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Swiss defence firm RUAG to rely entirely on Swiss AI

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Swiss defence firm RUAG unveils Swiss-made AI 'LLARA' for military use.

UBS continues to reject the package proposed by the Federal Council

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UBS rejects Swiss government proposal on capital requirements

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 UBS rejects Swiss government's call for a $20bn capital increase, citing risks to the Swiss economy.

The Swiss government met today for its weekly meeting "extra muros" in Estavayer-le-Lac, Fribourg. The Swiss federal government’s closed meetings for important political decisions were created in the 1990s in order to discuss complex issues in greater depth and strengthen collegiality.

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This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 The Swiss federal government met today for its weekly “extra muros” session in Estavayer-le-Lac, canton Fribourg. These meetings, held outside Bern since the 1990s, are intended to allow more in-depth discussion of complex issues and to strengthen collegiality.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Switzerland is sliding towards an aviation fuel shortage: reserves are currently sufficient for only 72 days instead of the required 90.

Switzerland’s global trade falls off at start of year

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Swiss exports and imports decline in the first quarter of the year.

According to Blick.ch, the federal government is increasingly appointing honorary consuls to represent Swiss interests in areas far from official embassies or consulates. These "amateur diplomats" assist Swiss citizens in need, represent Switzerland at events, and maintain relations with local authorities and businesses. Their roles are voluntary, with only a small compensation, but they do enjoy a degree of immunity while carrying out their duties.

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Does Switzerland monitor its honorary consuls adequately?

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Honorary consuls represent Switzerland and are deeply embedded in local networks. But this also means they can face potential conflicts of interest.

The head of the Böögg exploded after exactly 12 minutes and 48 seconds at Zurich’s Sechseläuten festival. The Zurich weather oracle promises a good summer in 2026.

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This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 The head of the Böögg exploded after exactly 12 minutes and 48 seconds at Zurich’s Sechseläuten festival. The Zurich weather oracle promises a good summer in 2026.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Debate over noise from the F‑35 fighter jet persists, and despite a Federal Court ruling, key questions remain about the e‑ID referendum campaign.

Auditors slam financial planning for Swiss rail projects

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Poor financial planning underestimated railway upgrade costs by several billion francs.

Participants enjoy a yoga class by Lake Geneva, in Lausanne, on Saturday April 18.

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This content was published on Apr 20, 2026 Participants enjoy in a yoga class by Lake Geneva on Saturday April 18.

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