In the first quarter of 2026, Switzerland’s gross domestic product (GDP) adjusted for sporting events grew by 0.4%, following growth of 0.2% in the previous quarter.(1) (2) The industrial sector was a ...

OFCOM publishes FM frequencies – radio stations can submit applications. Biel/Bienne, 28.05.2026 — On 28 May 2026, the Federal Office o ...

Federal Councillor Martin Pfister will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore from 29 to 31 May. The international security conference will focus on geopolitical developments and issues ...

Main assembly of the first F-35A aircraft destined for Switzerland has begun in the USA. The Swiss F-35 programme is thus reaching a further important milestone on the way to delivery of the first ...

Slight increase in employment in 1st quarter 2026. Neuchâtel, 28.05.2026 — In the 1st quarter 2026, total employment (excluding agricult ...

The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) expanded the sanctions lists concerning Russia and Belarus on 22 May. Switzerland is thus adopting various changes that the EU ...

At least mouse lives. Empa researchers have developed an AI-supported computer model of a mouse body that uses machine learning to predict how different nanomaterials are distributed in the mouse ...

Switzerland launches call for investment projects involving the Swiss private sector to support reconstruction in Ukraine. Bern, 28.05.2026 ...

The Federal Council adopted a reform package to strengthen Swiss maritime shipping at its meeting on 27 May 2026. The measures aim to make the Swiss flag more attractive at sea and to simplify the ...

Supplementary accommodation recorded 18.1 million overnight stays in 2025, a 4.7% increase over the previous year. Demand by foreign visitors rose by 9.8% to 6.3 million overnight stays and domestic ...

Federal contribution to the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products Swissmedic to be increased. Bern, 28.05.2026 — At its meeting on 27 May ...

AI and digitalisation in the spotlight at the Swiss IGF. Biel/Bienne, 26.05.2026 — On 16 June 2026, the Swiss Internet Governance Forum ( ...