Swiss exports grew 2.6% in the third quarter to just under CHF 75 billion, confirming the recovery that began the previous quarter, according to figures released by the federal customs office on Tuesday
Imports hit a record of CHF 61 billion, leaving a trade surplus of CHF 14 billion.
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals — the backbone of Swiss exports — grew 1.6%, while machinery and electronics rose 3.1%. I
n mid-September, the economy ministry raised its 2026 GDP forecast to 1.7%.
Increase in burglaries
Burglaries are surging across French-speaking Switzerland, with Geneva the hardest hit canton in the country
Car accident near Geneva
Three men are in a critical condition in hospital after a wrong-way crash this morning on the A40 motorway at Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Concerns over new Lausanne tram service
Lausanne's new tram is already drawing complaints — before it even enters service
More money for AI experts
Swiss companies will pay most for AI expertise next year, according to a new salary guide from recruiter Robert Half
Another minor earthquake hits Switzerland
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake has struck near the Diablerets in Vaud this morning, felt across a wide area of the Alps
First taste of winter
Winter has arrived in the Alps
