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Swiss warn EU jobless reform could cost millions

EU reform on unemployed cross-border commuters: costs for Switzerland

This content was published on May 8, 2026 A planned reform of unemployment insurance rules for European Union cross-border workers could prove costly for Switzerland, according to a new estimate.

No step towards a pandemic: WHO seeks to reassure about the hantavirus

Foreign Affairs

WHO seeks to calm concerns over hantavirus

This content was published on May 8, 2026 The Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) says further cases of hantavirus are possible beyond the handful recently confirmed but insists this is “not the start of an epidemic”.

Energie Wasser Luzern has converted a disused civil defence shelter into a secure data centre.

War & peace

Iran war sparks interest in turning Swiss bunkers into data centres

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Iran targeted three data centres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain – a first in any conflict. Are bunkers the answer?

Two soldiers are guarding a building, with the flags of Ukraine and Switzerland in front of them

War & peace

Why Switzerland stopped short of formally sanctioning Ukraine

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Swiss neutrality is often misunderstood. An analysis shows how Switzerland’s response to the war against Ukraine divides the Swiss and puzzles outsiders.

War in Iran puts pressure on Swiss gas imports

War & peace

Iran war squeezes Swiss gas imports

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Iran war and blocked Strait of Hormuz pose risks to Swiss electricity supply.

Cassis urges OSCE to adopt a common approach to new technologies

Swiss AI

OSCE urged to adopt common approach to new technologies

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Swiss foreign minister calls on member states to anticipate technological developments.

Russian exiles in Switzerland warn against Kremlin propaganda

Foreign Affairs

Russian exiles warn of Kremlin Victory Day propaganda in Switzerland

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Kremlin will leverage Victory Day to spread propaganda in Switzerland warns Russian exiles.

The Italian ambassador reacts to Cassis' criticism

Foreign Affairs

Italian ambassador to Bern defends fire row diplomacy

This content was published on May 7, 2026 "I speak my mind, that's my style", Italian ambassador to Bern tells Swiss media.

A man in handcuffs in front of a Swiss aircraft

Human rights

Why Switzerland does not extradite its own citizens

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Some countries extradite citizens who are wanted by foreign authorities. Switzerland does not – with one exception.

Midterm storm clouds, praise for Jerome Powell, and a mysterious golden blob

This content was published on May 6, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

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