Temporary reintroduction of visa requirement for citizens of Vanuatu
The EU decided to temporarily suspend the visa waiver for Vanuatu citizens holding ordinary travel passports issued since May 25, 2015,…
Electric power prices rising sharply in Switzerland
The Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) predicts a significant increase in electricity tariffs next year and possible supply disruptions…
Climate Strategy 2050 submitted for public consultation in Liechtenstein
The government launched the public consultation on Climate Strategy 2050 and adopted the consultation report on raising the climate target…
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 22—26 May 2022
Davos, Switzerland May 22-26, 2022 will host the annual meeting of the that will bring together more than 2,000 leaders and experts from…
Hydropower in Switzerland
Hydropower is one of the world's oldest energy sources, and is capable of generating electricity efficiently and with low environmental and…
Popular vote on 15 May 2022
On 15 May 2022, Swiss citizens will vote on the following three issues: Amendment of the Film Act, Amendment of the law on transplants,…
Every third innovation promoted by Innosuisse represents a novelty on the world market
Studies by Innosuisse show that the funding used quickly benefits the Swiss economy and the implementation of projects in the market…
Swiss Papal Guard recruits Oath
On May 6 of each year, on the anniversary of the sack of Rome in 1527, the new recruits solemnly take their oath in the San Damaso…
Innovation and energy policy between Switzerland and Italy
Since the establishment of the Italian state in 1861, Switzerland and Italy have enjoyed traditionally good relations, characterised by…
Public holidays in the Swiss Confederation
In Switzerland, the 26 cantons that make up the Swiss Confederation are free to set their own public holidays, with the exception of 1…
Excellent bilateral relations between Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Relations between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein are excellent, and the two countries are bound by strong ties of…
Photovoltaic boom in Switzerland
The Swiss solar industry is growing fast, and in the last two years has shown that it is capable of handling this increase in demand and of…
New equipment and measurements in the radioactivity field
The Federal Council has decided to modernize the system for measuring radioactivity in the air at high altitudes at the research station on…
The Federal Office of Transport starts the first hydrogen tests for public vehicles
Hydrogen vehicles are a tool that can contribute to the decarbonisation of traffic. The Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has given the…
On the way to climate-neutral road traffic
If 60% of the conventional gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars in Switzerland were to be converted to "electricity-based" vehicles…
State Secretary Hirayama’s working visit to Czech Republic
On March 29, 2022, Martina Hirayama, Secretary of State for Education, Research and Innovation, will meet with Czech Minister of Education,…