Politics
A new opinion poll indicates that Swiss voters strongly support a proposed agreement to deepen economic and political ties with the European Union, suggesting that a major overhaul of bilateral relations could be approved if put to a referendum. According to the survey, support for the deal stands at......
The official signing ceremony of the peace agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to take place in Switzerland on Friday, marking a major step toward formalizing a deal aimed at ending months of hostilities and reducing regional tensions. The announcement was confirmed by Pakistan’s......
Swiss voters appeared likely to reject a proposal aimed at limiting the country's population growth, according to preliminary results released on Sunday following a nationwide referendum. With vote counting still underway, approximately 52.9% of voters opposed the initiative, while 47.1% supported......
Swiss voters have rejected a controversial proposal to limit the country's population growth, according to initial projections released after nationwide voting on Sunday. The initiative, which sought to prevent Switzerland's population from exceeding 10 million residents, failed to secure majority......
As Swiss citizens cast their ballots on Sunday, two highly debated national issues are dominating public attention: a proposal to limit the country's population growth and a government-backed plan to tighten access to civil service in order to reinforce military service obligations. The votes come......
The Kremlin has stated that no telephone call is currently planned between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and no date has been set for a possible visit to Moscow by American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The announcement reflects a pause in high-level......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for face-to-face negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, arguing that Moscow seeks a comprehensive settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. The refusal came after Zelensky published an open......
Switzerland and France have agreed on a joint security and military cooperation plan ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit, reinforcing efforts to ensure the safety of world leaders and delegates expected to attend the high-profile gathering in mid-June. The summit, scheduled to take place in the French town......
Morocco has formally expressed its interest in joining the governance structure of TV5MONDE, the world's leading French-language audiovisual network, marking the first time an African country has entered this accession process. The move follows a letter sent on April 21, 2026, by Morocco's Minister......
Switzerland remains deeply divided over a controversial proposal aimed at limiting the country’s population to 10 million residents before 2050, according to recent opinion polls. The debate has become one of the most discussed political issues ahead of the national referendum scheduled for June. The......
A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Switzerland and Italy after Swiss authorities announced plans to recover medical treatment costs for Italian nationals injured in a deadly fire in Crans-Montana. The incident, which occurred during a New Year’s Eve event at a ski resort in Switzerland,......
Switzerland has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a basis for resolving the long-standing dispute over the Sahara, highlighting growing international backing for the proposal. The position was outlined during a diplomatic exchange in Bern between Ignazio Cassis,......
Switzerland has announced that it will temporarily halt weapons exports to the United States due to ongoing military actions involving Iran, citing its longstanding policy of neutrality. The Swiss government stated that licenses for exporting war materiel to countries engaged in the conflict cannot......
