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Switzerland

Watches of Switzerland boosted by solid North America sales

Watches of Switzerland Group has raised its profit outlook for fiscal 2026, saying it expects earnings to come in above market expectations as demand in the US market remains strong.

14 May 2026-10:31
Swatch shareholders back Hayek family control in board vote

Shareholders of Swatch Group have rejected an attempt by activist investor Steven Wood to secure a seat on the company’s board, reinforcing the control of the founding Hayek family over the business.

12 May 2026-14:44
Iranian FM calls for US, Israel to be held accountable over 40-day war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the international community to hold the United States and Israel accountable for their 40-day war against Iran, warning that insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is a direct consequence of their actions.

01 May 2026-09:26
Swiss court drops money laundering trial against Gulnara Karimova

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has discontinued a money laundering trial against Gulnara Karimova, a daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, on the grounds ‌that she is not allowed to leave her country in time.

28 Apr 2026-15:03
The global Microsoft exodus has begun

The decision by Switzerland to gradually reduce its reliance on products from Microsoft reflects a much broader global shift in technology policy. What is unfolding is not simply a matter of software preference, but a strategic rethinking of who controls data, infrastructure, and ultimately the digital future of the state.

21 Apr 2026-14:00
Why Switzerland is moving away from Microsoft — strategy, risks, and implications

21 Apr 2026-10:25
Why Switzerland is rethinking its reliance on Microsoft and proprietary systems

Switzerland is increasingly exploring a strategic transition away from reliance on proprietary software ecosystems, particularly those associated with Microsoft.

20 Apr 2026-21:20
Switzerland eyes gradual shift away from Microsoft software

20 Apr 2026-15:00
France: 9-year-old boy rescued after year-long confinement in father's van

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France for almost 18 months, according to the local prosecutor.The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained.

12 Apr 2026-06:37
Europe-led growth drives record $2B Korea biopharma exports

Korea’s biopharmaceutical exports rose to a record $2 billion in the first quarter, up 11.1 percent from a year earlier, as stronger demand from Europe helped offset a drop in shipments to the United States, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) said.

10 Apr 2026-11:50