Spotify raises UK and Switzerland Premium prices again as analysts see US hike by early 2026

Spotify is raising subscription prices in the UK for the second time in 18 months. The company is also increasing the price of its Premium plans in Switzerland. In the UK, the music streaming giant will be increasing its Premium individual monthly...

Currency Exchange Rate Today: US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal to PKR – 26 October 2025

KARACHI – The foreign exchange market in Pakistan opened weekend on stable note, with US dollar, Euro, and British pound holding firm against Pakistani rupee, according to data released on Sunday. In open market, US dollar was being traded at...

Momentus Vigoride 7 to fly DPhi Space hosted payload platform

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Momentus announced a partnership Oct. 30 with DPhi Space to fly the Swiss startup’s hosted-payload platform early next year. Momentus will host the DPhi Space Clustergate-2 payload, which is designed to turn a host...

Chile Bank Joins Surprise Wave of Latin American Blue Bond Sales

The state-owned bank sold 100 million Swiss francs ($126 million) in five-year notes, the first ever blue bond issued in the Swiss currency. The proceeds will finance loans related to marine renewable energy, sustainable water management, aquatic...

Proton VPN announces major upgrades — here's what I'm looking forward to

Proton VPN increases its free VPN server list to 10 A fresh, in-house VPN architecture promises increased speeds, new features A new command-line interface for Linux users Andy Yen, CEO of Proton, has just announced a raft of exciting features as...

Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Baghdad After 30-Year Closure

By John Lee. On Thursday, 23 October 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis officially inaugurated the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad, marking the reopening of Switzerland's diplomatic...

A tax on the ultra-wealthy: Switzerland prepares for high-stakes referendum

National stereotypes can be a dangerous thing, but some exist for good reason. Take Switzerland’s reputation as a haven for private wealth, which has been based on firm foundations, such as its banking privacy laws and friendly tax regime. Little...

Nidec Conversion partners with BNP Paribas Leasing

Nidec Conversion has partnered with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to finance EV charging infrastructure in 11 markets Nidec Conversion has partnered with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to provide financing for electric vehicle (EV) charging...

Gold Slides into “Healthy Correction” as US–China Trade Progresses

GOLD PRICES dipped further on Monday after the United States and China agreed on a framework for a trade deal, just days before US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet, writes Atsuko Whitehouse at...

"Vietnam opened its market to France in 2015 and has been growing steadily for ten years"

While Europe remains the leading export destination for French fresh fruit and vegetables, international sales of apples continue to grow, particularly in Asian markets. Daniel Soares, international director of Interfel, provides an update. ©...

Deloitte point to financial reality of Newcastle United and Champions League opponents

When it comes to Newcastle United and their Champions League opponents in this league phase, the most recent 2025 Deloitte Football Money League gives us valuable pointers to the financial reality. The football finance experts at Deloitte with...

Gold and shares boost Swiss National Bank’s performance

Gold and equities will have boosted the SNB's 9-month performance Keystone-SDA The Swiss National Bank (SNB)'s huge investments in gold and foreign equities have helped boost the central bank's performance in the third quarter, according to the...

First Hand Films Boards West Bank Waldorf School Doc ‘House Of Hope’ – IDFA

EXCLUSIVE: First Hand Films has boarded sales on Marjolein Busstra’s documentary House of Hope, about a pacifist Waldorf school in the occupied West Bank, ahead of its world premiere at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam in November....

Trump trims tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30,...

National Sandwich Day picks for a great sandwich in New Jersey

The muffuletta at Durazzo's Italian Market and Deli in Brick has mortadella, salami, Swiss cheese, provolone and marinated olive salad. Pictured Oct. 16, 2025.Sarah Griesemer/Asbury Park PressThe Joey at d'jeet? in Shrewsbury is made with a crispy...

Coping with chaos: What is next for world trade?

On 20 January 2025 – the very first day of his term – President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase of tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing the (alleged) constant influx of both migrants and drugs from both countries and the...

Swissinfo named second-best online media source in Switzerland

In 2025 Swissinfo convinced with above-average quality in a comparison of Swiss media. Thomas Kern, Swissinfo The Yearbook of Media Quality 2025 has once again given Swissinfo a good rating in its media quality analysis. This content was published...

South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 23-29)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Oct. 23 to 29: Charlotte (28209) • 7-Eleven (food stand), 2601 South Blvd. – 95.5 • Angry Ales, 1518 Montford Drive – 97 • Catału, 135 New Bern St. – 99 • CO, 4201 Park Road...

Knight Frank Sells Revier Hotel in Dubai’s Business Bay

Strategic Acquisition of Revier Hotel Dubai, UAE — In a significant move within the hospitality sector, Knight Frank has successfully facilitated the sale of the 230-key Revier Hotel located in Business Bay. The transaction involved the Swiss...

OSP, GIZ empower journalists in Illicit Financial Flows fight

By Francis Ntow Accra, Oct 27, GNA – The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) have held a three-day training for some Ghanaian journalists, exposing them to tools and techniques to help in the fight...