Novartis announced a restructuring plan yesterday which involves cutting between 400 - 440 development jobs in Switzerland over the next few years.
Another 240 jobs are at risk in the USA.
The Basel-based pharmaceutical company currently employs over 10’000 people, around 3’000 of whom are dedicated to development.
The company, which is consistently ranked as one of the global top 5 pharmaceutical companies in the world, insists that its research activities will remain unaffected.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
