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War in Iran: were the negotiations held in Geneva doomed to fail?

Smoke rises in central Tehran after an Israeli attack in Iran, March 1, 2026.

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 On Saturday, the United States launched a major offensive against Iran. This came despite two rounds of talks between American and Iranian delegations in Geneva in February, which ended without success.

War in the Middle East blocks 4000 travellers from Switzerland

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Over 4,000 Swiss travellers stranded amid conflict in Middle East

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 The Swiss foreign ministry has so far ruled out repatriation assistance as the airspace in the region remains closed, but says it's looking for a solution.

Middle East war causes stock market losses

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Swiss stock market takes slight tumble as war in Middle East escalates

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 The Swiss Market Index (SMI) did not fall quite as sharply in early trading Monday as its key European counterparts.

Parmelin: 'deeply concerned' about escalation

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Swiss president ‘deeply concerned’ over escalation in Middle East

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin has expressed "deep concern" over the ongoing escalation in the Middle East, "a region where I was so warmly welcomed last month", he said.

Start of new round of Iran-US talks in Geneva

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New round of Iran-US talks starts in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Iran and the United States holding another round indirect talks in Swiss city.

Switzerland balancing neutrality with Ukraine trade

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Switzerland mulls Ukraine trade restriction extension

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland mulls extending Ukraine trade restrictions by enshrining emergency powers into law.

Swiss Army soldiers during a combat exercise with a mortar at the Hinterrhein military training area.

Swiss Politics

Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland’s neighbours increasingly see the country as a potential weak link in European security. But at home defence is hardly a priority on the political agenda.

From 25 April 2026, a complete ban on the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) will come into force in Switzerland.

Global trade

Switzerland to ban Russian LNG imports

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland to ban purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas from April 25.

Four years of war in Ukraine: the federal government provides this aid

Foreign Affairs

Swiss aid to Ukraine amounts to more than CHF6 billion

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Switzerland has provided more than CHF6 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022.

FIFA announces a "partnership" for Gaza with the Peace Council

Foreign Affairs

FIFA announces Gaza ‘partnership’ with Trump’s Board of Peace

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 FIFA to support football projects in Gaza in support of Donald Trump's Peace Council.

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