AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMigration Policy: Switzerland may introduce fees for EU nationals settling in the country, as debate over residency rules intensifies. Health and Insurance: Swiss Re’s chief medical officer urged insurers to invest more in preventing ill health, warning that worsening mortality trends threaten the current model. Diplomacy: Kenya confirmed it will close its embassy in Bern as part of a wider diplomatic reshuffle. Zurich: Four people were injured in a fire at an asylum centre. Markets: Alcon shares fell about 6% after the Swiss eye-care company lowered its market-growth outlook; Swiss banks, meanwhile, remain highly profitable but face rising pressure to adopt AI. Geneva: A rare 24-carat pink diamond sold for more than $14.6 million at Christie’s. Tourism: Swiss Alpine hotels could lose as many as 120,000 overnight stays in a poor-snow season, adding to concerns about winter conditions.
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