Swiss Industry Warns of Chaos After Fresh U.S. Tariff Hike

By admin February 23, 2026 No comment

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Switzerland’s leading industry body Swissmem has criticised the latest tariff move by Donald Trump, saying it adds to global uncertainty and dampens investment activity. Over the weekend, Trump raised a temporary U.S. import tariff to 15% from 10%, a decision Swissmem said is exacerbating market chaos and creating fresh challenges for exporters. Switzerland had already

Bereaved Families Challenge Swiss Probe Over Autopsies After Deadly Bar Fire

By admin February 6, 2026 No comment

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Grieving families of victims killed in a deadly bar fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana are protesting what they see as serious failings in the handling of autopsies by local prosecutors. Parents of 17-year-old Trystan Pidoux said they repeatedly requested an autopsy before burying their son, but received no response until medics arrived […]

Swiss Ski Bar Fire Exposes Safety Lapses After Years Without Inspection

By admin January 6, 2026 No comment

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Authorities in Switzerland have revealed that Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, where a devastating fire killed 40 people and injured 116 on New Year’s Day, had not undergone a safety inspection for five years. Mayor Nicolas Feraud said the council could not explain the lapse but expressed deep regret, acknowledging responsibility […]

Swiss Authorities Identify All 40 Victims of Crans-Montana Bar Fire

By admin January 5, 2026 No comment

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Swiss authorities have identified all 40 victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. The victims, aged 14 to 39, included teenagers and young adults from multiple nationalities, including Swiss, French, Italian, Romanian, Turkish, Portuguese, Belgian, UK, and Israeli. A national day of mourning has been […]

Dignitas Founder Ludwig Minelli Dies at 92 by Assisted Suicide

By admin December 1, 2025 No comment

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Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide at the age of 92, just days before his 93rd birthday. Dignitas paid tribute to Minelli, describing his life as one dedicated to freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights. Since he founded the organisation in 1998, Dignitas has assisted […]

Switzerland to Vote on Major Wealth Tax Aimed at Climate Funding

By admin November 28, 2025 No comment

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Switzerland will vote on Sunday on a proposed wealth tax targeting fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, a move seen as a test of the public’s appetite for redistribution in one of the world’s richest nations. The initiative, launched by the youth wing of the Social Democrats (JUSO), calls for a […]

Switzerland Moves to Revise U.S. Trade Offer Amid Threat of Heavy Tariffs

By admin August 4, 2025 No comment

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Switzerland is preparing to revise its trade offer to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a steep 39% tariff on Swiss imports, one of the highest in his global trade reset. Business Minister Guy Parmelin said the government would act quickly ahead of the August 7 implementation date, with the cabinet set to […]

Switzerland Cancels Geneva Conventions Conference on Palestinian Territories

By admin March 7, 2025 No comment

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Switzerland has cancelled a planned conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories due to a lack of consensus among participating states. The event, scheduled for March 7 in Geneva, aimed to address the humanitarian situation in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem under the Fourth Geneva Convention. However, […]

Switzerland Joins German-Led Defense Initiative to Strengthen Europe’s Air Security

By admin October 21, 2024 No comment

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Switzerland has announced its decision to join a German-led initiative designed to enhance Europe’s defense capabilities against air strikes. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the traditionally neutral country, which has been reevaluating its defense policies in the wake of heightened security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Swiss museum removes art over Nazi looting fears

By admin June 15, 2024 No comment

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A leading art museum in Switzerland, the Kunsthaus Zurich, has announced the removal of five paintings from its exhibition for investigation into whether they were looted by the Nazis. These artworks are part of the Emil Bührle Collection, which includes pieces by renowned artists such as Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. The collection is […]