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Sat, 2 May 2026 10:36:38 GMTHead of Swiss retail giant Migros says immigration key to industry’s future
The Swiss food and retail industries are particularly dependent on immigration, warns Migros CEO Mario Irminger in Schweiz am Wochenende. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "Demographic change is a major issue in Switzerland...
Sat, 2 May 2026 09:03:35 GMTA weekend of events in Geneva to celebrate the Red Cross
From May 7 to 9, the public in Geneva will be invited to explore the realities of humanitarian work through events marking World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, including open days and talks. The Jet d'Eau, the city’s iconic fountain that shoots wa...
Sat, 2 May 2026 08:55:38 GMTTicino under pressure as cross-border shopping in Italy surges
Retailers in Switzerland’s Ticino are facing growing pressure as cross-border shopping in Italy rises sharply. Estimates suggest the annual value of purchases made abroad by Ticino residents has increased from CHF500 million (approximately $550 mil...
Sat, 2 May 2026 08:44:02 GMTNearly 3,000 people join May Day procession in Geneva
Nearly 3,000 people marched through Geneva on Friday for International Workers' Day, as trade unions combined traditional demands on wages and working conditions with visible opposition to the upcoming G7 summit in nearby France. + Get the most impor...
Sat, 2 May 2026 08:27:18 GMTWorld Health Organization negotiations on sharing viruses and vaccines extended by one year
Talks in Geneva on a global system for sharing viruses and vaccines during pandemics have stalled, with members of the World Health Organization agreeing late Friday to extend negotiations for another year after failing to reach consensus. + Get the ...