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Swiss AI

The price of having a say on AI in Davos

At the World Economic Forum, small organisations struggle to make their voices heard in the debate on artificial intelligence. A report from Davos.

By Sara Ibrahim

Woman at the computer in front of a car, in a workshop

Swiss AI

Swiss AI shows bias despite transparency efforts

By Sara Ibrahim

Swiss AI

Switzerland’s uphill climb to AI sovereignty

By Sara Ibrahim

Around 75% of companies in Switzerland mainly use AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Copilot for tasks like text generation, coding and data analysis.

Swiss AI

‘Switzerland must not give in to the Big Tech narrative’

By Sara Ibrahim

Swiss politicians decide against monitoring assisted-suicide tourism

An assisted suicide room, with a glass and a vial labelled 'sodium pentobarbital' in the foreground.

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 How many people travel to Switzerland to end their lives? Swiss politicians do not want a precise count. Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce monitoring.

Inside Geneva: the Board of Peace, war and impunity

This content was published on Feb 3, 2026 On Inside Geneva this week, we take an in-depth look at US President Donald Trump’s new ‘Board of Peace’. Experts on conflict resolution are sceptical.

Protestor death estimates vary between 2,500 and 3,500 in Iran

Escalation of violence in Iran becomes test of character for Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 Switzerland has a special diplomatic relationship with Iran. How should it deal with the current situation?

It may soon be more difficult for dual French-Swiss dual citizens to avoid military service in Switzerland.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 It may soon become harder for French-Swiss dual nationals to avoid military service in Switzerland.

Swiss farmers hold greater sway than ever

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 Important political decisions lie ahead for Swiss agriculture, and the farmers hold many trump cards. Rarely has their position been as strong as it is today.

US news reported by the Swiss media

Every Wednesday: “Swiss views of US news”

Swiss wine growers seek to limit European imports

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 Falling consumption, cheaper imports, overproduction and quality gaps are squeezing the country’s producers.

Crans-Montana bar fire

Ten people still hospitalised in Zurich, 9 at CHUV and 4 in Sion

Crans-Montana: 23 people still in Swiss hospitals

This content was published on Feb 3, 2026 One month after the fire in Crans-Montana, 23 people are still being treated in Swiss hospitals.

Many families are still living through the aftermath of the fatal fire

‘For us, 2026 doesn’t exist’: parent of Swiss bar fire victim

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 Families of Crans-Montana fire victims struggling to cope with new reality.

Number of deaths from Crans-Montana fire rises to 41

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 The fire in Crans-Montana has claimed another victim. An 18-year-old Swiss man died in hospital in Zurich on Saturday.

A minute's silence in Crans-Montana VS before the World Cup downhill run

Minute’s silence in Crans-Montana before World Cup downhill

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 Spectators held a minute’s silence in the finish area on Sunday for the victims of the fire on New Year’s Eve.

Federal Councillor Martin Pfister on Sunday in Crans-Montana VS

Fatal fire: Swiss sports minister visits Crans-Montana

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 One month after the fire in which 40 people died, Martin Pfister has travelled to the Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana.

Prosecutors are determining what went wrong at the Constellation bar

Crans-Montana fire probe summons fourth defendant

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Current Crans-Montana public security head to appear before fatal fire investigation.

The Valais Public Prosecutor's Office opens a third criminal case

Ex-safety officer faces criminal probe into Crans-Montana fire

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Criminal proceedings opened against former security officer of Crans-Montana after fatal bar fire.

Crans-Montana: meeting between Valais and Italian investigators in February

Swiss and Italian prosecutors to meet over Crans-Montana fire investigation

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 The Swiss ambassador in Rome says Valais prosecutors will meet Italian investigators in mid‑February over the Crans‑Montana New Year’s Eve tragedy.

After Crans-Montana, caution is advised for carnivals

Swiss carnival organisers tighten security after Crans-Montana tragedy

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Carnival organisers in Switzerland have been stepping up fire-fighting and safety measures following the deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana.

The mayor of Crans-Montana makes mea culpa

Crans-Montana mayor admits communication errors

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Féraud, says he is ready to assume his responsibilities for events surrounding the deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire.

Crans-Montana: Italian ambassador to Switzerland remains in Rome

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The Italian ambassador to Switzerland, who was recalled to Rome, will only return to Bern if there is cooperation between the two countries’ judicial authorities.

State of Valais: 10 million allocated to victims and their families

Valais allocates CHF10 million for Crans-Montana victims

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The Valais cantonal government is to provide CHF10 million to the foundation for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana and their families.

Italy demands joint investigation into Crans-Montana fire

This content was published on Jan 25, 2026 Italy urges Switzerland to form a joint team to investigate the Crans-Montana fire.

Italy protests against release of bar owner Moretti

Italy protests release of Crans-Montana bar owner

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Italy summons its ambassador over Swiss court’s release of Crans-Montana bar owner after deadly fire.

Jacques Moretti can be released from custody

Crans-Montana: bar owner Moretti to be released from custody

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Crans-Montana bar owner Moretti to be released after payment of CHF200,000 bail.

Geopolitics

Inside Geneva: the Board of Peace, war and impunity

Escalation of violence in Iran becomes test of character for Switzerland

Munitions handled by Swiss army recruits.

Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe

Minneapolis outrage, apps for boycotting US goods, and anti-MAGA crows

UN envoy: ‘Water must be put at the top of the political agenda’

UN Human Rights Council demands investigation into Iran’s ‘brutal’ repression

A busy square at dusk with a large statue and people on the pavement

What USAID’s withdrawal means for North Macedonia

This year, the 720 parliamentarians will have to vote on the Switzerland-EU agreements, but most of them have not yet paid much attention to them.

Swiss-EU accords have more support in Strasbourg than in Bern

Illustration: What does Switzerland freezing “any assets” owned by Nicolás Maduro really mean

Explainer: What does Switzerland freezing “any assets” owned by Nicolás Maduro really mean?

How Europe’s carbon border tax will change trade and climate policy

Trump’s first year, Greenland and tariffs, and NASA’s Moon plans

US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in Davos on Wednesday for a two-day visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual gathering.

WEF: Switzerland treads carefully with Trump as tariff deal looms

Inside Geneva: Can a science and diplomacy partnership save the world?

The current control system is unable to adequately counter the threat of espionage emanating from Russia, China and other states.

Why are Swiss universities stepping up their efforts to prevent knowledge espionage?

“Universities around the world are targets for intelligence services and other government agencies, especially where cutting-edge technology is a key element of research,” said Günther Dissertori, Rector of ETH Zurich.

Swiss universities seek to stem tech espionage after Iranian scandal

Middle East crisis

ICRC: the world must address the "dramatic" situation in Gaza

ICRC urges world to address ‘dramatic’ Gaza situation

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 ICRC urges world must to turn attention to the “dramatic” situation in Gaza.

Police operation at Bern Gaza demonstration costs 1.1 million francs

Gaza demo in Bern cost police over CHF1 million

This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 The Swiss city of Bern faces over CHF1 million in costs after a violent Gaza demonstration.

Demonstrations against the Iranian regime in Berne and Zurich

Tense scenes at Iranian embassy in Bern as police use tear gas

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Protests were held in Zurich and Bern on Tuesday against the Iranian regime. In Bern, police intervened outside the Iranian embassy.

Inside Geneva special: a bonfire of international law

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 The new year has started with some momentous events. Israel has banned dozens of aid agencies. What are the consequences?

Court finds arrest of pro-Palestine activists illegal

Swiss court declares arrest of pro-Palestine activist illegal

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Zurich Administrative Court has ruled that the arrest of a pro-Palestine activist was unlawful.

Displaced Palestinian children are seen at a temporary shelter in west of Gaza City, on Dec. 22, 2025.

Why is so little aid getting into Gaza?

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed in October, ended two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Aid to Gaza has increased but is still far from enough, say UN organisations and NGOs.

Gaza: Cassis and 9 counterparts call for free access to humanitarian aid

Switzerland signs declaration urging Israel to allow aid into Gaza

This content was published on Dec 31, 2025 The Swiss foreign minister and peers urge more aid for Gaza and lifting of restrictions.

DECEMBER 18: Palestinian fishermen continue to work along the coastline of the besieged city of Gaza, under extremely difficult conditions, striving to earn a living and combat hunger despite limited resources and equipment damaged by Israeli attacks on December 18, 2025.

Famine ends in Gaza, yet chronic hunger continues to undermine recovery

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 The situation has improved in Gaza as famine ends. But consequences of hunger will be felt for generations.

Amnesty International criticises police violence at Bern Gaza demo

Amnesty criticises police violence at Bern Gaza demo

This content was published on Dec 16, 2025 Amnesty International Switzerland has criticised the police intervention at a Gaza demonstration in Bern in October as unjustified and excessive.

Because of Israel's participation: Nemo sends back ESC trophy

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy owing to participation of Israel

This content was published on Dec 12, 2025 For Nemo, Israel’s continued participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a contradiction to the ideals and values of the singing competition.

More children from Gaza arrive in Switzerland

More injured children from Gaza arrive in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 29, 2025 On Friday, 13 injured children from Gaza arrived in Geneva and Zurich before being sent for treatment to various hospitals across the country.

Schwyz government does not want to take in injured children from Gaza

Swiss canton has no space for injured Gaza children

This content was published on Nov 27, 2025 No room for injured children and their relatives from the Gaza Strip in the canton of Schwyz.

Swiss government pledges CHF23m for humanitarian aid in Gaza

This content was published on Nov 26, 2025 Switzerland pledges CHF23 million in new humanitarian aid for Gaza in support of US-led peace plan.

Swiss Gaza flotilla members contest government bill for consular aid

This content was published on Nov 26, 2025 Swiss Gaza flotilla members contest government bills for consular aid and plan to appeal.

Photo of a Palestinian young man carrying a bag containing aid near a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution centre.

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends operations

This content was published on Nov 25, 2025 More than 1,000 people were killed near GHF distribution sites during clashes, according to the UN Human Rights Office.

Global trade war

More Swiss goods were shipped abroad in 2025 than the previous year

Swiss trade surplus with US grew in 2025 despite tariffs

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Switzerland posts increased CHF41.1 billion trade surplus with US in 2025.

Bern and Washington start negotiations "as soon as possible"

Bern and Washington to start trade negotiations ‘as soon as possible’

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 Switzerland and the US poised to start first round of negotiations for a trade agreement.

Guy Parmelin "ready" to negotiate with Trump in Davos

Swiss President ready to negotiate with Trump at WEF

This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says he is prepared to negotiate with Donald Trump over tariffs.

US meat is coming to Switzerland, but only in restaurants

Swiss supermarkets rule out US meat while restaurants show interest

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Despite a customs deal between Switzerland and the United States, US meat is unlikely to appear on Swiss supermarket shelves, says news agency AWP.

Switzerland-USA: Federal Council adopts definitive negotiating mandate

Swiss government approves mandate for US trade negotiations

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 Talks on a trade deal between Switzerland and the United States are set to begin after the Swiss government approved the final mandate for negotiations.

Trade tariffs will weigh on growth in 2026.

What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2026

This content was published on Dec 30, 2025 in 2026, the Swiss economy will face downward pressure from weaker domestic demand and ongoing uncertainty related to US import tariffs.

Europe races to placate pharma as Trump turns up the pressure

This content was published on Dec 29, 2025 Tariff deals with the US have bought time but investment momentum is elsewhere.

Opinion

Global trade under strain: why rules still matter for nations like Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Former chief economist of the WTO, Ralph Ossa, explains why economies such as Switzerland need to defend and adapt the rules-based system.

Roche and Novartis reach customs agreement with USA

Roche and Novartis reach tariff agreement with US

This content was published on Dec 20, 2025 On Friday evening the US government announced an agreement with nine pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis and Roche subsidiary Genentech.

EY: 'Despite the reduction, US duties are holding back the Swiss economy'

Reduced US tariffs ‘remain a burden’ for Swiss economy

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Despite the reduction from 39% to 15%, the effects of US duties on the Swiss economy remain considerable.

USA sets Switzerland deadline for binding customs agreement

Trump sets Switzerland tariff deal deadline

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 US demands legally binding trade agreement with Switzerland by March 31.

Council committees support Federal Council in customs negotiations with USA

Swiss parliament supports government in US tariff talks

This content was published on Dec 16, 2025 The Swiss government has received backing from parliament for the planned negotiations with the United States.

National Council Committee supports negotiations with the USA

Swiss parliamentary committee supports tariff talks with US

This content was published on Dec 16, 2025 The Swiss government has received support for the upcoming negotiations with the United States on an economic and trade agreement.