Budget cuts hit the underfunded UN Human Rights Office
In Geneva, the UN Human Rights Office is warning of the impact of budget cuts on its field operations. Meanwhile in New York, a little‑known body is quietly working to further weaken the human rights system.
Second Swiss parliament chamber rejects cuts to Swissinfo
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The Swiss federal government wanted to cancel the federal contribution to Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s foreign mandate. Parliament has now opposed this.
When does neutrality law apply? Swiss government faces difficult decision over the Middle East conflict
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If the conflict involving Iran drags on, Switzerland may have to apply its law of neutrality. This could restrict military overflights and arms exports to the United States.
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Missile alerts, airspace closures and frantic phone calls from home: the escalation in the Middle East has left Swiss citizens in the region in a state of uncertainty. We spoke to three Swiss nationals, in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman.
What you need to know about the Swiss spring parliamentary session
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In its spring session, the Swiss parliament will take up several key issues for Swiss nationals abroad: child benefits for retirees, the Swiss Abroad Act, and, most importantly, federal funding.
Swiss president expresses solidarity for Bahrain and Oman
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin discussed the current Middle East conflict with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Oman’s Sultan Haytham bin Tariq, expressing Switzerland’s solidarity during the talks.
SWISS plans special repatriation flight from Oman to Zurich
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is planning a special repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Zurich on Thursday.
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Missile alerts, airspace closures and frantic phone calls from home: the escalation in the Middle East has left Swiss citizens in the region in a state of uncertainty. We spoke to three Swiss nationals, in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman.
When does neutrality law apply? Swiss government faces difficult decision over the Middle East conflict
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If the conflict involving Iran drags on, Switzerland may have to apply its law of neutrality. This could restrict military overflights and arms exports to the United States.
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After Tel Aviv, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is extending its flight cancellations to Dubai. This measure applies until Thursday inclusive, the airline announced on Tuesday.
Around 5,000 Swiss nationals still stranded by war in Middle East
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Around 4,800 Swiss nationals remain stranded in the Middle East on the fourth day of the US-Israeli offensive against Iran.
War in Iran: were the negotiations held in Geneva doomed to fail?
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On Saturday, the United States launched a major offensive against Iran. This came despite two rounds of talks between American and Iranian delegations in Geneva in February, which ended without success.
Over 4,000 Swiss travellers stranded amid conflict in Middle East
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The Swiss foreign ministry has so far ruled out repatriation assistance as the airspace in the region remains closed, but says it’s looking for a solution.
Swiss parliament remembers victims of Crans-Montana fire
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It is parliament’s duty to “never forget” the disaster, said the president of the House, Pierre-André Page, as representatives held a moment’s silence in honour of the victims.
Doris Leuthard to chair foundation for Crans-Montana victims
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Former Swiss government minister Doris Leuthard is to chair the Beloved Foundation, which was established following the New Year’s Eve fire disaster in Crans-Montana in which 41 people died.
Crans‑Montana: Swiss and Italian prosecutors to meet over fire investigation
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The talks are expected to clarify how the two authorities will work together in the investigation into the New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana.
Dozens gather in Crans‑Montana to honour New Year’s fire victims
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The tribute began with flowers laid at the fire scene. Those attending included relatives and friends of the victims and an 18‑year‑old survivor.
Heads of bar associations condemn attacks on Crans-Montana defence lawyers
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The bar presidents of cantons Valais, Vaud and Geneva on Friday condemned the attacks on the lawyers of Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the “Le Constellation” in Crans-Montana.
Fire in Crans-Montana has had little effect on Swiss tourism
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The fire disaster in Crans-Montana has attracted a great deal of international attention but has so far had little impact on Swiss tourism.
Criminal charges filed against mayor of Crans-Montana
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In the case of the fire disaster in Crans-Montana, two Valais lawyers have filed a criminal complaint against the mayor of the village, Nicolas Féraud.
Swiss government plans urgent legislation to support Crans‑Montana victims
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The Swiss government wants to help the Crans‑Montana victims quickly and has asked the justice ministry to draft a law by the end of the month.
Crans-Montana fire: ex-safety officer questioned by Valais prosecutors
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A former municipal safety inspection officer of Crans-Montana was questioned by Valais prosecutors on Monday in connection with a fatal bar fire on New Year’s Eve.
Swiss canton makes first payments to Crans-Montana fire victims
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The canton of Valais has made the first payments of emergency aid of CHF10,000 (about $12,900) for each person hospitalised or family affected.
Fatal fire: Swiss sports minister visits Crans-Montana
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One month after the fire in which 40 people died, Martin Pfister has travelled to the Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana.
Swiss and Italian prosecutors to meet over Crans-Montana fire investigation
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The Swiss ambassador in Rome says Valais prosecutors will meet Italian investigators in mid‑February over the Crans‑Montana New Year’s Eve tragedy.
Swiss carnival organisers tighten security after Crans-Montana tragedy
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Carnival organisers in Switzerland have been stepping up fire-fighting and safety measures following the deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana.
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The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Féraud, says he is ready to assume his responsibilities for events surrounding the deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire.
Crans-Montana: Italian ambassador to Switzerland remains in Rome
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The Italian ambassador to Switzerland, who was recalled to Rome, will only return to Bern if there is cooperation between the two countries’ judicial authorities.
Valais allocates CHF10 million for Crans-Montana victims
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The Valais cantonal government is to provide CHF10 million to the foundation for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana and their families.
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There will be no special prosecutor to investigate the New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana, in which 40 people died and more than 100 were injured.
Crans-Montana fire: 66 burn victims remain in hospital
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Twenty-eight people who were seriously injured in the Crans-Montana fire are still in hospital in Switzerland; 38 burn victims are in hospital abroad.
Swiss government says new US tariffs will replace old ones
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The new US tariffs do not come on top of the existing measures applicable to each country, the Swiss government said on Wednesday.
‘We’ll have to live with US tariffs,’ warns SECO head
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The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is calling for patience after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of the US tariffs were illegal.
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Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 15% global tariff is not fundamentally affecting Swiss exporters, say some analysts. Others believe companies are still in limbo.
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As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.
Trump repeats claim that Switzerland ‘rips off the United States’
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US President Donald Trump told Fox Business that countries such as Switzerland prosper because “we allow them to rip us off”.
Swiss supermarkets rule out US meat while restaurants show interest
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Despite a customs deal between Switzerland and the United States, US meat is unlikely to appear on Swiss supermarket shelves, says news agency AWP.
Swiss government approves mandate for US trade negotiations
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Talks on a trade deal between Switzerland and the United States are set to begin after the Swiss government approved the final mandate for negotiations.
What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2026
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in 2026, the Swiss economy will face downward pressure from weaker domestic demand and ongoing uncertainty related to US import tariffs.
Global trade under strain: why rules still matter for nations like Switzerland
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Former chief economist of the WTO, Ralph Ossa, explains why economies such as Switzerland need to defend and adapt the rules-based system.
