Geopolitics

US questions UN presence in ‘expensive’ cities, like Geneva

UN: Washington wants to review presence in expensive cities

This content was published on Feb 12, 2026 US ambassador to UN wants to "rexamine" UN presence in "expensive" cities.

Bad Bunny, plummeting Bitcoin, and frozen iguanas

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Swiss electricity modules and generators delivered to Ukraine

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to deliver generators as Ukraine’s energy crisis worsens

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 The Swiss government has approved an aid package worth up to CHF32 million to support Ukraine as it struggles with a severe energy crisis.

WTO Director promises "chaos" without multilateral system

International Geneva

WTO chief in Geneva warns of ‘chaos’ if global trade system collapses

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 However, keeping things as they are is not an option, WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala said on Wednesday in Geneva

Donald Trump takes another swipe at Switzerland

Trade policy

Trump repeats claim that Switzerland ‘rips off the United States’

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 US President Donald Trump told Fox Business that countries such as Switzerland prosper because “we allow them to rip us off”.

Federal Councillor Cassis opens OSCE conference in St. Gallen

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister opens OSCE conference in St Gallen

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has opened the first of five international conferences marking Switzerland's chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2026.

Novartis: new global biomedical research centre opens in San Diego

Pharma supply chains

Novartis begins construction of new research centre in San Diego, US

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 Novartis has begun work on a new global biomedical research centre in San Diego, United States. The 43,300 m2 facility will be operational in 2029 and house around 1,000 employees.

From Brussels humanitarian exemption for Jacques Baud

Foreign Affairs

Sanctioned former Swiss intelligence officer granted humanitarian waiver

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 Brussels has granted a humanitarian exemption to Jacques Baud, a former Swiss colonel who has been sanctioned by the EU for promoting conspiracy narratives and false claims about the war in Ukraine.

Mobilisation against Swiss-Israel academic agreement

Foreign Affairs

Swiss academics oppose Israeli research pact

This content was published on Feb 7, 2026 More than 250 Swiss academics want research treaty with Israel terminated.

Information wars

Swiss nationals face EU sanctions over disinformation claims

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 Two Swiss nationals have been sanctioned by the EU in connection with Russian propaganda. An analysis by Swissinfo.

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