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Transatlantic tension, a MAGA gold rush, and a climate own goal

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Federal accounts close one billion better than budgeted

Swiss federal accounts close CHF1bn better than budgeted

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 However, the Swiss government is urging caution and warning against reading too much into the result.

Canton of Zurich donates fire engines for eastern Ukraine

Swiss canton donates fire engines to Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 Canton Zurich has donated two fire engines to a Ukrainian aid organisation, with two more to be delivered soon.

Cracks in the snow are spreading faster than previously assumed

Swiss research finds cracks in the snowpack spread faster than expected

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 The speed at which a crack spreads through the snowpack plays a key role in determining how big an avalanche can become.

Researchers recover the longest drill core to date in Antarctica

Swiss‑led team retrieves longest‑ever Antarctic drill core

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 A Swiss‑led team has extracted a 228‑metre core from beneath the Antarctic ice – the longest ever recovered from sediments under any ice sheet.

Zurich Pride Festival 2026 will not take place

Zurich Pride Festival 2026 cancelled amid financial pressures

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 However, the Zurich Pride Association said this would not affect the march on June 20, which will go ahead as planned.