Geopolitics

Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal

An Iranian man looks on as smoke rises from Shahran Oil Refinery following an airstrike in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026.

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.

The Elbit defence company manufactures drones, among other things.

War & peace

Swiss firms exported dual-use goods to Israel during Gaza conflict

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Between 2024 and 2025, several dozen Swiss companies continued to sell goods with potential military use to Israel despite intensified UN criticism of its offensive in Gaza.

USA also initiates new investigation against Switzerland after tariff slapdown

Global trade

US launches trade investigation against Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 US launches new trade probe into Switzerland and other countries over manufacturing capacity.

Swiss embassy in Tehran temporarily closed

Foreign Affairs

Swiss embassy in Tehran closes temporarily amid conflict

This content was published on Mar 11, 2026 “The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land today and are now safely out of the country,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Kristi Noem’s ‘overdue’ sacking, Trumponomics, and a gravity hoax

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

Fuels: in Switzerland diesel runs (+9%), petrol rises less

Foreign Affairs

Diesel prices jump in Switzerland as Middle East conflict shakes energy markets

This content was published on Mar 11, 2026 Since the outbreak of the war in Iran, the average price of diesel at the pump has risen by 8.6%, while unleaded 95 has gone up by a more modest 3.7%.

Swiss neutrality is once again coming into focus in the wake of the Middle East conflict - political decisions are still pending.

Foreign Affairs

Where Switzerland stands on the Iran war

This content was published on Mar 11, 2026 Neutral Switzerland's position in the Middle East conflict is sensitive regarding the United States.

Switzerland exported more war material in 2025

Swiss Politics

Swiss arms exports jump 43% to CHF948 million

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 Swiss firms exported war materiel worth CHF948.2 million ($1.2 billion) in 2025 - 43% more than the previous year. Sixty-four countries bought ammunition, armoured vehicles and weapons produced by Swiss companies.

Police stand guard at the corner where officers foiled an attempted kidnapping in the Delmas district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 2026

Foreign Affairs

As aid stalls in Haiti, can attack drones and soldiers end gang violence?

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 A 'forgotten crisis' that draws little aid money from donors like Switzerland, Haiti is holding its breath as a new international military mission prepares to deploy.

Swiss Politics

Swiss government opts against crackdown on honorary consuls and shady dealings

This content was published on Mar 9, 2026 Despite a series of dubious incidents involving foreign honorary consuls in Switzerland, the government has decided against tightening oversight.

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