Swiss former president tackles Nazi-era and colonial loot in museums
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A new Swiss commission led by former Swiss president Simonetta Sommaruga will review disputed cases and issue recommendations.
Science podcast: the ‘life-without-Big-Tech’ experiment
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Two Swiss journalists tried replacing Google, Apple and Microsoft with European alternatives. Here’s what they learned about digital sovereignty.
November 29 votes: flying start for Swiss fireworks initiative
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The first SBC poll ahead of the November 29 votes shows strong support for the fireworks initiative, while the outcomes of several other proposals remain uncertain.
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A good apartment has a great location, a dishwasher and plenty of space – but are prospective tenants stretching their budgets too far to afford housing, leaving less money for other expenses?
Geopolitical shocks are reconfiguring the Swiss industry’s coffee supply chains
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War is a top concern for Swiss coffee traders and alternative routes a top priority. But adapting supply chains in an era of constant disruption is no easy task.
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Drone sightings over critical infrastructure are also on the rise in Switzerland. Who is behind these drones, and how should Switzerland deal with the problem?
Is Switzerland’s decentralised democracy a helpful model for the Kurds?
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Some Kurdish activists and intellectuals believe that Switzerland’s federal structure offers ideas for greater Kurdish autonomy.
Beneath Gaza’s rubble lie the missing – and possible evidence
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Three years after the Hamas-led attack on Israel and the subsequent war, much of Gaza is still in ruins – and many families still haven’t found the buried bodies of their loved ones.
Oil could hit $200 if Hormuz stays shut, UBS economist warns
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Oil prices could soar to $200 (CHF162) a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a prolonged period, UBS economist Alessandro Bee warns.
UN investigators in Geneva raise concerns over Israeli detentions in Syria
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UN investigators say Israel detained dozens of Syrians inside Syrian territory before reportedly transferring them to Israel.
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Despite a ceasefire in place for ten months reconstruction has yet to materialise in the Gaza Strip. Aid workers say supplies are still scarce.
Explainer: Watches win, pharma waits as Swiss-India trade deal turns one
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In October 2025, Switzerland, as a member state of EFTA, entered into what was billed as a historic free trade deal with India.
Kuwait and Switzerland want to strengthen trade ties
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin welcomed the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, to Bern on Tuesday to “strengthen ties between the two countries”.
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Following the Senate, the House of Representatives has also approved a compromise under which the agricultural sector will receive half a billion Swiss francs in support.
US policy study warns Swiss pharma industry could lose billions
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A industry-backed study estimates potential losses for the Swiss pharma industry from US policies could be in the billions.
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For decades the country’s exporters focused on adding value, but US tariffs and the strong franc are now hitting them harder.
Owning her own shop in the US was a dream come true until Trump’s tariffs came along
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Jacqueline Judd owns and runs a shop selling Swiss products in New Glarus, Wisconsin. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have taken a toll on her inventory.
US imposes new tariff of 12.5% on Switzerland over forced labour
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Following Canada and Brazil, Switzerland and around 60 other countries face new US tariffs on Friday for allegedly not doing enough to combat forced labour.
Swiss pharma firm Sandoz takes note of proposed US tariffs on generic drugs
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Generic drugs giant Sandoz said on Wednesday that it had “taken note” of Washington’s announcements regarding new tariffs of up to 200%.
