Geopolitics

WHO: one in six people worldwide affected by loneliness

One in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 According to the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO), one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness.

What would happen if you gave everyone points for good behaviour? The scenario has many risks.

Digital Democracy

Are social scoring systems a threat to democracies?

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 A Swiss team is currently trying to find out how democracies can prevent social scoring.

KOF Director: Customs dispute could cost Switzerland 17.5 billion

Foreign Affairs

Trump tariffs could cost Switzerland CHF17.5bn, economist warns

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 An escalating tariff dispute under Donald Trump's US administration could cost the Swiss economy up to CHF17.5 billion ($22 billion) in 2026, according to KOF economist Jan-Egbert Sturm.

A worldwide call for active neutrality launched from Geneva

International Geneva

Global call for active neutrality launched from Geneva

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 A number of players have launched a worldwide appeal for active neutrality in Geneva at a time when the major powers are taking a tougher line. The city is competing with Vienna to attract an international congress on this issue in 2026.

Vincenzo de Bellis photographed at this year's Art Basel in Basel

Swiss fine arts

Art Basel expands to Qatar despite the drums of war in the Middle East

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 Art Basel will launch its first Qatar fair in 2026, led by the Italian curator Vincenzo de Bellis, with ambitious plans for the Middle East and North Africa region.

Satellites: Switzerland and 29 countries concerned about Russian interference

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland concerned about Russian satellite interference

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Switzerland among 29 European states concerned about deliberate Russian satellite interference.

The 36 F-35 jets are expected to cost an extra CHF1bn

Foreign Affairs

Swiss politicians condemn spiralling F-35 costs

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Swiss politicians condemn rising F-35 procurement costs.

CF: crackdown on statute S for Ukrainians

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland plans to tighten S-status permits for Ukrainians

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 Swiss S-status refugee permits should only be granted to Ukrainian regions where life and limb are concretely threatened.

International Geneva

Deep-sea mining: has Trump unleashed a scramble for the seabed?

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 By forging ahead with deep-sea mining, the US is bypassing the UN and creating a diplomatic storm – with a Swiss firm at the centre.

Federal Council wants to examine cooperation with the EU in the defence sector

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland wants to examine cooperation with the EU in the defence sector

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 The Federal Council wants to examine a security and defence partnership with the EU. Exploratory talks are to begin as soon as possible. Among other things, the partnership would be used for defence procurement.

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