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UBS rejects Swiss government proposal on capital requirements

UBS continues to reject the package proposed by the Federal Council

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 UBS rejects Swiss government's call for a $20bn capital increase, citing risks to the Swiss economy.

Switzerland is sliding towards a paraffin shortage: supplies of aviation fuel are only sufficient for 72 days; it should be at least 90.

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This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Switzerland is sliding towards an aviation fuel shortage: reserves are currently sufficient for only 72 days instead of the required 90.

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.

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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.

Switzerland needs to revamp airfields to operate F-35s

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This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Debate over noise from the F‑35 fighter jet persists, and despite a Federal Court ruling, key questions remain about the e‑ID referendum campaign.

Auditors slam financial planning for Swiss rail projects

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Poor financial planning underestimated railway upgrade costs by several billion francs.

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This content was published on Apr 20, 2026 The housing shortage remains a hot political topic. Meanwhile, wealthy individuals wanting to leave Gulf states are turning their attention to Swiss property, especially in canton Ticino.

Swiss diaspora divided after Orbán’s fall in Hungary election

This content was published on Apr 20, 2026 Support for Viktor Orbán has ebbed among Swiss citizens living in Hungary, now watching to see if Péter Magyar lives up to his conservative pledges.

People are carrying out renovation work on drystone walls in the Muota Valley, in the canton of Schwyz, as part of their community service.

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Swiss voters to decide on stricter rules for conscientious objection

This content was published on Apr 20, 2026 The Swiss parliament wants to make it more difficult to switch from military to civilian service. The political left is against the reform. Voters will decide on June 14.

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 18, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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