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AI has revolutionised society and the world of work. How should it be regulated? This is the topic of discussion in Geneva at the moment.

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This content was published on Artificial intelligence is transforming society and the workplace. How should it be regulated? That question is at the heart of a global summit taking place in Geneva.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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“Mature, grown-up, experienced.” Switzerland has reached the last 16 of the World Cup. The fans are absolutely thrilled.

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This content was published on Switzerland is through to the World Cup last 16 after a 2-0 win over Algeria, with the Swiss media praising the team’s maturity and confidence.

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The Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X have entered a new schism after the consecration of four bishops in Valais. We also ask: why are the stories of Swiss Abroad capturing growing attention back home?

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This content was published on A new schism between the Vatican and a Swiss breakaway Catholic faction and renewed interest in the Swiss Abroad at home.

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Six months after the fire in Crans-Montana, the Swiss press looks back at the tragedy that claimed 41 lives and left 115 people injured on New Year’s Eve.

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This content was published on Six months after the Crans-Montana fire, the Swiss media revisit the tragedy that claimed 41 lives and injured 115 people on New Year’s Day.

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This content was published on A police operation in Bern’s Marzili bathing area is sparking debate. Also, the Swiss finance minister fails to make a breakthrough in the customs dispute with the US.

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This content was published on Swiss President Guy Parmelin has set off for North America. His mission: to prevent another round of tariff hikes from Washington.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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80 Swiss rescue workers, accompanied by search dogs and rescue equipment, have arrived in Venezuela.

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This content was published on Swiss rescue workers have arrived in Venezuela, accompanied by search dogs and specialist equipment, to help search for survivors following a devastating earthquake.

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Powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, where around 800 Swiss Abroad live. Two Swiss Abroad in Caracas describe the destruction as rescue efforts continue.

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This content was published on Powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, where around 800 Swiss citizens live. Two Swiss Abroad in Caracas describe the destruction as rescue efforts continue.

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The Swiss federal government wants to overhaul the military system: civil defence and civilian service could be merged into a new disaster protection service. This is a major reform, which will be put to a public vote.

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This content was published on Less than two weeks after voters approved tighter access to civilian service, the Swiss government is already proposing a much broader reform of the military service system.

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In 2025, the Swiss foreign ministry handled 1,238 consular protection cases and today reiterated the limits of the assistance it can provide abroad.

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This content was published on As the summer holiday season approaches, Switzerland is reminding travellers of a familiar message: consular assistance abroad has its limits, and personal responsibility comes first.

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This content was published on Bürgenstock has once again become a stage for world politics: the US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap for further negotiations.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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This content was published on So it wasn’t to be after all: there were no talks between Iran and the US at the Bürgenstock resort, near Lucerne, today.

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This content was published on The US–Iran agreement was digitally signed by Trump in advance. So what will happen to the ceremony planned at the Bürgenstock on Friday?

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This content was published on With the G7 summit ending today in Evian, France, and the US-Iran meeting planned for Friday near Lucerne, this is a busy time for the Swiss government.

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KEYPIX - The Swiss flag waves in front of the building of the EU commission prior to the signing ceremony of a package of bilateral agreements between the European Union and Switzerland, in Brussels, Belgium, Monday, March 2, 2026. (KEYSTONE/Peter Klaunzer)

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This content was published on The vote is over, but the debate on Europe continues. A new poll shows how the Swiss view the bilateral agreements with the EU.

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This content was published on The media take stock of yesterday’s votes, while Geneva returns to the centre of international geopolitics.

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Members of a cross-party alliance who campaigned against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No to ten million” immigration initiative in Bern on June 14, 2026.

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Switzerland Today – vote edition

This content was published on Immigration, civilian service and minimum wages dominated Sunday’s ballots, as Swiss voters signalled support for stability at home and abroad.

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