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Swiss companies export military equipment worth almost CHF1 billion

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss companies exported military equipment worth CHF950 million last year.

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Switzerland stopping short of releasing oil reserves, says president

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says there's currently no serious oil shortage in Switzerland so the country won't yet be heeding the International Energy Agency’s call to release oil reserves.

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Swiss oddities

Why the farm shop works so well in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 The mixture of self-service, high-tech and trust can be found in Switzerland more than in almost any other country.

Emissions reduction

Swiss district heating shows promise but faces big financial hurdles

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Switzerland’s district heating push is advancing, but cancelled projects underscore lingering cost, payback and technical challenges.

Frustrated Swiss expatriate: Former Basel Grand Council member Christine D'Souza protests in front of Basel City Hall.

Swiss Politics

Basel e-voting glitch leaves 2,000 votes uncounted

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Prosecutors are investigating possible electoral fraud in the e-voting glitch in Basel. The case could lead to a loss of public trust in the concept.

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Cash, cuckoo clocks and confusion with Sweden – Switzerland as seen abroad

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Which stereotypes about Switzerland do Swissinfo readers encounter most often?

Council of States insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss Senate narrowly supports a counter-proposal to the neutrality initiative.

The healthcare system takes another step towards digital technology

Health systems

Swiss healthcare takes step towards digitalisation

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss House of Representatives have given the greenlight for electronic prescriptions and medication plans.

Switzerland has three ageing nuclear plants with four reactors - Beznau I and II, Gösgen ( in picture) and Leibstadt - which are due to be phased out in the coming years.

Climate adaptation

Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Switzerland considers lifting its ban on new nuclear plants to boost energy security – learn more about the nationwide debate and what’s at stake.

Parliament wants to enable trial operation with e-collecting

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament backs trials of e-signature collection

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss parliament has approved a bill for e-signature collection for initiatives.

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