Geopolitics

A God complex, Apple’s leadership change and tech goes to war

US military leans heavily on Silicon Valley

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Foreign Affairs

Trump steps up pressure on Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.

Global trade

Switzerland’s global trade falls off at start of year

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Swiss exports and imports decline in the first quarter of the year.

According to Blick.ch, the federal government is increasingly appointing honorary consuls to represent Swiss interests in areas far from official embassies or consulates. These "amateur diplomats" assist Swiss citizens in need, represent Switzerland at events, and maintain relations with local authorities and businesses. Their roles are voluntary, with only a small compensation, but they do enjoy a degree of immunity while carrying out their duties.

Swiss Abroad Community

Does Switzerland monitor its honorary consuls adequately?

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Honorary consuls represent Switzerland and are deeply embedded in local networks. But this also means they can face potential conflicts of interest.

Former Maoist rebels walk at the Shaktikhor cantonment in Chitwan

Global elections

How Switzerland supported Nepal in its long road to peace

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Switzerland played a key role in Nepal’s peace process.

Aviation fuel reserves are at 72 days instead of the mandatory 90 days

War & peace

Swiss aviation fuel reserves below mandatory levels

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Swiss fuel reserves lag below regulatory limits in the midst of the Middle East conflict.

Boys playing football/soccer near damaged housing in occupied West Bank.

International cooperation

Why Switzerland joined Trump-friendly FIFA to fund mini pitches in Palestine

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Switzerland and FIFA are building mini pitches for children in Palestine, despite continued violence and humanitarians struggling to meet people's basic needs.

US authorities had classified the Zurich-based private bank MBaer as a “primary money laundering risk”.

Foreign Affairs

‘Kiss of death’: how the US killed a Swiss merchant bank

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 MBaer survived years of scrutiny at home – before Washington stepped in to seal its fate.

Illustration: SWI swissinfo/ Kai Reusser

Swiss position

How Switzerland got caught in the Magnitsky case – again

This content was published on Apr 18, 2026 Switzerland’s controversial handling of the Magnitsky Affair, a vast Russian money-laundering scheme, is back in focus.

Foreign Affairs

Millions of dollars linked to Magnitsky fraud case leave Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 18, 2026 A Russian citizen who held funds in Switzerland linked to a global tax fraud case wired at least CHF6 million from his UBS accounts. Our investigation shows a recent court ruling could have led to the confiscation of some of those funds.

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