The Local Switzerland

Entire Swiss ski resort up for grabs in one-off competition

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:12:43 +0100

Ever wanted an entire ski resort just to yourself? Well, now's your chance!

IN PICTURES: Switzerland’s 12 prettiest villages

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:45:17 +0200

After these 12 villages were shortlisted in Switzerland’s annual ‘prettiest village’ competition, we take a closer look to find out why these little gems are well worth a visit.

Villages vie to be named prettiest in Switzerland

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:57:42 +0200

Twelve locations across Switzerland have been shortlisted in this year’s competition to find the prettiest village in the country.

Swisscom fined millions for dominating sports TV

Tue, 24 May 2016 14:15:07 +0200

Switzerland's main telecomms group Swisscom has been fined 71.8 million Swiss francs ($72.5 million, 64.70 million euros) for abusing its dominant position in sports broadcasting, the Swiss competition authorities said on Tuesday.

Changes to hockey format should 'reinvigorate' game

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:14:33 +0200

Sweeping changes to reinvigorate the global field hockey game will see the end of the outdated World League and Champions Trophy as of 2019, the Lausanne-based International Hockey Federation (FIH) has reported.

Public select potential Swiss national anthem

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:06:35 +0200

The Swiss could soon be singing a new anthem after the public voted online to choose the composition they would like to see replace the current one.

Over 100 compete in Swiss anthem contest

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:33:00 +0200

If you were thinking of entering the competition to find a new Swiss national anthem, it’s too late – the deadline is today.

Swiss fine 11 airlines for fixing freight rates

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 12:07:00 +0100

Switzerland's competition authority said on Friday that it had fined 11 airlines for fixing the freight market a decade ago, with Air France-KLM hit with the highest penalty.

BMW 'stopped Swiss buying cars abroad'

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:31:00 +0200

German automaker BMW said on Thursday it would appeal a Swiss fine of 156 million francs ($163 million) imposed after competition authorities said the company prevented the Swiss from buying its cars abroad.

Switzerland probes national news agency

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:47:00 +0100

Switzerland's competition watchdog said on Thursday it has launched an investigation into the Swiss news agency, SDA-ATS, due to evidence of illegal competition restrictions.

Consumer watchdog in price protection probe

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:28:00 +0200

Switzerland's Federal Competition Commission (COMCO) is investigating several companies that have allegedly used questionable tactics to work around the strong Swiss franc.

Swatch confirms competition probe

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:04:00 +0200

The world's biggest watchmaker Swatch confirmed Monday it was being probed by European anti-trust authorities over claims that several luxury watch producers colluded to stop supplying spare parts to independent repairers.

Swatch faces competition probe

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0200

Switzerland's anti-trust commission said Wednesday it had opened a probe into Swatch for suspected abuse of its dominant position, after the group decided to stop supplying components to other watch-makers.