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Foreign Affairs

Russia classifies Swiss organisation as ‘undesirable’

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Russia labels Swiss rights group ‘undesirable’, risking prosecution for supporters.

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Swiss AI

Swiss defence firm RUAG to rely entirely on Swiss AI

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Swiss defence firm RUAG unveils Swiss-made AI ‘LLARA’ for military use.

SNB posts 0.5 billion loss in first quarter

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Swiss National Bank posts half-billion loss in first quarter

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Swiss National Bank reports half-billion franc Q1 loss amid foreign currency declines.

UBS continues to reject the package proposed by the Federal Council

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Swiss Politics

UBS rejects Swiss government proposal on capital requirements

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 UBS rejects Swiss government’s call for a $20bn capital increase, citing risks to the Swiss economy.

In the government's sights, UBS must increase its capital base

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Swiss government wants UBS to increase its capital by $20 billion

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 The Swiss government has approved a tightening of the screws for systemically important banks.

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Swiss exhibition honours Japanese director of the ‘Heidi’ anime series

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 The anime series ‘Heidi’ is probably the best-known work of Japanese director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Isao Takahata.

The government in favour of opening shops on 12 Sundays a year

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Swiss government in favour of expanding Sunday shopping

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 The Swiss government said it was in favour of shops staying open on 12 Sundays a year, compared with four at present.

Tiger mosquito continues to spread in the city of Zurich

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Tiger mosquito continues to spread in Zurich

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 The Asian tiger mosquitoes has been detected in four neighbourhoods in the city of Zurich.

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Travel restrictions on Crans-Montana bar proprietors extended

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 A court in the canton of Valais has extended the travel ban and other restrictions on Jessica Moretti by three months and a similar decision is expected for Jacques Moretti.

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Foreign Affairs

Trump steps up pressure on Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.

A Roman bread was discovered in Vindonissa, canton of Aargau.

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History

Roman bread discovered in Switzerland for the first time

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Archaeologists have found a charred Roman loaf of bread. The small flatbread is a rare find.

Employees are increasingly prioritising safety over promotion

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Workplace

Swiss employees prioritise stability over promotions

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 In uncertain times and in the face of AI change, employees in Switzerland are increasingly focussing on stability.