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In 1990, Switzerland implemented a comprehensive trade embargo against Iraq – in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and in implementation of UN Created: 11.12.2025 07:02

The US has limited its additional tariffs on imports from Switzerland to a maximum of 15%, effective retroactively from November 14, 2025. In return, Created: 10.12.2025 17:03

Guy Parmelin was elected Federal President of Switzerland for 2026 for the second time. In his inaugural address, he emphasizes pragmatism over ideology, Created: 10.12.2025 16:59

Swiss authorities enable smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce administrative burden: Instead of quarterly settlements, a yearly VAT report is Created: 10.12.2025 08:04

FIFA has damaged its institutional trust through systematic favoritism toward prominent actors (Messi, Ronaldo, Trump). The supposedly "simple" World Cup draw Created: 10.12.2025 06:39

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a groundbreaking method: laser Created: 09.12.2025 22:30

Switzerland has extended its cooperation with the European Railway Agency (ERA) until the end of 2027 – extending it by two years instead of the previous one Created: 09.12.2025 15:48

Since 2005, Switzerland has implemented comprehensive sanctions measures against Sudan – legally anchored in Regulation SR 946.231.18. These measures follow UN Created: 09.12.2025 13:59

The Swiss Council of States rejected a motion to reintroduce pocket ammunition for army members with a surprisingly clear 31 to 9 votes. Particularly Created: 09.12.2025 06:31

The question of whether new EU treaties require not only a popular majority but also a majority of cantons (cantonal majority) will be decided politically in Created: 09.12.2025 05:37