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Swiss U23 fencing team condemned for disrespecting Israel

Swiss Fencing has distanced itself from the actions of its athletes

This content was published on Apr 27, 2025 Swiss fencing team refused to face Israeli flag during medals ceremony at the U23 European Championships.

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With the rise of new political and economic alliances, what strategies should small nations like Switzerland adopt?

The dynamics of international power blocs are more unpredictable than ever. Navigating them has become more complex.

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Switzerland eyes mediation role amid rising risk of conflict in outer space

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 As political jockeying between the major powers intensifies in space, Switzerland wants to play the role of “bridge builder” to avert armed conflict in space.

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Who writes the code? AI integration in a post-aid world

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 With humanitarian aid budgets under more pressure than ever before, artificial intelligence (AI) can help optimise limited resources.

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Trump’s trade war pushes Europe and Switzerland closer to Mercosur

This content was published on Mar 20, 2025 The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), led by Switzerland, is following the EU’s lead by pushing ahead on a free trade deal with Mercosur states.

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President of the Swiss Confederation at the Vatican: "Intense and moving ceremony"

Pope funeral “intense and moving”: Swiss president

This content was published on Apr 26, 2025 Swiss president Karin Keller-Sutter has described the funeral ceremony for the deceased Pope as “intense and moving”.

Switzerland and China call for dialogue on tariffs

This content was published on Apr 24, 2025 Switzerland and China want to resolve the problem of United States tariffs through dialogue.

The number of Swiss travelling to the United States on holiday has fallen

Fewer Swiss holidaymakers travel to Trump’s US

This content was published on Apr 24, 2025 The number of Swiss vacationers to the United States fell sharply in February and March.

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New York, Beijing, Tokyo – the Swiss government is on a mission to save trade

This content was published on Apr 24, 2025 Three top ministers are abroad this week because export-reliant Switzerland is in danger of being caught in the trade war between two giants.

Switzerland's dioceses get organised for the Pope's funeral

Swiss dioceses prepare for Pope’s funeral

This content was published on Apr 24, 2025 Switzerland’s dioceses are making arrangements for the faithful to attend the Pope’s funeral, including public screenings.

EU treaty triples Swiss costs for mobility programme

Swiss costs would triple to join EU education programme

This content was published on Apr 24, 2025 Renewed Swiss participation in EU Erasmus+ education programme comes with a heavy price tag.

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Switzerland introduces new EU sanctions targeting Russian media

This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 Swiss companies are now forbidden to advertise in eight additional Russian media organisations.

Parmelin talks to Swiss companies in the United States

Parmelin meets Swiss businesses in US as IMF predicts 0.9% growth for Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 Economics Minister Guy Parmelin met Swiss businesses in the US during IMF and World Bank meetings. The IMF now forecasts 0.9% GDP growth for Switzerland.

Swiss foreign minister spoke with Iranian counterpart about US dialogue

This content was published on Apr 22, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi about the current dialogue between the US and Iran.

Swiss foreign minister appeals for cohesion and dialogue at Expo in Japan

This content was published on Apr 22, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis called for cohesion and dialogue at the opening of the Swiss National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Tuesday.

‘Pressure will increase on Switzerland to invest more in defence’

This content was published on Apr 18, 2025 Markus Mäder, Switzerland’s state secretary for security policy, believes that more cooperation is needed in order to strengthen defence in Europe.

Cassis' official visit to Japan and China

Swiss foreign minister to visit Japan and China

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 Ignazio Cassis will be on an official visit to Japan and China next week.

On April 5, thousands demonstrated in Zurich against the housing crisis. It was the city's largest housing demonstration since the turn of the millennium

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Zurich: how the world capital of housing shortages is tackling the problem 

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The Swiss Alps ski village that is luring nervous Americans

Heavy rainfall in southern Switzerland: canton Valais issues weather warning and Ticino will have a wet Easter.

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The Böögg, Switzerland’s exploding psychic snowman

The Swiss franc has soared to a decade high against the dollar

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Swiss franc surge sparks bets on negative interest rates

What are your experiences with housing shortages and rising property prices?

Switzerland is steering towards a housing crisis. Are there solutions?

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Apr 25, 2025

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How are mental illnesses treated in your country?

In Switzerland more people are being referred to electrical therapies or psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Are there similar approaches where you live?

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Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?

What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave?

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