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Ebookers, a major online travel provider owned by Expedia Group, has announced it will close its Swiss website and app on September 2. Future hotel bookings will be handled via the sister brand Hotels.com.
A government interim report reveals that Switzerland is not on track to meet its 2030 food waste reduction targets. Despite progress in retail, households remain the biggest challenge, accounting for nearly 28% of all food losses and undermining the national action plan.
Airlines within the Lufthansa Group, including SWISS, are launching a new, cheaper 'Economy Basic' fare for short and medium-haul flights. The ticket only includes a small personal item like a laptop bag, with standard carry-on luggage requiring a higher fare or extra fees.
Industry experts are warning of sharp rises in fuel prices across Switzerland as the conflict in the Middle East drives up international oil costs and disrupts maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
A number of new laws and changes take effect across Switzerland on February 1. Key updates include a drop in the target price for milk, a relaxation of criteria for blood donation, and the introduction of a smartphone ban in schools in canton Jura.
The 'chocolate price war' has ended, with retailer Migros and chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli reaching an agreement over purchase prices. Lindt products will return to all Migros and Denner shelves in time for the holiday shopping period.
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