Geopolitics

Iran war: Switzerland expects bumper tax from oil traders

A third of the world's oil is traded from Geneva

This content was published on Apr 9, 2026 Geneva and Swiss government expect tax windfall from commodity traders as oil prices soar.

Hundreds demonstrate in Zurich against the Iran war

Foreign Affairs

Hundreds demonstrate in Zurich against Iran war

This content was published on Apr 9, 2026 Several hundred people demonstrate in Zurich against the war in Iran.

Public support for the army, Jamie Dimon’s warnings, and the Artemis II Moon mission

This content was published on Apr 8, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

International Geneva

Iran-US: the stakes of disruption at Hormuz for Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 8, 2026 The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut for over a month. What has this meant for Switzerland, lynchpin of global trade and humanitarian aid flows?

Berne must re-examine the repatriation of Swiss members of the EI

Swiss diplomacy

Court rules Bern must re-examine members of Islamic State’s repatriation requests

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 The Swiss foreign ministry must reconsider the repatriation request of an Islamic State fighter who is believed to be detained in Iraq, the Federal Administrative Court has ruled.

US towards imposition of 100% duties on certain drugs

Trade policy

US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven't reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.

MAGA ‘dream girl’ Jessica Foster, No Kings demo, and 50 years of Apple

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

After a month of war, prices in Switzerland have risen by between 10 and 22 per cent

Global trade

Iran war impacts Swiss fuel pumps, tourism and economy

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Swiss fuel prices, tourism and its financial sector are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict.

The European Parliament wants to ratify the Switzerland-EU agreement this year

Foreign Affairs

European parliament wants to ratify Swiss agreement this year

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Brussels intends to swiftly ratify Switzerland-EU bilateral agreement.

The Patriot system can be abandoned, says Martin Pfister

Foreign Affairs

Patriot system can be scrapped, warns Swiss defence minister

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Switzerland threatens to abandon purchase of USt Patriot air defence system.

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