Trump invokes Switzerland in response to question about bond market pressure

President Donald Trump singled out Switzerland for its low interest rates when asked whether the administration had done enough to stabilize the bond market after 30-year Treasury yields surpassed a two-decade high this week. “I think it is, but I mean, it …

Switzerland to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028

Switzerland will extend temporary protection status (Status S) for Ukrainians who fled the country following Russia's full-scale invasion until March 4, 2028, while tightening the rules for obtaining the status. According to Ukrinform, the Federal …

Switzerland: Four young Frenchmen arrested after a car chase in a stolen vehicle

Four French nationals, aged 19 to 25, were arrested overnight Saturday to Sunday after a high-speed chase between Switzerland and France. The suspects were traveling in a luxury car reported stolen from a garage in Biel/Bienne. Their flight ended in …

Switzerland adopts EU’s 20th Russia sanctions package

Bern, 19 August 2026 On 19 August, the Federal Council decided to adopt the further measures from the European Union’s (EU) 20th sanctions package against Russia in line with previous practice. The new measures will take effect on 20 August. Switzerland …

Switzerland to Resume Sending Asylum Seekers Back to Italy

Christian K. Caruzo, Breitbart, August 19, 2026 The Swiss government plans to resume the transfer of alleged asylum seekers who entered E.U. territory through Italy back to the neighboring nation by the end of August. For nearly four years, the government …

FEC seals double taxation treaties with Tanzania, Ghana, Switzerland

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the signing of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements between Nigeria and three countries. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Taiwo Oyedele, who disclosed this to State …

Switzerland extends support measures for Ukrainians until March 4, 2028, limiting them to those liable for military ...

Switzerland will maintain temporary protection status (Status S) for Ukrainians who left Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale invasion until March 4, 2028, but will restrict the rules for obtaining it. "There are still no signs of a lasting …

Representatives of the Chechen diaspora at the rally in Switzerland called for an end to the deportation of refugees ...

A rally in support of natives of Chechnya, who are at risk of deportation to Russia, took place in front of the German embassy in Bern, Switzerland. Participants called for an objective review of the case concerning Muslim Alhazov and other refugees from …

The Beacon Visits Switzerland!

Why Switzerland is selling silence instead of spectacle to India's luxury travellers?

As global tourism shifts from destination promotion to experience-led storytelling, Switzerland Tourism is embracing a quieter, more purposeful approach to luxury. In this exclusive interview, Simon Bosshart, Chief Markets Officer East at Switzerland …