Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Life has become more expensive in Switzerland – despite low inflation

The products are significantly more expensive than they were a few years ago.

This content was published on Jan 21, 2026 Inflation is forecast to be just 0.2% in 2025. And yet many people feel the pinch: prices in Switzerland are around 7% higher than five years ago, putting pressure on household budgets.

The Ukraine war has tested the concept of Swiss neutrality

Foreign Affairs

Swiss support neutrality alongside weapons exports

This content was published on Jan 21, 2026 Majority of Swiss support neutrality and arms exports to Ukraine, according to survey.

US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in Davos on Wednesday for a two-day visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual gathering.

Foreign Affairs

WEF: Switzerland treads carefully with Trump as tariff deal looms

This content was published on Jan 21, 2026 The Swiss government is expected to avoid sharp criticism of Donald Trump’s Greenland plans at the WEF annual meeting as it seeks to finalise a 15% tariff deal with the US.

Council of States committee wants to re-authorise new nuclear power plant construction

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate backs new nuclear power plant construction

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss Senate panel votes to lift ban on new nuclear plant licenses.

The USA's demand for the purchase of Greenland dominates the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 The United States’ demand to acquire Greenland is dominating discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 The strongest solar storm in two decades produced spectacular images over parts of Switzerland on Monday night – but only above a thick layer of fog. Pictured here are the Northern Lights above Monthey in canton Valais, as well as Bex and Aigle in canton Vaud.

Swiss politicians debate calls for Swiss government to leave X

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss politicians debate calls for the government to leave X after various scandals.

Half of Swiss local authorities rely on social networks

Demographics

Half of Swiss local authorities communicate via social media

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Nearly 50% of Swiss municipalities now use social media to communicate.

The WEF began today against a backdrop of high geopolitical tension, much of which revolves around the US president, who is expected in Davos.

Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 19, 2026 The WEF opened today amid heightened geopolitical tensions, with much attention focused on the US president, who is expected in Davos.

Picture of the day

This content was published on Jan 19, 2026 More than 120 dignitaries are attending this year’s World Economic Forum, requiring an unprecedented level of security. Pictured here is a security officer positioned on the roof of the Congress Centre in Davos.

Cluster: Swiss Abroad

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