UBS has once again beaten analyst expectations, posting a sharp jump in second-quarter profits.
Net profit rose 17% to USD 2.8 bn.
Chief executive Sergio Ermotti says wealth management and investment banking drove the results, benefiting from dynamic market conditions.
Warning of English over national languages
The head of Switzerland's Bilingualism Forum is warning that pushing French teaching out of primary school would put national cohesion at risk.
Mysterious meeting with Israel
The head of Swiss military procurement has made a secretive trip to Israel, and the Defence Department will not say who he met.
FIFA slammed by UEFA for commercial plans
Zurich-based FIFA is opening its most prized competitions to private investors, in a move already drawing threats of a European boycott.
Switzerland embraces AI
Swiss workers are the most enthusiastic users of artificial intelligence in Europe.
Wasp nests surge
Wasp nests are surging across the country and French-speaking areas the worst-hit region.
Fireworks banned this National Day
We’re heading into a fireworks-free national day.
