Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

Copenhagen’s S-Bane Enters a New Era as DSB Commissions 226 Driverless Trainsets from Siemens and Stadler

(IN BRIEF) DSB has signed a landmark framework contract with the Siemens Mobility–Stadler consortium for 226 fully automated four-car S-trains, with an option for up to 100 additional units, in a deal valued at around three billion euros that will … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Expands Its Sea Logistics Footprint in India with New Mumbai Container Freight Station

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new 3,500 square metre built-to-suit Container Freight Station in Mumbai, strengthening its Sea Logistics capabilities in India and enhancing its ability to support the country’s rapidly expanding trade ecosystem. Located near the Jawaharlal Nehru … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION, Samsung, and OSN Launch Region’s First Direct-to-TV Pay-TV Service With TVkey Cloud

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION, in partnership with Samsung and Sofia Digital, has enabled OSN to launch TVkey Cloud in the Middle East and North Africa, marking the region’s first direct-to-TV pay-TV service that delivers OSNtv to Samsung connected TVs without a … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Invests in Sustainable Air Cargo Infrastructure to Boost Connectivity and Efficiency at Frankfurt Airport

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed a lease agreement with Fraport AG for a new 7,600 square metre air cargo facility in CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport, marking a strategic investment to strengthen its global air logistics network and support growing … Read the full press release

SIX Publishes New White Paper Demonstrating the Strategic Advantages of Listing on SIX Swiss Exchange Versus the US

(IN BRIEF) SIX has published a new white paper, created with Homburger, that compares the advantages of listing on SIX Swiss Exchange versus US exchanges and challenges several common assumptions that often lead companies—particularly tech firms—to favor the US. The … Read the full press release

Siemens launches Siprotec V to virtualize substation protection and control while cutting costs and emissions

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Siprotec V, a virtualized protection and control solution that consolidates up to 60 hardware-based devices into a single server-based platform for digital substations, enabling faster project execution, greater scalability, and significant cost and … Read the full press release

Sika strengthens supply chain and regional presence with new production facilities in five high-growth markets

(IN BRIEF) Sika has expanded its global manufacturing network with five new production facilities in the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania, reinforcing its supply chain and increasing capacity in key growth markets. The new sites are designed to … Read the full press release

ABB introduces next-generation Automation Extended ecosystem combining DCS reliability with AI, analytics, and IoT capabilities

(IN BRIEF) ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems designed to help industries modernize their automation infrastructure without disrupting operations or risking system integrity. The initiative builds on ABB’s established platforms such … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Partners in £5 Million International Study to Uncover the Brain Mechanisms Behind Rumination

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is partnering with the University of Oxford and ETH Zürich in a £5 million research programme to investigate why repetitive negative thoughts, or rumination, develop and persist in people with mental health conditions such … Read the full press release

Siemens Establishes First Digital Industries Software Office in Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 and Industrial Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has opened its first Siemens Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment to Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s rapidly growing digital economy. The new local presence will enable faster customer support, closer collaboration, and … Read the full press release

Aviva Strengthens Its High-Net-Worth Proposition by Introducing Aviva Private Clients to the Lloyd’s Platform

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Private Clients has launched a new high-net-worth insurance proposition in the Lloyd’s market, enabling the business to offer bespoke cover for luxury properties and assets in countries such as Switzerland and Monaco. The move expands Aviva’s specialist … Read the full press release

Empa Advances Global Research on Metallic Glasses Through ISS Experiments in Partnership with the European Space Agency

(IN BRIEF) Empa is conducting advanced research into metallic glasses through a series of experiments aboard the International Space Station in collaboration with the European Space Agency, aiming to better understand their properties and improve industrial production methods. Metallic glasses, … Read the full press release

Empa Leadership Secured as Federal Council Reappoints Tanja Zimmermann to Drive Innovation and Research Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Federal Council has confirmed Tanja Zimmermann for a second four-year term as Director of Empa, extending her leadership through May 2030. During her first mandate, Zimmermann strengthened Empa’s strategic position within the ETH Domain, expanded collaboration … Read the full press release

Waldenburg Railway Enters New Era of Automation with Stadler’s NOVA Pro Signalling Technology

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has enabled Switzerland’s first semi-automated GoA2 railway operation, with BLT Baselland Transport AG launching the new mode on the Waldenburg Railway following approval from the Swiss Federal Office of Transport. Powered by Stadler’s NOVA Pro communications-based train … Read the full press release

Zee TV bringt südasiatische Unterhaltung mit deutschen Untertiteln kostenlos auf die Bildschirme der DACH-Region

(NACHRICHTEN) LONDON, 28. Januar 2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Zee Entertainment UK hat sein Flaggschiff Zee TV als kostenlosen Live-FAST-Kanal auf Samsung TV Plus in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz gestartet. Erstmals werden die Programme des Senders rund um die Uhr mit … Read the full press release

BEISPIELLOSER SCHRITT: ZEE ENTERTAINMENT UK STARTET SEIN FLAGGSCHIFF ZEE TV MIT LIVE-UNTERTITELN IN DEUTSCHER SPRACHE AUF SAMSUNG TV PLUS IN DEUTSCHLAND, ÖSTERREICH UND DER SCHWEIZ

(IN KÜRZE) Zee Entertainment UK startet mit Zee TV erstmals sein Flaggschiff als Live-FAST-Kanal mit durchgehenden deutschen Live-Untertiteln auf Samsung TV Plus in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz und setzt damit einen neuen Maßstab für barrierefreies internationales Streaming. Der rund … Read the full press release

FedEx Launches Five Weekly Transcontinental Flights Through Türkiye to Support Faster Customs Clearance and Global Commerce

(IN BRIEF) FedEx has launched five new weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights connecting Asia Pacific and the United States via Türkiye, strengthening global connectivity and improving trade flows through Istanbul. The new services increase capacity from Guangzhou and Shanghai while … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Expands Long-Term Sustainability Strategy with New Paper-Based Barrier Pilot Facility in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak is investing €60 million in a new paper-based barrier pilot plant at its Lund, Sweden facility to accelerate the development of next-generation aseptic packaging materials. The innovation replaces the aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier, … Read the full press release

Syngenta Signs First Virtual Wind PPA with Statkraft to Advance European Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has signed its first virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft to support the decarbonisation of its European Crop Protection and Seeds operations. The five-year agreement covers 125 GWh of renewable electricity annually, totalling 625 GWh by 2030, … Read the full press release

ISS Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Integrated Facilities Services Contract in Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) ISS has been awarded a full Integrated Facilities Services contract by a major life sciences and pharmaceutical company in Switzerland, with an annual value of close to DKK 300 million. The agreement expands ISS’s role from subcontractor to … Read the full press release