Geopolitics

The Red Cross plans to extend its protection to cyberspace

A Kashmiri worker paints the red and white medical emblem in the shape of a cross on the roof of the SMHS hospital as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan in Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir, on Wednesday 27 February 2019. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

This content was published on Jul 27, 2026 The ICRC has unveiled a prototype of its new digital emblem designed to protect humanitarian and health organisations against cyberattacks.

Disused bunker: the army is considering bringing it back into service

Foreign Affairs

Army considers bringing Switzerland’s disused bunkers back into service

This content was published on Jul 25, 2026 The tense geopolitical situation in Europe is prompting the Federal Department of Defence to reassess the importance of old, disused bunkers.

Switzerland remains on the US monitoring list for currency manipulation

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland remains on US currency manipulators list

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 Switzerland remains on the US monitoring list for currency manipulation, along with nine other countries.

Food supply chains

Truth or tale: Is it true that forced labour exists in Swiss supply chains?

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 Switzerland is among 60 countries hit with new US tariffs for not doing enough to combat forced labour. Is there any truth to the accusation?

US surcharges of 10 to 12.5 per cent targeting 60 countries, including Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

US imposes new tariff of 12.5% on Switzerland over forced labour

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 Following Canada and Brazil, Switzerland and around 60 other countries face new US tariffs on Friday for allegedly not doing enough to combat forced labour.

Illegal pushbacks at the EU border: Was Swiss money involved too?

Human rights

Report finds no link between Swiss funds and EU border pushbacks

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 After parliamentary pressure, independent experts took a close look at what happens to the Swiss contribution to protecting the EU’s external borders.

Switzerland steps up its Ebola aid for the Congo

Global health

Switzerland increases Ebola aid for the Congo

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 Switzerland has stepped up its efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

China is courting Swiss start-ups; "technological dominance lies behind this"

Trade policy

China is courting Swiss start-ups for their intellectual property

This content was published on Jul 23, 2026 Offers sound too good to be true such as interest-free funding, free office space for years on end, accelerator programmes and a business-friendly regulatory environment.

The US mid-term elections could prove contentious

Election, trade and AI chaos

This content was published on Jul 22, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

A new kind of embassy

This content was published on Jul 22, 2026 Switzerland has an extensive network of diplomatic missions abroad. With over 170 overseas offices, the possibilities extend far beyond architecture.

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