Cluster: Swiss Identity

US tariffs of 39% come into force for Switzerland

US tariffs in force for Switzerland - Federal Council to provide information this afternoon

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 US tariffs of 39% on Swiss exports formally came into force on Thursday morning, despite last-minute talks.

A film from French-speaking Switzerland in the Swiss shortlist for the Oscars

Culture

Three films on the Swiss shortlist for the 2026 Oscars

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 The film that will represent Switzerland will be announced on August 12.

Small sculpture by David de Pury stolen in Neuchâtel

History

Protest sculpture of controversial Swiss philanthropist stolen

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 A small protest sculpture of the controversial banker and benefactor David de Pury in Neuchâtel has been stolen.

Culture

The 78th Locarno Film Festival opens today

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 This year 222 films will be screened, 100 of them world premieres. There are 18 films competing for the Golden Leopard.

Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom" (1960) is probably the most well-known film among the selection curated for Locarno's retrospective this year.

Culture

Locarno Festival sheds light on an under-appreciated era of British cinema

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 Films restored by the British and the Swiss film archives illuminate a period of national reconstruction and cultural transformation.