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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

UNESCO has added yodeling to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition honors a characteristic Swiss singing Created: 11.12.2025 07:00

Switzerland has, effective retroactively as of 14 November 2025, independently reduced import duties on US goods. This unilateral measure – not part of a free Created: 10.12.2025 17:06

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

The Swiss Social Insurance Statistics SVS 2025 and the ATSG Annual Report 2025 have been published by the Federal Social Insurance Office (BSV). These reports Created: 10.12.2025 10:41

The traffic forecast for the Christmas holidays and the 2025/2026 New Year's period indicates that significant traffic restrictions and congestion are expected Created: 10.12.2025 10:36

Switzerland and Austria will hold security policy talks on December 11, 2025, in Vienna to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The focus will be on the current Created: 10.12.2025 10:33

Switzerland and Austria are intensifying their security policy dialogue through high-level talks between the defense ministries on December 11, 2025 in Vienna. Created: 10.12.2025 10:31

The Swiss Council of States has narrowly halted (21 to 18 votes) the planned complete shutdown of FM broadcasting by the end of 2026. This means the government Created: 10.12.2025 08:20