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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.

800 people demonstrate against imperialism in Geneva

War & peace

Hundreds of people demonstrate against imperialism in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 Around 800 people denounced bombings in Gaza, attacks in Iran, Lebanon and Venezuela, and the blockade against Cuba.

Federal Council authorises US overflights in connection with war in Iran

Swiss position

Switzerland refuses two US requests for flyovers linked to Iran war

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 The government approved three flyover requests from the United States in connection with the war in Iran. Two other requests were rejected.

People look at damaged documents as they search for missing relatives at the Saydnaya prison, north of the Syrian capital Damascus, on December 15, 2024. The dramatic liberation of Saydnaya prisoners came hours after Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allies took the nearby capital on December 8, having sent ousted president Bashar al-Assad fleeing after more than 13 years of civil war. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP)

International Geneva

From atrocity to accountability, Syria’s path runs through Geneva

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 Enforced disappearances were a hallmark of the Assad regime in Syria. What are the prospects for justice and can UN bodies in Geneva help?

Foreign Affairs

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.

The Elbit defence company manufactures drones, among other things.

War & peace

Swiss firms exported dual-use goods to Israel during Gaza conflict

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Between 2024 and 2025, several dozen Swiss companies continued to sell goods with potential military use to Israel despite intensified UN criticism of its offensive in Gaza.

Swiss neutrality is once again coming into focus in the wake of the Middle East conflict - political decisions are still pending.

Foreign Affairs

Where Switzerland stands on the Iran war

This content was published on Mar 11, 2026 Neutral Switzerland's position in the Middle East conflict is sensitive regarding the United States.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss face further delay in delivery of US defence system

This content was published on Mar 5, 2026 Switzerland faces extended delays for US Patriot air defence systems amid global demand.

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

International Geneva

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

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

Foreign Affairs

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.

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