Making synthetic fuels: a Swiss scientist’s bid to decarbonise cars and planes
A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a green fuel for combustion engines – a synthetic “drop-in” fuel that works with existing engines and infrastructure.
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Many Swiss nationals abroad believe that, in an emergency, they will be picked up by the Swiss Air-Rescue (Rega). But the reality is more complicated.
Several unidentified drones spotted over a Swiss military base
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Drones have been spotted flying in formation over a military base. According to the army, such incidents have been on the rise.
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A new schism between the Vatican and a Swiss breakaway Catholic faction and renewed interest in the Swiss Abroad at home.
A skirmish at a Swiss swimming pool prompts debate on women’s versus trans rights
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The case of a trans woman who was escorted out of the women’s section of a popular outdoor pool shows that Switzerland has not yet adapted to accommodate the queer community.
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The United States and Iran have ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland and plan technical talks at the working level this week, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said.
War threatens Swiss prosperity, warns top economist
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The war in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains and price trends, threatening prosperity in Switzerland, says Jan-Egbert Sturm.
SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay
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The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.
Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.
Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’
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While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.
Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs
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The conclusion of a trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States remains the Federal Council’s top priority, regardless of Thursday’s US court ruling that President Trump’s tariffs are illegal.
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US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.
US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report
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The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven’t reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.
Switzerland to extend US trade talks beyond March deadline, says Parmelin
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Switzerland will continue negotiating a trade agreement with the US beyond the planned March 31 deadline, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on Saturday.
