Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

H.E. Bernard Faustino La Madrid Dy, Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland, to Join Global Leaders at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress has confirmed that Philippine Ambassador Bernard Faustino La Madrid Dy will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como in April 2026. The event will gather global leaders to discuss the impact and governance … Read the full press release

Voith Secures Strategic Contract to Supply Pump Turbines for Grimsel 4 Hydropower Project in Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Voith has secured a contract from Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG to supply and install two 70 MW variable-speed pump turbines and motor generators for the Grimsel 4 pumped storage power plant in Switzerland. The project will enhance energy storage … Read the full press release

BLT Expands Rail Automation Strategy with Stadler NOVA Pro Deployment Across Basel Metropolitan Network

(IN BRIEF) BLT Baselland Transport AG has commissioned Stadler Rail to implement the NOVA Pro communication-based train control system across its core network in the Basel metropolitan area, advancing its strategy to automate and digitalize rail operations. Following the system’s … Read the full press release

Stadler Rail Secures New Contract to Deliver Additional POLARIS Trains for Switzerland’s Iconic Gornergrat Railway Route

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Rail has been awarded a contract to supply four additional POLARIS cogwheel trains to the Gornergrat Railway, further strengthening their ongoing partnership and supporting fleet modernization. The trains, designed for high-alpine conditions, will feature advanced rack-and-pinion technology, … Read the full press release

Slovak Republic’s Government Plenipotentiary for Artificial Intelligence, Mr. Radoslav Štefánek to Join European and Global Leaders at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress has announced that Slovak AI Government Plenipotentiary Radoslav Štefánek will attend the 5th Session in Lake Como, accompanied by a senior government delegation covering digital policy, legislation, international relations, and communications. The participation reflects … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Casaideas Enhance Chile Logistics Network with Semi-Automated Distribution Centre to Scale Omnichannel Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Casaideas have expanded their logistics partnership in Chile to support the retailer’s omnichannel growth strategy through a newly developed 30,000 m² semi-automated distribution centre. The facility consolidates logistics operations, improving efficiency, scalability, and service levels across … Read the full press release

AURELIUS Completes Acquisition of Landis+Gyr EMEA as Business Moves to Standalone Structure with Focus on Digital Infrastructure and Metering Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr EMEA has entered a new phase as a standalone company following its acquisition by AURELIUS, positioning itself for focused growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The transition enables the company to sharpen its strategic direction … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Demonstrates How Existing Dairy Infrastructure Can Deliver Significant Emissions Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has published a study showing that dairy producers can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve efficiency by upgrading existing processing equipment rather than replacing entire systems. The assessment, reviewed by the Carbon Trust, found that … Read the full press release

University of St. Gallen Leads New Phase of Vocational Education Research Supported by Swiss Government Funding

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen is co-leading the next phase of the GOVPET research project, supported by CHF 2.4 million in funding from SERI. The project examines how vocational education systems can adapt to challenges such as digitalization, … Read the full press release

Syngenta Expands Crop Protection Portfolio with Breakthrough Solution for Resistant Weeds in Soybean and Cotton

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has launched VIRESTINA™ technology, a new herbicide solution designed to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton, marking the first major breakthrough of its kind in nearly 40 years. Initially approved in Argentina, the technology is … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date and Investor Call Details

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on April 23, 2026, before European markets open. The company will host a conference call later that morning to discuss its performance and business outlook, with a live webcast … Read the full press release

H.E. Fouzia Abass, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host H.E. Fouzia Abass, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, at its 5th Session taking place from 22–24 April 2026 at Villa Carminati Di Resta in Lake Como. Joined by Mr. Gilbert … Read the full press release

SIX Group Expands Swiss Equity Indices with ESG-Focused SPI ESG 25 and Diversified SMI Equal Weight Benchmark

(IN BRIEF) SIX Group has introduced two new indices, the SPI ESG 25 and the SMI Equal Weight, to expand its Swiss equity index family and meet rising demand for ESG-focused and alternative weighting strategies. The SPI ESG 25 offers … Read the full press release

Pilatus and AMAG Deepen Strategic Cooperation to Support High Quality European Aerospace Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) AMAG Austria Metall AG and Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG have signed a new multi-year agreement to expand their long-standing partnership in the aerospace sector. The deal increases AMAG’s supply scope, allowing it to provide a broader range of aluminium … Read the full press release

Dario Peirone to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will welcome Dario Peirone, Chairman of CEIPIEDMONTE, to its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. Representing one of Europe’s most industrially advanced regions, Peirone brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release

Canada’s Trade Commissioner in Milan, Simone Grassi, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Simone Grassi, Trade Commissioner at the Consulate of Canada in Milan, at its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. His participation highlights Canada’s growing influence in … Read the full press release

Italy’s Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Sen. Alessio Butti, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Alessio Butti will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing key insights from Italy’s national digital transformation agenda. As Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Butti … Read the full press release

H.E. Ambassador Vincent Y.C. Tsai to Contribute Taiwan’s Perspective to the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress in Lake Como

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Vincent Y.C. Tsai will participate in its 5th Session at Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing a key perspective from Taiwan, a global leader in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and … Read the full press release

Croatia’s Minister of Science, Education and Youth, Prof. Dr. Radovan Fuchs, to Join Key European and Global Leaders at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Radovan Fuchs as a keynote speaker at its 5th Session in Lake Como on April 22–24, 2026, bringing an important EU perspective to discussions on rapidly advancing technologies such as Physical … Read the full press release

Roche Advances Molecular Diagnostics Portfolio with Integrated cobas MPX-E Solution for Modern Blood Screening

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched the cobas MPX-E assay, a multiplex molecular diagnostic test capable of detecting HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis E simultaneously in a single workflow. Available in CE mark–accepting markets, the assay is designed to … Read the full press release