Geopolitics

War in Iran: were the negotiations held in Geneva doomed to fail?

Smoke rises in central Tehran after an Israeli attack in Iran, March 1, 2026.

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 On Saturday, the United States launched a major offensive against Iran. This came despite two rounds of talks between American and Iranian delegations in Geneva in February, which ended without success.

War in the Middle East blocks 4000 travellers from Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

Over 4,000 Swiss travellers stranded amid conflict in Middle East

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 The Swiss foreign ministry has so far ruled out repatriation assistance as the airspace in the region remains closed, but says it's looking for a solution.

Opinion

Humanitarian aid

The Board of Peace must address the basic needs of the Palestinian population

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Civilian safety and access to basic infrastructure must dominate the agenda of all Gaza peace talks, argues a Palestinian writer.

Bilateral agreement signed by Guy Parmelin and Ursula von der Leyen

Swiss diplomacy

Switzerland, EU sign package of agreements to strengthen ties

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, signed a package of accords in Brussels on Monday designed to strengthen bilateral relations.

Middle East war causes stock market losses

War & peace

Swiss stock market takes slight tumble as war in Middle East escalates

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 The Swiss Market Index (SMI) did not fall quite as sharply in early trading Monday as its key European counterparts.

Global health

Pandemics, electricity shortages considered biggest risks for Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Earthquakes and heat waves are also among major hazards facing the country, a new analysis by federal officials shows.

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Debate flares over Swiss protecting power mandate in Iran

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Switzerland represents US interests in Iran — a long‑standing role now coming under scrutiny as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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‘From holiday to stress’: Swiss travellers stranded across Gulf region

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Gulf states have closed their airspace as an emergency measure following strikes in Iran and retaliatory fire by the Islamic Republic.

Parmelin: 'deeply concerned' about escalation

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president ‘deeply concerned’ over escalation in Middle East

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin has expressed "deep concern" over the ongoing escalation in the Middle East, "a region where I was so warmly welcomed last month", he said.

Digital Democracy

Is Swiss AI a powerhouse for democracy?

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 US cyber expert Bruce Schneier has high hopes for a Swiss AI model. Optimism is also growing in Switzerland, but not across the board.

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