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Switzerland has adopted a tougher stance on Iran, postponing human rights talks and fully implementing EU sanctions, freezing Revolutionary Guard Corps assets, and signaling an end to cautious diploma
Germany's Ambassador Markus Potzel urges Switzerland to show more flexibility on its War Material Act, rearmament, and neutrality amid global shifts.
Italy demands a joint Swiss-Italian investigative team for the Crans-Montana fire that killed 40 people. This condition follows the recall of Italy's ambassador after a bar operator's release from det
US Ambassador Callista Gingrich has outlined her commitment to strengthening economic ties and pursuing a "historic trade agreement" with Switzerland. She aims for Switzerland to become the fifth-larg
Switzerland's foreign policy towards China is under scrutiny after a national light show omitted Tibetan culture and officials remained silent on human rights during recent diplomatic meetings. Critic
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Bern, marking the first state visit by a South African leader to Switzerland. The visit aims to deepen diplomatic and economic ties, with South Africa r
US Ambassador Callista Gingrich has officially started her role in Bern, presenting credentials to Federal President Karin Keller-Sutter. Her tenure begins amid a US government shutdown.
Israel's new ambassador to Switzerland, Tibor Schlosser, discusses his role amid rising criticism of the Gaza war and the personal trauma of the October 7th attacks.
Former Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer has visited China twice in less than a month, attending a peace conference in Beijing. Swiss authorities were unaware of these private trips.
A petition with 13,750 signatures has been submitted in Bern, urging Switzerland to recognize Palestine as an independent state. Zurich writer Thomas Meyer initiated the effort, arguing for a two-stat
