AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildlife and Climate: Record summer heat and drought left Swiss hedgehogs short of food, with rescue centres reporting more orphaned young and weakened mothers. Near Randa, authorities are keeping danger zones closed as a hanging glacier above the Weisshorn remains unstable. Defence: Switzerland plans to seek direct equipment deals with US manufacturers after lessons from its F-35 purchase, though any change needs US approval. Business: Sandoz cut its 2026 sales-growth outlook after supply constraints, while UBS reported a $2.7 billion quarterly profit and accelerated share buybacks. Sport: Stan Wawrinka ended his 24-year tennis career with a home-court defeat in Basel; Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo are cleared to return to Switzerland’s squad after serving suspensions over forged COVID certificates. Diplomacy: President Guy Parmelin is due in China from October 30 to November 1, as Beijing says it wants closer trade ties with Switzerland.
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