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EU parliament committee backs Swiss-EU treaty package

EU Parliamentary Committee votes in favour of the Switzerland-EU treaty package

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 EU Parliament committee backed the Swiss-EU treaty package, moving the agreements closer to ratification in Brussels.

Switzerland bans the purchase and import of Sudanese gold

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland bans purchase and import of Sudanese gold

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 Switzerland is banning Sudanese gold purchases and imports amid growing evidence the gold trade is fuelling the country’s conflict.

US-Canada trade war escalates, 9/11 25 years on, and a medical first involving a pig

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Donald Trump causes a slump in travel to the US by Swiss nationals

Foreign Affairs

Trump blamed for decline in Swiss travel to US

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 After falling last year, bookings for the US dropped even further in the first half of 2026.

International Geneva

Will killer robots be banned after a conference in Geneva?

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 The prospect of autonomous weapons capable of targeting people without human intervention has alarmed the UN and the Red Cross.

Israel accused of war crimes in Syria (UN female investigators)

International Geneva

UN investigators in Geneva raise concerns over Israeli detentions in Syria

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 UN investigators say Israel detained dozens of Syrians inside Syrian territory before reportedly transferring them to Israel.

Switzerland calls for independent investigations in the Middle East

International Geneva

Switzerland calls for investigations into alleged abuses in Middle East

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Speaking to the Human Rights Council on Tuesday, Switzerland’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Thomas Gürber, expressed the country’s “concern”.

"Switzerland is a target for Moscow," says the head of the armed forces

War & peace

Swiss army chief warns ‘Switzerland is in Russia’s sights’

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Switzerland’s army chief Benedikt Roos has warned that the country is in Russia’s sights, but many Swiss people remain unaware of the potential threat.

Funeral of King Harald V: former Federal Councillor Viola Amherd in attendance

Foreign Affairs

Former Swiss president attends funeral of Norway’s King Harald V in Oslo

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Former defence minister Viola Amherd is in Oslo to attend the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V.

International Geneva

UN agency’s mass layoffs leave developing countries struggling to repay debt

This content was published on Sep 7, 2026 UN and foreign aid budget cuts are having long-lasting impact on people's lives.

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