You don’t mess with Prosecco. A Valais winery has just learned that the hard way.
Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court has ruled that the name “Prosuisseco” is too close to the protected Italian sparkling wine Prosecco.
Judges say the branding misleads consumers and violates international rules. The winery must stop using the name and pay court costs.
But the fight isn’t over — the case is now heading to the Federal Supreme Court in Lausanne.
10m initiative may lead to retirement age rise
Supporters of the Swiss People’s Party’s “10 million Switzerland” initiative are facing criticism after admitting that restricting immigration could eventually lead to a higher retirement age.
Canton Zug no longer the best tax haven
Lucerne is set to overtake Zug as Switzerland’s most attractive canton for corporate taxation in 2026, according to a new analysis by consulting firm PwC.
Geneva slammed by European court
Canton Geneva has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights over the handling of a protest organiser fined after a Women’s Day demonstration in 2019.
Online retailers must have a Swiss office
The lower house of parliament has backed a proposal to require major foreign online retailers to appoint a legal representative in the country.
Fewer shops more restaurants in city centres
City centres are undergoing a major transformation, with traditional retail increasingly giving way to restaurants and service businesses.
14 kg of cocaine seized
Customs officers have seized 14 kilos of cocaine during a vehicle inspection in canton Basel-Country.
