ZURICH, Feb 12 (Reuters) – The Swiss government on Wednesday proposed relaxing restrictions on arms exports to try to bolster its domestic industry and security policy, a sensitive move for the neutral country which has blocked the re-export of its … Read More
The global elite in Davos woke up Tuesday breathing a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump concluded his first day in office only talking about trade wars rather than starting any. Bloomberg) — The global elite in Davos woke … Read More
After 500 years of non-alliance, a bombshell report recommends closer cooperation with the EU and NATO. Switzerland isn’t keen on getting involved in wars but likes making money. The clash between those values — plus worries that Russian President Vladimir … Read More
Geneva (AFP) – Switzerland’s new instant payment system will bolster the future of cashless payments in the country, the Swiss central bank said Wednesday after the scheme went live. The Swiss National Bank said around 60 financial institutions were now … Read More
Two similar climate cases – brought by six Portuguese youth, and a former French mayor – were thrown out by the judges. In a landmark decision, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has today ruled that climate change violates … Read More
Switzerland and Austria have signed a declaration of intent to join the European air defence system Sky Shield. The system was initiated by Germany following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and is designed to allow European countries to buy defence systems … Read More
The demise of banking giant Credit Suisse sent shock waves through financial markets and appears to have dealt a blow to Switzerland’s reputation for stability, with one executive suggesting investors will now look at the mountainous central European country as “a … Read More
Around 1.4 million citizens of EU countries live in Switzerland, with a population of over 8.6 million. From tomorrow, Swiss medical-technology companies will no longer be allowed to export duty-free to the European Union as Bern and Brussels failed to … Read More
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Treasury building is seen in Washington WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury labeled Switzerland and Vietnam as currency manipulators on Wednesday and added three new names to a watch list of countries it suspects of taking … Read More
Human rights activists demonstrate outside the European Parliament in Brussels calling on EU member states to take in more refugees from Greek camps. A non-EU member, Switzerland is getting similar pressure from its cities. Keystone / Olivier Hoslet As winter … Read More