The Swiss logistics firm - Kühne+Nagel - says it will have to lay off 2,000 staff. Around 1,000 more than previously believed.
The company, which is based in canton Schwyz, employs 80,000 world-wide.
It says it hopes the job cuts will save CHF 150m - but it still wants to save a further CHF 50m.
Sales are down, but profits have been hit due to the strong franc.
Govt ready to step in on train staff attacks
Swiss Federal Railways says assaults on train staff remain a daily reality - and it seems the government is ready to step in.
Police have to disclose nationality of offenders
Switzerland’s Senate has voted to require police to systematically mention the nationality of suspects when communicating about crimes.
Valais bar association says no new fire laws are needed
The association that represents bars and restaurants in canon Valais - GastroValais - has caused outrage by writing to all cantonal parliamentarians saying no new safety fire laws are needed.
Post your ballots on time
If you’re voting by post this weekend - get your ballot in the mail.
This winter was significantly warmer than average
MeteoSwiss says the winter was significantly warmer than average, despite dense fog on the Swiss Plateau in December and a bitterly cold start to the year.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
