pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical companies disclosed CHF234 million in payments to doctors, hospitals and other healthcare groups in Switzerland in 2025, CHF28 million less than the previous year. The reported decline was largely linked to fewer major research collaborations.
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UBS
UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti has warned that Switzerland’s planned capital requirements could affect the bank’s ability to compete from the country. He said UBS is assessing the long-term consequences, raising the prospect of relocation as the dispute over the rules intensifies.
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health
A University of Basel study found that participants taking daily cold showers reported fewer days feeling unwell and 31% fewer work absences than a control group over 12 weeks. More than 700 people took part in the study.
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Alain Berset
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has defended young people’s right to demonstrate while condemning violence at protests. A day of mobilisation is planned in several Swiss cities on November 20 amid wider youth demonstrations across Europe.
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artificial intelligence
Swiss start-up Giotto is bringing its sovereign AI operating system to the general public after deploying it at large companies. Swiss-developed language model Apertus has passed six million downloads, as local players seek to compete with US and Chinese tech giants.
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Yemen
Around 100 Yemeni tribal leaders launched a code of honour at the United Nations in Geneva, pledging to protect civilians and maintain humanitarian access during conflict. Switzerland supports the initiative, which its organisers say has already received backing from nearly 5,000 Yemeni dignitaries.
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Swiss brands
Zurich Insurance, Nescafé and Nestlé are the three Swiss brands in Interbrand’s ranking of the world’s 100 most valuable brands. Zurich Insurance placed 58th, while no Swiss luxury watchmaker made the list.
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climate change
The Federal Council has adopted a climate adaptation strategy and action plan for 2026–2031, setting objectives across 30 areas and 56 measures. The plan includes a health coordination centre and research funding focused on animal health and food security.
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Swiss stock market
The Swiss Market Index reached a new all-time high on Thursday, briefly rising to just under 14,732 points. Gains in major pharmaceutical and food companies helped lift the index, while building materials group Amrize fell after lowering its full-year forecast.
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