The winners of the 2022 “Most Beautiful Swiss Books” contest are here
The Federal Office of Culture (FOC) has named the winners of the 2022 "Most Beautiful Swiss Books" competition on the recommendation of the…
100 Years of Switzerland-Liechtenstein Customs Treaty
On March 29, 1923, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed the treaty to include the Principality of Liechtenstein into the Swiss customs…
Certified IFRS 17 Insurance Financial Analyst
IFRS 17 is a revolution in the way (re)insurance financial statements are perceived and interpreted. The IFRS 17 course is intended for…
Daylight saving time returns
Daylight saving time begins next Sunday: at 2:00 a.m. in Switzerland and most European countries, clocks are moved to 3:00 a.m.
UBS acquires Credit Suisse: a new era begins
UBS acquires Credit Suisse with Federal Council approval granting a guarantee for additional liquidity support to Credit Suisse from the…
Where will technologization leave humanity?
Technology plays an ever-expanding role in modern society. We must ask where it serves our needs, and where it threatens the common good.
Switzerland a global leader in reinsurance
Switzerland is one of the world's leading locations for the reinsurance industry due to its hub in the financial center of Zurich, which…
The U.S. is subsidizing clean energy. What about the EU?
American efforts to advantage its clean energy sector may sting Europe, but Brussels has few effective options to respond.
The third edition of the Emna rumantscha is open
Inaugurated the third edition of the international week dedicated to the Romansh language (Emna rumantscha), promoted by the FDFA in…
Oil and gas: The investment gap dilemma
The 2022 energy crisis produced higher prices and policy changes that encouraged investment in the oil and gas sector again.
Presentation of the “FederItaly 100% Made in Italy” Brand
On Feb. 15, a press conference was held to present the "Federitaly 100% Made in Italy" brand with the partnership of DFINITY FOUNDATION…
History and traditions of the Swiss Carnival
Carnival is celebrated in many different ways: carnival parades, music, masks and dressing up play an important role.
Oil markets: An early peek into 2023
Despite Western sanctions and volatile prices, Russian oil exports proved resilient last year. The global oil market may face different…
Renovation of the Monte Generoso Railway completed
The last section of the new track on the line leading to the peak was laid on January 31, 2023, completing the century-old railway…
Annual siren test
Le 1er février 2023, les sirènes d'alarme de toute la Suisse seront testées comme chaque année
People of Liechtenstein reject casino ban with clear NO vote
In the Principality of Liechtenstein, an initiative to ban casinos was voted on where it called for the closure of existing ones within the…