The [EJPD](/en/?search=EJPD) under Beat Jans is planning a revision of the Surveillance Ordinance (VÜPF) that would significantly expand the competencies of Created: 18.12.2025 06:20
Supply Shortages of Medicinal Products: Current Reporting Center Updates from the Swiss Government
The Swiss federal authorities have updated the official list of supply shortages for medicinal products. The reporting center for essential human medicines Created: 18.12.2025 01:10
Swiss Drone Testing: Technology Readiness and Capability Development in Focus
Switzerland is testing offensive and defensive drones from December 8–19, 2025 at the Hinterrhein shooting range to assess their technology readiness. The Created: 18.12.2025 01:09
New SUST Final Report on Cable Car Safety Published
The Swiss Safety Investigation Board (SUST) has published a new final report on a cable car incident. The report is available on the website www.sust.admin.ch Created: 18.12.2025 01:08
Yodeling as UNESCO Cultural Heritage: Tradition Between Preservation and Innovation
Yodeling has been added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage – a recognition that goes beyond symbolic value. Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider Created: 18.12.2025 01:07
Free Trade Agreement EFTA-India: Strategic Opening for European Markets
The EFTA states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) are negotiating a free trade agreement with India to reduce trade barriers and unlock economic Created: 18.12.2025 01:06
Gossamer-Thin Interlayers Revolutionize Multilayered Materials
Researchers at Empa Thun have developed a method to deploy artificially produced aluminum oxide interlayers (5 nanometers) in multilayered materials. This Created: 18.12.2025 01:05
Partial Revision of the Telecommunications Act: Modernization of Mobile Network Infrastructure
Switzerland is opening a consultation on a partial revision of the Telecommunications Act ([FMG](/en/?search=FMG)) with a focus on mobile communications. The Created: 17.12.2025 23:11
Refinitiv SA Renounces Status as Recognized Data Provider for Transfer Tax
Refinitiv SA is relinquishing its status as a data provider recognized by the Federal Tax Administration ([ESTV](/en/?search=ESTV)) for the classification of Created: 17.12.2025 23:10
Source Tax Rates 2026: Federal Administration Publishes Cantonal Tax Rates
The Federal Tax Administration has published the source tax rates for 2026. The cantons of Graubünden and Nidwalden have provided the required Created: 17.12.2025 23:09