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Swiss armed forces to refocus on defence

Federal Council reorients the armed forces towards defence

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 The Federal Council intends to focus the Swiss Armed Forces more strongly on defence capabilities. The main emphasis is on countering hybrid threats and remote attacks.

Nazi symbols should be banned in Switzerland, says government

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 Swastikas and the Hitler salute should be banned in public spaces in Switzerland, according to the government.

Swiss government wants to strengthen medicine supply

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 To tackle medicine shortages, the Swiss government intends to make it easier to import and manufacture medicines.

Motion to ban X in Swiss parliament defeated

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 The Swiss Federal Assembly – the two chambers of parliament – may continue to use Elon Musk’s social media platform X as a communication channel.

FT: US-Iran talks called off due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 Talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland were postponed due to Israel launching a wave of deadly air strikes on southern Lebanon, according to the Financial Times.

VAT to be increased to fund 13th Swiss pension payment

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 To fund the 13th old-age pension payment, VAT will be increased by 0.4 percentage points.

Switzerland sends defence attaché to Poland

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 Switzerland is responding to the heightened security threat in north-eastern Europe in the wake of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

NIFFF film festival reflects resurgence of folk horror

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF), which will take place from 3 to 11 July, will screen 129 films from 33 countries. The 25th edition will open with Hanna Bergholm’s film “Nightborn”, in the presence of its lead actress, Seidi Haarla.

St Peter’s Cathedral was packed for Jean Ziegler’s funeral in Geneva

Geneva cathedral packed for Jean Ziegler’s farewell ceremony

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 St Peter’s Cathedral in Geneva was full on Thursday for Jean Ziegler’s farewell ceremony.

Heatwave hits Switzerland – no records broken yet

Heatwave hits Switzerland – tropical night in many places

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 Switzerland experienced a tropical night in many places on Thursday night. This means the temperature did not fall below 20°C.

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