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Switzerland

Germany, Switzerland, Austria press US to pursue stable trade ties

Economy ministers (from left) Hubert Buchel of Liechtenstein, Katherina Reiche, Guy Parmelin and Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer meeting in Switzerland on Feb 27.
Economy ministers (from left) Hubert Buchel of Liechtenstein, Katherina Reiche, Guy Parmelin and Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer meeting in Switzerland on Feb 27.

Swiss to wind down private bank MBaer that US accused of money laundering

The US Treasury had threatened to cut the Swiss private bank’s access to the US financial system for breaching sanctions against Iran, Russia and Venezuela.
The US Treasury had threatened to cut the Swiss private bank’s access to the US financial system for breaching sanctions against Iran, Russia and Venezuela.

Alpine skiing-Suter wins Soldeu downhill, Aicher closes gap to absent Vonn

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Super-G - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 12, 2026.  Corinne Suter of Switzerland in action REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Super-G - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 12, 2026.  Corinne Suter of Switzerland in action REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

UN expert on Palestinian territories denounces ‘toxic’ attacks against her

FILE PHOTO: United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, attends a press conference at the European headquarters of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, attends a press conference at the European headquarters of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo

Swiss government to pay $81.7k to each victim of Crans-Montana bar fire

The New Year bar fire in the ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured over 100 more.
The New Year bar fire in the ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured over 100 more.

Swiss to vote on right-wing plan to slash state broadcaster's funding

Posters encouring people to vote \"no\" to the funding cuts for the SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation), ahead of the upcoming Swiss national referendum on March 8, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy
Posters encouring people to vote \"no\" to the funding cuts for the SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation), ahead of the upcoming Swiss national referendum on March 8, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

Riding the Bernina Express on one of Europe’s most scenic train journeys

The Bernina Express train was built in the early 20th century and runs from Switzerland to Italy.
The Bernina Express train was built in the early 20th century and runs from Switzerland to Italy.

Italian alpinist found dead in Swiss avalanche

Johannes Klaebo wins 50km classic to clinch record sixth Milano-Cortina gold

Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.
Johannes Klaebo of Norway celebrating after winning gold in the men's 50km mass start classic cross-country race at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Feb 21.  This is his record sixth gold of the Games.

Curling-Swiss harness linguistic chaos on ice to win Olympic bronze

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Bronze Medal Game - Norway vs Switzerland - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 20, 2026. Team Switzerland celebrates after winning the bronze medal match against Norway REUTERS/Issei Kato
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Bronze Medal Game - Norway vs Switzerland - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 20, 2026. Team Switzerland celebrates after winning the bronze medal match against Norway REUTERS/Issei Kato

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.