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Fewer Swiss holidaymakers travel to Trump’s US

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

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

Foreign Affairs

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

Foreign Affairs

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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Foreign Affairs

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.

WHO: redundancies amid cuts in US funding

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WHO braces for staff cuts in Geneva amid US funding withdrawal

This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 WHO’s Director-General warned US budget cuts are putting the agency in financial trouble, leading to management cuts in Geneva.

Parmelin talks to Swiss companies in the United States

Foreign Affairs

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.

Foreign Affairs

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.

Foreign Affairs

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.

Foreign Affairs

‘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.

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