-based Amasus Investment, according to a press release published on Tuesday. The move implies Amadeus’ expansion towards German-speaking Switzerland. The deal, already approved by Swiss...

Who are the Best Employers for Engineers in the US 2026? Check Complete List Here

Best employers for engineers in America 2026: There have been a lot of ups and downs in the US engineering job market since 2025. Even though Amazon, Intel, and Meta have said they will lay off a lot of people, there is still a huge need for...

PROMEA leads with ESG, technology and trust in a changing Swiss market

PROMEA has been recognised with multiple awards for sustainability and leadership. In this interview with The European, the Swiss social insurance manager outlines how it balances profitability with responsibility, embraces technological change,...

Goregaon East Station on Mumbai Metro Line 7 is Now Zurich Kotak Goregaon EastGoregaon East Station on Mumbai Metro Line 7 is Now Zurich Kotak Goregaon East

Adjacent to NESCO, a key commercial hub, the station echoes the spirit of ambition and advancement Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Zurich Kotak General Insurance has branded the Goregaon East station on Mumbai Metro Line 7 as Zurich Kotak...

Swiss-Belhotel signs management deal for new hotel in Oman

Swiss-Belhotel International has entered a management agreement with Bawareq Nizwa International For Investment SAOC to operate a new property in Nizwa, Oman. The hotel will offer 81 rooms and suites, as well as facilities such as a restaurant,...

USD/CHF Outlook: Yield Spreads and Disinflation Fuel Swiss Franc Breakout

A shock Swiss CPI print has markets dusting off negative-rate scenarios for the SNB, just as widening U.S.–Swiss yield spreads propel USD/CHF higher. Swiss CPI fell 0.3% in September, annual rate slowed to 0.1%. Risk of negative rates from the SNB...

Swiss Beauty backs every woman’s bold beauty in new ad

Tapsee in Swiss Beauty's "We Got You!" CampaignSwiss Beauty, has launched its latest campaign, “We Got You, Girl!”, a commentary on every woman’s diverse spirit. The campaign supports Swiss Beauty as every woman’s enabler of glam and effortless...

Construction, property and private clients MGA hires new non-executive chairman

Iprism has appointed Adrian Saunders as its new non-executive chairman. Saunders first joined the MGA’s board in April 2024 as a non-executive director and has provided guidance as the business continues on its growth trajectory in the...

Accra Hosts Continental Renewable Energy Investment Forum in December

Accra prepares to welcome Africa’s leading renewable energy stakeholders as the Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) 2025 arrives in West Africa for the first time next month. The two-day event will take place at the Mövenpick Hotel on December 3...

Zurich is reimagining the future of insurance with ambitious new AI Lab

Collaboration with the University of St. Gallen and the ETH Zurich’s Agentic Systems Lab to accelerate industry transformation using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) In an industry often defined by tradition, Zurich Insurance Group...

€2.3 million investment in cannabis production unit

In statements to Lusa news agency, the mayor of Castelo de Vide, António Pita, explained that he received this information during a recent meeting with representatives of the company Bio Leaf Health. The company, headquartered in France,...

UBS chairman warns Switzerland losing its edge to Hong Kong and Singapore

HONG KONG - UBS Group’s chairman blasted his home market of Switzerland as losing its lustre as a wealth management hub to Hong Kong and Singapore, while also warning against looming risks in the US insurance industry. “Switzerland is facing a...

The 9 best places to visit in Valais, Switzerland

Vertiginous ravines, 4000m peaks and a monumental glacier are Valais’ calling cards. Anchored by the soaring pyramid of the Matterhorn in southwest Switzerland, this canton abounds with Swiss icons – think ridiculously handsome mountains, warm and...

Zurich’s mimic Raises $16 Mn to Boost AI-Driven Dexterous Robotics

Zurich-based robotics startup mimic has raised $16 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its physical AI for robots capable of performing complex industrial tasks. The funding round, announced on November 3, was led by Elaia and...

CBH Marks 50 Years – A New Chapter Beyond Swiss Private Banking

To mark its 50th anniversary, Geneva’s CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique – also present in Hong Kong – steps beyond balance sheets and capital ratios. The private bank, one of Switzerland’s best-capitalized institutions, is celebrating with an...