Swiss filmmakers take on virtual reality to draw viewers into ecstasy and exile
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Domenico Singha Pedroli and Patrick Muroni ask what cinema becomes when audiences no longer watch from a distance but step inside the story.
Rubble and drones: in the no-go zone between Lebanon and Israel
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Since the 2024 war, the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel has become a no-man’s land of devastation. We join a team of United Nations military observers on patrol on the Lebanese side.
Explainer: Will Swiss supermarkets be inundated with cheap, hormone-filled beef after US tariff deal?
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The US has reduced tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% but has wrangled duty-free access for American meat, fish and chicken in return. Should Swiss consumers be worried?
Support for pro-Palestinian musician sacked by Swiss orchestra
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An open letter has been launched in support of a musician who was dismissed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande after wearing a keffiyeh at the end of a performance.
Zurich government rejects proposal to take in Gaza children
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The Zurich cantonal government is sticking to its guns: it does not want to take in any injured children from Gaza. The security concerns are too great.
Swiss foreign minister hails Mideast unity on Gaza at end of tour
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait were aligned on the Gaza peace plan, supporting a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, as he ended his Middle East visit on Saturday.
Seven injured children from Gaza and families travel to Switzerland for treatment
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Seven injured Palestinian children from Gaza took off on Friday morning from Amman in Jordan for Switzerland. They are to be treated in Swiss hospitals.
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.
Explainer: Will Swiss supermarkets be inundated with cheap, hormone-filled beef after US tariff deal?
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The US has reduced tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% but has wrangled duty-free access for American meat, fish and chicken in return. Should Swiss consumers be worried?
US trade deal forces reckoning for Swiss pharma powerhouse
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Swiss pharma made massive investment promises to the US that are fueling anxiety about the industry’s future in Switzerland.
Swiss watchmaking: Breitling boss welcomes US tariff cut
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The recent decision to lower US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15% is particularly good news for the watch industry, says Georges Kern, head of the Breitling luxury watch brand.
Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock
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The Swiss economy has felt the full impact of the introduction of 39% US tariffs in August and the slowdown in the global economy.
Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal
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Swiss newspapers have questioned the deal struck with Washington and concessions made by Switzerland to allow the tariff rate on Swiss imports to be lowered from 39% to 15%. What exactly were they?
US tariff rate cut: Swiss press are upbeat but warn of high cost
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The Swiss press breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday following the announcement of a deal between Bern and Washington to slash tariffs on imported Swiss products.
New tariffs could enter into force in 10-12 days, says Swiss economics minister
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Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin says the date of entry into force of new customs tariffs with the US is unclear – but could possibly begin in 10-12 days.
Lessons from the US-Swiss tariff dispute: when the ends justify the means
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Tariff negotiations with the United States have been a steep learning curve for Switzerland and its trade diplomacy — and an unprecedented rollercoaster ride.
