Central Asian glaciers resisted climate change. That may be ending.
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The glaciers of the Pamirs in Central Asia were among the few in the world that remained stable – or even grew – as others melted. According to a study, this anomaly may have come to an end.
Averting conflict can become Switzerland’s role in Arctic science diplomacy
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Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.
Switzerland breaks ranks with EU on Ukrainian refugee policy
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Unlike Switzerland and Norway, the EU framework does not distinguish between regions of origin and applies equally to all displaced Ukrainians.
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Foraging for mushrooms has become a popular pastime throughout Switzerland. Yet these fascinating organisms were once seen as harmful. How has this fundamental change in their image come about?
Around 2,000 people attend pro-Palestine demo in Geneva
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Around 2,000 in Geneva demanded that multinational corporations be held accountable for their complicity in the genocide in Palestine.
Pro-Palestine protest in Bern: 18 police officers injured
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Eighteen police officers were injured during a pro-Palestinian protest in the Swiss capital Bern on Saturday, according to local police.
ICRC to support implementation of Israel-Hamas agreement
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The ICRC will help reunite Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees with their families under the agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Heavy police presence planned for Saturday Middle East protest in Bern
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Police in Bern plan a major deployment for an unauthorised Middle East protest on Saturday, aided by emergency teams from other cantons to protect the public and critical sites.
Switzerland ‘welcomes progress’ on Gaza peace plan
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Switzerland welcomes the first phase of an agreed peace plan for the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday on X.
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On the second anniversary of the attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas, Karin Keller-Sutter has called for peace. “It is high time to end the violence,” the Swiss president tweeted on Tuesday.
Talks with US on tariffs ongoing: Swiss economics minister
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A Swiss delegation led by Economics Minister Guy Parmelin held talks with US representatives on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank meeting in Washington.
Swiss economists expect slower growth due to US tariffs
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The Swiss economy is not gaining momentum, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said on Thursday, blaming US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
If the Swiss Army knife is made in America, is it still Swiss?
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US President Donald Trump’s 39% tariff on Switzerland has forced some companies to consider whether they could produce in the US while still retaining their Swiss identity.
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Since the beginning of September, more than 100 Jura companies, employing a total of 4,000 people, have applied for short-time work compensation.
Swiss firms react to tariffs with automation and local production
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According to a survey, Swiss companies have taken several measures in response to the recently announced tariffs by the United States, including increasing efficiency and automation.
