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Iran to hold Geneva talks with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran: Technical talks with UN nuclear watchdogs

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Iran to hold talks with International Atomic Energy Agency over nuclear programme.

Protestor death estimates vary between 2,500 and 3,500 in Iran

Swiss diplomacy

Escalation of violence in Iran becomes test of character for Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 Switzerland has a special diplomatic relationship with Iran. How should it deal with the current situation?

Munitions handled by Swiss army recruits.

Neutrality

Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.

The Ukraine war has tested the concept of Swiss neutrality

Foreign Affairs

Swiss support neutrality alongside weapons exports

This content was published on Jan 21, 2026 Majority of Swiss support neutrality and arms exports to Ukraine, according to survey.

Opinion

Swiss position

How Switzerland can move towards an independent digital future

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Switzerland should free itself from its digital dependence on international big tech, writes David Sommer from the Digitale Gesellschaft.

‘Rich and weak’: is Switzerland easy prey?

Is Switzerland ready for an era in which might makes right? And what would it need to do to stand its ground? Let us know.

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Swiss Politics

What lies ahead for Switzerland: the major political issues of 2026

This content was published on Dec 28, 2025 The coming year promises to be a landmark one for Swiss politics. It will be decisive for the future of relations between Switzerland and its European neighbours.

Switzerland follows discussions on the use of Russian funds

War & peace

Switzerland keeps tabs on EU’s Russian funds debate

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland closely followed EU debate on using frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine.

Military court sentences possible Ukraine mercenary in Meilen ZH

War & peace

Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukraine mercenary

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukrainian mercenary to 18 months' imprisonment

Irish priest praying standing near ruins.

History

The IRA priest and his Swiss connection

This content was published on Dec 7, 2025 Bombs in Brighton, timers from Switzerland and secret bank accounts in Geneva. Patrick Ryan, one of the IRA’s leading members, was also a priest.

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