Emission reductions: the countries doing the ‘dirty work’ for Switzerland
Switzerland has pioneered international carbon offsetting under the terms of the Paris Agreement. But the practice has generated fresh concerns and criticism.
‘Switzerland must not give in to the Big Tech narrative’
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Switzerland can be more independent from tech giants like Microsoft when it comes to artificial intelligence, says a leading digital sovereignty expert.
How Swiss inheritance taxes compare internationally
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Switzerland is unusual among OECD countries in having no federal inheritance tax. Instead, the cantons (and some municipalities) set their own rates, which vary widely.
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.
Switzerland reportedly close to finalising US customs deal
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The Bloomberg news agency reported on Monday that an agreement was emerging in the negotiations between the two countries. This could be reached in the next two weeks, it said.
Tariffs: Swiss minister talks with US trade representative
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Economics Minister Guy Parmelin had talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer today. According to Parmelin, the dialogue was constructive.
Facing Trump’s tariffs, Swiss farmers find themselves with too much milk
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Swiss dairy farmers produced a bumper harvest of milk, but higher U.S. duties have forced them to consider ways to cut back, including slaughtering cows.
Former US ambassador pessimistic about tariff breakthrough
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The former US ambassador to Switzerland, Suzi LeVine, does not believe that US punitive tariffs on Swiss products will be lowered any time soon.
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.
