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Thousands protest in Switzerland against the war in Gaza

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of several Swiss cities on Saturday to protest against the ongoing war in Gaza, calling for greater international pressure on Israel and stronger support for Palestinians. The rallies reflected wider European mobilisation over the humanitarian crisis in......

Switzerland glaciers lose nearly 20% of their volume in just five years

Switzerland’s glaciers are shrinking at a pace that is increasingly difficult to ignore. Nearly one-fifth of the country’s glacier volume has disappeared in just five years, according to a study published on October 1 in Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland, highlighting the accelerating effects......

Swiss President Guy Parmelin announces resignation after 11 years in government

Swiss President and Economy Minister Guy Parmelin will step down from the Federal Council at the end of 2026, bringing more than a decade of service in the country’s federal government to a close. Parmelin, 66, announced his decision on October 2 after serving as a federal councillor since 2015. A......

Morocco To Face Switzerland In February 2027 Davis Cup Play-Off

Morocco will face Switzerland in the play-offs for a place in the Davis Cup World Group I, following the draw held Monday in London. The tie is scheduled for February 2027 and will offer the Moroccan national team another opportunity to move closer to the competition’s top tier. The Swiss side......

Switzerland identifies Morocco as a priority partner for green hydrogen and synthetic fuels

Switzerland has identified Morocco as a particularly promising partner for potential cooperation on renewable hydrogen and synthetic energy carriers, highlighting the North African country’s renewable energy resources and geographical proximity to European markets. The Swiss Federal Council approved......

Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate at zero as inflation remains contained

The Swiss National Bank has decided to leave its key interest rate unchanged at 0%, maintaining an accommodative monetary policy stance as inflation remains relatively low despite renewed pressure from energy prices. The decision, announced on September 24, comes as several major economies continue to......

Study warns US drug policies could cost Swiss pharmaceutical industry billions

New research commissioned by Swiss pharmaceutical industry association Interpharma warns that changes in U.S. drug-pricing policies could have serious consequences for Switzerland’s economy, pharmaceutical sector and patients. The study, conducted by research firm BAK Economics, estimates that......

Swiss Supreme Court upholds legality of Gaza protest coverage

Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court has overturned an earlier ruling against the German-language Swiss public broadcaster SRF over its reporting on pro-Gaza university protests held across the country in 2024. The dispute dates back to December 2024, when Switzerland’s Independent Complaints......

Zurich parliament backs ban on religious head coverings in schools

The Parliament of Zurich has narrowly approved a proposal calling for a ban on religious head coverings in public schools and kindergartens, in a move that would apply to both students and teachers. The proposal, put forward by the Swiss People’s Party, passed by 87 votes to 82, with six lawmakers......