Business News and Press Releases from Swiss Companies
Diversification of Bank WIR Continues to Bear Fruit
Basel - Bank WIR achieves a profit of 11.5 million Swiss francs in the first half of 2026. Particularly pleasing is the growth in customer deposits and in non-interest business, confirming the successful diversification strategy of the Swiss cooperative bank.
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African camels are dying from high heat | BBC News
Camels - known for their resilience in the hottest and driest places on Earth- are falling victim to the climate crisis.
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Air France and Extime Travel Launch 'Paris Stopover'
Amidst France's peak tourist season, Air France and Extime Travel - the Groupe ADP's brand specialising in retail and dining experiences at airports - present their new offering, 'Paris Stopover'. Developed and operated by Extime Travel, this service invites travellers to ...
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New Documentary Film Collection Invites You on a Journey of Discovery
Bern - A new special collection on Play Suisse comprises an exciting and diverse mix of documentary films. The new collection presents impressive backstories from the animal world, bold ventures from the field of science, and tales from the heart of Switzerland. A particular ...
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Cool down Aargau! - Naturama Aargau joins in
Historic heatwaves in June and July with tropical nights that deprive you of sleep: Naturama Aargau assists in cooling Aargau with practical projects for individuals, schools, and communities, and by integrating the topic of climate change into the permanent exhibition.
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Valiant Continues to Grow in the First Half of 2026
Bern - After six months, Valiant reports a group profit of 75.9 million Swiss francs. This corresponds to an increase of 3.4 percent compared to the previous year. The purple bank is progressing well in implementing its 'Valiant 2029' strategy. It also now offers a free ...
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Strengthening the Economic Prospects for Milk Production
Agroscope has published full cost calculations for various agricultural products for the first time. According to these calculations, the average hourly wage of the examined extensive land use (ÖLN) dairy farms in 2024 was CHF 13.37.
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Highest National Beach Tour Basel Final Report Results
The OBI Beach Tour showcased top-class beach volleyball and strong performances from Basel on the Barfüsserplatz. Four podium finishes went to athletes from the region: Muriel Bossart from Riehen and Linda Abbühl won the women's tournament, Elena Csontos and Fanny Deecke ...
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Strong Core Business as the Basis for a Positive Half-Year Result
In the first half of 2026, Nidwaldner Kantonalbank (NKB) achieved a net profit of CHF 7.2 million. Strong growth in investment business and customer funds, as well as solid financing business, characterised the positive development in the core business. The result confirms ...
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An Accident Changes Everything - World Brain Day
Zurich - Today is World Brain Day. It was established to promote global awareness of brain health. For this occasion, FRAGILE Suisse releases a compelling video portrait of former ice hockey professional Kevin Lötscher, highlighting the vulnerability of our most important ...
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Air France Unveils the New La Première Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
This summer, Air France is redesigning the La Première Lounge experience at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, offering customers even more privacy and comfort. The newly redesigned area seamlessly integrates into the exclusive airport experience for La Première guests and the ...
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