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Swiss companies want to reclaim US tariffs

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 The first Swiss companies want to reclaim overpaid US customs duties. However, many questions remain unanswered.

Guterres denounces the attitude of "those with the greatest power".

Human rights under attack, says UN secretary-general in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 Human rights are often" attacked by "those with the greatest power". On Monday, at the start of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced the erosion of the rule of law through the use of force.

Swiss families are doing well in international comparison

Swiss families doing well in international comparison

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 By international standards, Swiss families are well-off, satisfied and socially mobile.

Dogs significantly change the air in homes

Dogs significantly change air in homes, say Swiss scientists

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 Dogs influence the air quality in homes. A new study from Lausanne has measured for the first time the gases, particles and microbes that four-legged friends bring indoors.

Pfister considers planned VAT increase manageable

Planned Swiss VAT increase seen as ‘manageable sacrifice’

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 In the view of Defence Minister Martin Pfister, the planned increase in VAT in favour of the army is a minimum solution for Switzerland's security. It is "a noticeable, but also bearable sacrifice" for everyone.

Iran: Negotiations with USA probably Thursday in Geneva

Iran: new talks with US ‘probably on Thursday in Geneva’

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held out the prospect of another round of negotiations with the United States in a few days in the conflict over the country's controversial nuclear programme.

Basel Carnival kicks off with the traditional "Morgenstreich

Basel Carnival kicks off with traditional ‘Morgestraich’

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 Basel's carnival kicked off in the early hours of Monday morning with the traditional "Morgestraich".

The first migratory birds are back in Switzerland

First migratory birds back in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 22, 2026 The bird migration has started: the first migratory birds have returned to their breeding grounds in Switzerland after spending the winter in the south.

"We have to live with customs duties", warns SECO

‘We’ll have to live with US tariffs,’ warns SECO head

This content was published on Feb 22, 2026 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.

Modernisation of the Energy Charter in difficulty

Energy Charter modernisation splits Swiss politicians

This content was published on Feb 22, 2026 The Federal Council's proposal to modernise the International Energy Charter Treaty has met with a mixed reception in Switzerland. The withdrawal of the EU and several key countries from the agreement has heightened tensions.

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