industry
Swiss Steel announces more German job cuts amid industry crisis
Swiss Steel plans further restructuring and job cuts at its German sites after already halving its workforce.
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Switzerland
Switzerland and Germany Expand Cooperation on AI and Robotics
Switzerland and Germany have agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, robotics, education and research.
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defence
Patriot deal collapse leaves Switzerland facing fresh air-defence questions
Switzerland’s attempt to secure Patriot air-defence systems through Germany has collapsed, reopening questions about delivery delays, procurement costs and the credibility of the country’s air-defence modernisation plans.
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Germany
Germany extends border checks: what it means for travel from Switzerland
Germany plans to maintain checks at all nine land borders through March 2027, with potential consequences for commuting, tourism and freight traffic between Germany and Switzerland.
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Germany
Germany extends border checks: what it means for travel from Switzerland
Germany will maintain checks at all nine land borders until March 2027, with potential consequences for commuters, cross-border workers and travellers between Germany and Switzerland.
The Local Switzerland
Business
Citing a worsening economic climate and a desire to focus on its core Swiss market, the Migros Zurich cooperative has announced its decision to pull out of Germany by selling its supermarket subsidiary, Tegut.
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Transport
Starting mid-December, Switzerland's rail network will see significant expansion, including new direct connections from Brig to German cities like Berlin and Frankfurt, along with a new 'Nightjet' service from Zurich.
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Transport
Swiss Federal Railways is enhancing its international connections, launching new direct train services from Brig (Valais) to German cities including Berlin and Frankfurt. The move comes as a new timetable is set to take effect on December 14th to meet a 50% rise in cross-border travel over the last decade.
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defense
Federal approval granted for sale of 71 Leopard 1 tanks with explicit conditions preventing transfer to Ukraine
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politics
Swiss authorities challenge Germany's new border control measures, calling for diplomatic resolution
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economy
The Swiss Market Index (SMI) breaks 13,000-point barrier amid political shifts in Germany, reflecting broader European market dynamics.
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