Swiss vote on taxing spouses, media licence fee, cash availability and climate fund
Ballot boxes are set to close at noon on Sunday. Swiss citizens are voting on a referendum, three popular initiatives and a counterproposal. The results will be out the same day.
The Swiss franc is brimming with strength, but how serious is the problem?
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The strong Swiss franc is causing growing concern in economic circles. Is it time for the Swiss National Bank to step in? And just how serious is the problem? Swissinfo takes a closer look.
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A Swiss company has developed the world’s first battery-powered skis. But it might be an uphill battle to win over purists.
When Swiss traditional customs offer up a mirror to the ridiculous
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French photographer Charles Fréger has produced images that reflect Swiss winter rites while posing questions about the present-day.
Science podcast: The 2000-watt society – A Swiss experiment in sustainable living
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Join us as we delve into the 2000-watt Society and its significance for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Budget cuts hit the underfunded UN Human Rights Office
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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.
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The Swiss embassy in Tehran remains open despite incessant US and Israeli bombing raids on the Iranian capital since Saturday.
Middle East conflict: ‘Everyone has a responsibility to inform themselves before travelling’
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With nearly 5,000 Swiss citizens stranded in the Middle East, the foreign ministry maintains that assistance will be provided only as a last resort.
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.
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.
