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Swiss officials to meet pharma firms on U.S. tariffs

GCN · August 17, 2025

Tariff, tariff, tariff – that is the word on the streets right now, and the Swiss officials are also trying to make it make sense. Businesses and governments must continually adjust to new opportunities and challenges in the dynamic global...

New Bern men face drug trafficking charges

Sun Journal - North Carolina ·

A multi-agency collaboration led to the arrest of two New Bern men on drug trafficking charges Wednesday. Tyric McCarter, 27, and Najier Hardesty, 25, were each charged with trafficking opium/heroin by manufacturing and trafficking opium/heroin by...

Construction to begin for phase 1 of Raleigh's Bus Rapid Transit system on New Bern Avenue

WRAL 5 - North Carolina · August 17, 2025

The City of Raleigh will begin construction on phase one of the long-awaited Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System. City transportation leaders will provide an update Monday on how construction may impact residents and travelers along New Bern Avenue....

St George Mining expands European reach with Frankfurt dual listing

Proactive Australia · August 18, 2025

St George Mining Ltd (ASX:SGQ) is stepping up its international growth push with a dual listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: SOG), alongside its existing ASX listing, giving European investors direct access to its shares as demand for...

Swiss businesses plan employee pay raises in 2026

Swissinfo · August 17, 2025

The data on salary forecasts was collected before the United States imposed new customs duties of 39% on Swiss imports, the KOF says. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close...

Exploring the Strange and Luxurious World of Swiss Cameras

PetaPixel - California · August 17, 2025

Swiss manufacturing and craftsmanship have left their mark on a variety of fields, ranging from mechanical watches to sailplanes and, in the case of small but noteworthy endeavours such as those of Monteverdi, even luxury sports cars. This might...

Swiss Steel Group Presents UGIWAM: The Future of Additive Manufacturing With Customized Alloys

Automation.com · August 15, 2025

Swiss Steel Group Presents UGIWAM: The Future of Additive Manufacturing With Customized Alloys Aug. 15, 2025 – Swiss Steel Group and its subsidiary Ugitech / France send a strong message with their latest innovation in the field of additive...

The 200-Year Old Story of American Cheese Starts in Switzerland

Allrecipes ·

American Cheese plays an outsized role in the diet of its namesake country, but it's not for everyone. To those who love American cheese, its salty smoothness makes it a fit for grilled cheeses, burgers, or anything else you can order from a deli...

Trump made direct financial demands during call with Swiss president

Swissinfo · August 17, 2025

Trump and Keller-Sutter had a telephone call on the eve of the US announcement of fresh tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports. Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Switzerland County in week ending Aug. 9?

SE Indiana News · August 17, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Switzerland County...

Swiss economy slows after pre-tariff export rush

New Age Bangladesh ·

Agence France-Presse . Geneva, Switzerland 16 August, 2025, 23:25 Switzerland’s economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter as exports fell after companies rushed to stockpile goods ahead of steep new US tariffs, official data showed...

Gen Z was growing obsessed with luxury watches. New tariffs on Switzerland could cool the expensive hobby

Fortune ·

Gen Z’s fascination with luxury watches has been one of the more surprising consumer trends of the last few years. But a steep tariff hike on Switzerland could threaten its market: American youth. Gen Z—alongside younger millennials—have embraced...

Swiss Investor building an entire Neighborhood in Odzak

Sarajevo Times · August 16, 2025

In mid-January, construction work began on the Swiss Park project on Brodska Street in Odzak. The investor is the company Swiss Immobilie, and the first phase includes five residential blocks with 16 apartments each. The owner of the company is...

Switzerland could produce up to 5Mt of emissions annually by 2050

Swissinfo · August 16, 2025

More Global trade US tariffs putting 100,000 jobs at risk in Switzerland This content was published on Aug 16, 2025 US tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports will directly affect 100,000 jobs, mainly in the watchmaking, machinery, metals, and food...

Swatch Pulls ‘Racist’ Ad & Apologises, But Will It Be Enough To Stop A Chinese Boycott?

B&T · August 19, 2025

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and pulled an advert from its global platforms after it sparked uproar in China for featuring a male model pulling the corners of his eyes, a pose widely condemned as ‘racist’. The images, part of the...

One Swiss national killed in plane accident in southern France

Swissinfo · August 17, 2025

More Health systems Demonstrators in Swiss capital demand better access to mental health care This content was published on Aug 17, 2025 Thousands of people demonstrated in Berne on Saturday afternoon against long waiting lists, the lack of...

Over 6,000 apprenticeships remain unfilled in Switzerland

Swissinfo · August 17, 2025

Swiss companies are finding it less difficult to recruit this year, says the Yousty apprenticeship platform. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English...

Swatch Apologises, Pulls ‘Racist’ Ad After Threat Of Chinese Boycott

B&T · August 19, 2025

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and pulled an advert from its global platforms after it sparked uproar in China for featuring a male model pulling the corners of his eyes, a pose widely condemned as ‘racist’. The images, used to...

Demonstrators in Swiss capital demand better access to mental health care

Swissinfo · August 17, 2025

In their call to demonstrate, the rally organisers demanded that psychotherapy should be accessible and affordable for all. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US)...

Taiwanese production wins short film award at Swiss festival

Focus Taiwan · August 17, 2025

Zürich, Aug. 16 (CNA) A Taiwanese short film recently won a special short film award at an annual film festival in Switzerland, where it received the honor of being subtitled in three European languages. Made by Taiwanese director Angel Wu (吳承筠),...