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Swiss franc rises sharply after US Treasury announcement

Franc significantly stronger following US announcement

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 On Wednesday afternoon, the Swiss franc suddenly rose sharply in value against the US dollar and the euro.

Abdul El-Sayed speaks after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan.

Democrats veer left, bond yields surge – and the return of the glasshole?

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Asylum applications in Switzerland continue to fall in 2025

Asylum applications continue to fall in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Switzerland received 25,781 asylum applications - 7.1% fewer than in the previous year.

Consequence of the drought: several early descents from the mountain pastures are expected

Drought forces Swiss cows to descend early from Alpine pastures

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Some Swiss farmers bring livestock down from mountain pastures earlier than planned.

Straumann exceeds expectations in the first half of the year; new CEO

Swiss dental implant specialist Straumann appoints new CEO

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Straumann names Christopher Norbye as new CEO from December 1.

Ebola in the DRC: the outbreak is “far from under control”, warns the WHO

DRC Ebola outbreak “far from under control”, warns WHO

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Ebola DRC outbreak “far from being brought under control”, warns WHO head.

Switzerland is resuming deportations to Afghanistan in certain cases

Swiss court clears Afghan repatriations if conditions allow

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Court rules that Afghan refugees can be repatriated under specific conditions.

Saas-Grund: two bodies found after... 34 years

Two bodies found after 34 years in retreating Swiss glacier

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Bodies of two Belgian mountaineers who went missing in 1992, discovered in melting Trift Glacier.

Lucerne professor to advise the Pope for five years

Swiss ethics professor appointed to advise Pope

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Swiss professor of theology to advise Vatican on socio-ethical issues for next five years.

Untersiggenthal AG case: Court upholds victim’s appeal

Swiss court rules that victims of alleged sexual abuse can stay in country

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Swiss court rules that mother and daughter, victims of alleged sexual crimes, can stay in the country.

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