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Watches of Switzerland sales jump as shoppers shrug off tariff impact

Bosses said the company had seen ‘no significant change’ in the behaviour of its shoppers since initial tariffs were introduced earlier this year.

Evening Standard

US demand keeps Swiss watch sales ticking despite hefty tariffs

Despite US duties reaching up to 39% on Swiss goods, watches of Switzerland posted higher sales and profits, insisting that demand for top-end watches and jewellery remains resilient.

Euronews

You’ll only be able to buy this new MoonSwatch when it’s snowing

Let it snow: Latest MoonSwatch features a unique gold snowflake on the dial

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Switzerland Just Overwhelmingly Rejected a New Wealth Tax. Will California Lawmakers Learn?

The hammer of heavy wealth and inheritance taxes falls hardest on those still climbing the economic ladder.

Reason

CEO of $5.6 billion Swiss bank says country is still the ‘No. 1 location’ for wealth after voters reject a tax on the ultra-rich

In Switzerland, the top 300 wealthiest residents are worth over $1 trillion. And one banking boss says he remains “bullish” about it remaining a top destination for the world’s wealthiest.

Fortune

Switzerland World Cup 2026 squad: Murat Yakin's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw

The Switzerland World Cup 2026 squad will be the sixth consecutive selection, now that Murat Yakin's men have qualified

FourFourTwo

Swiss government urges people to ditch Microsoft 365 and others due to lack of proper encryption

A lack of E2EE and sufficient transparency has Switzerland worried about American hyperscalers.

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Clear rejection: Switzerland rejects compulsory service for women and tax for the super-rich

While the extension of compulsory service received less than 20 per cent support in many cantons, the debate on wealth tax centred on the attractiveness of the location and climate financing.

Euronews

Switzerland votes on whether women must do national service

The vote gives an indication of how a European populace views mandatory national duty amid the Ukraine war

The Independent UK

MIT: AI Can Do 12% of US Work; Where Human Soft Power Is Irreplaceable

An MIT report finds AI could automate 12% of US work, impacting over $1.2 trillion in wages across finance and healthcare.

International Business Times UK

Singapore tops global ranking for attracting and retaining talent, pushing out Switzerland

The city-state—the only Asian country in this year’s top 10—dethroned Switzerland, which had held first place since the list’s inception in 2013.

Fortune

Singapore Bags Top Spot In 2025 Global Talent Index On AI Heft— US Slips To Lowest Ranking In Over A Decade

Singapore has surpassed Switzerland to secure the top spot for the first time in the latest Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), while the U.S. slipped several positions.

Benzinga

Switzerland weighs up billionaire tax to help fight climate crisis

Switzerland, known as a haven for the super rich, will soon vote on whether to introduce a steep inheritance tax.

Euronews

US and Ukraine make progress in Geneva talks to end Russia's invasion

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Kyiv's concerns had been taken on board and would be incorporated into possible amendments to US President Donald Trump’s initial peace proposal. Rubio noted that higher-level talks will be needed to agree on a final text.

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Ukraine to begin peace plan talks with US in Switzerland on Sunday

Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council announced on Saturday that Ukraine will begin talks with the US in Switzerland, on Sunday, on the proposed 28-point peace plan and its terms.

The Guardian - UK

Swiss gold and Rolex gifts to Trump arouse ‘disgust’ in Europe

Billionaires gave desk clock and engraved gold bar weeks before Trump slashed tariffs on imports from Switzerland

International Business Times UK

King Charles Evicts: 'Desperate' Andrew and Fergie Reportedly Scouting 'Fortified' Homes in Switzerland

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson reportedly scout fortified homes abroad after eviction from Royal Lodge amid Epstein-linked scandal.

The Independent UK

Spain qualify for World Cup despite stumble while Belgium confirm place with thrashing

Switzerland, Austria and Belgium also booked their place at next summer’s finals

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Watch Kosovo vs Switzerland: Live stream and TV details as group leaders seek to rubberstamp their World Cup 2026 berth

The Swiss are on the cusp of a World Cup place and only a heavy defeat could stop them – here's how to watch Switzerland vs Kosovo online, on TV, and from anywhere.

International Business Times UK

Is Early Transatlantic Collaboration the Key to Global Product Success?

The UK raised $17.3B in startup funding in 2025; more than France, Germany, and Switzerland combined, but only 2% of UK startups now make it from Seed to Series A, down from 12.5% in 2020

Reason

The 'Emergency' That Demanded Huge Tariffs on Swiss Imports Is Now Over. So What Was the Emergency?

Trump's decision to reduce the tariffs on Swiss goods came just days after a Swiss delegation lavished the president with a variety of expensive gifts.

Axios

Trump's tariffs hit the global economy

Even with trade deals, the levies imposed on their goods are still well above pre-Trump norms.

Euronews

Global Financial Inclusion Index: Which countries offer the best access to financial services?

Switzerland and the Nordic countries offer the best access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet people’s needs in Europe. The UK ranks highest among the top five economies.

The Guardian - UK

Sweden into playoff after losing Graham Potter’s first game in Switzerland

Sweden will try to qualify for next year’s World Cup via the playoffs after losing Graham Potter’s first match as coach 4-1 in Switzerland

The Independent UK

Seven European lakes you must visit at least once — from A-list favorites to under-the-radar gems

From the lake beloved by George Clooney to the place where Mary Shelley conceived Frankenstein, this list shows that heading inland on a European vacation pays dividends

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