Geopolitics

Trump tariff rebuke, thoughts of a 100-year-old banker, and designer babies

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Global trade

Swiss government says new US tariffs will replace old ones

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 The new US tariffs do not come on top of the existing measures applicable to each country, the Swiss government said on Wednesday.

Drone strike in Kramatorsk, 9 February 2026.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland leads Europe in technology found in Russia’s weapons

This content was published on Feb 24, 2026 Despite sanctions, components from Swiss companies can still be found in Russian missiles, drones and tanks.

International Geneva

Twenty years after its creation, the Human Rights Council is under pressure

This content was published on Feb 23, 2026 The main UN body responsible for upholding human rights in the world is meeting on Monday in Geneva. Its first session of the year will be marked by geopolitical tensions and financial difficulties.

Detail view of a thousand Swiss franc note

Assisted suicide

Switzerland no longer wants to foot the bill for ‘suicide tourism’

This content was published on Feb 21, 2026 In Switzerland, all deaths through assisted suicide must be followed by a medical and legal investigation. This entails considerable costs for the state.

Four years of war in Ukraine: the federal government provides this aid

Foreign Affairs

Swiss aid to Ukraine amounts to more than CHF6 billion

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Switzerland has provided more than CHF6 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022.

FIFA announces a "partnership" for Gaza with the Peace Council

Foreign Affairs

FIFA announces Gaza ‘partnership’ with Trump’s Board of Peace

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 FIFA to support football projects in Gaza in support of Donald Trump's Peace Council.

International Geneva

Tracking down the Iran talks in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Mark Henley, a Geneva-based photographer was on the ground to document the Iran talks held in Geneva. But he told another story instead.

Trade policy

Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.

Switzerland and Italy strengthen cooperation after fire in Crans

Foreign Affairs

Italy and Switzerland strengthen Crans-Montana cooperation

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Swiss and Italian public prosecutors to work together more closely on Crans-Montana fire disaster.

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