Switzerland says goodbye to the paper driving licence
From 1 November the credit card format will be compulsory and the old blue documents will no longer be valid. A fine of CHF 20 will be…
Digital geopolitics and the rise of cyberwarfare
Europe must undertake major reforms to protect itself amid the digitalization of economies, communications and security.
NATO history and role
NATO, as a collective security system, is based on the mutual commitment of its member states to defend each other against any external…
Swiss Franc pillar of solidity in the global economy
The Swiss franc is a pillar of Swiss economic stability and its value has steadily increased in recent decades. This trend is not expected…
New brochure on population shelters
The Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOPP), due to the increased interest of Helvetians since the war in Ukraine began, has published a…
Scenarios for a ‘new normal’ in geopolitics
A period of globalization, prosperity and relative political calm since the end of the Cold War is over. What comes next is still in play.
The 75th anniversary celebration of Zurich Airport
77 years ago, on May 5, 1946, Zurich voters overwhelmingly said "yes" to the loan to build the current airport, thus laying the foundation…
Switzerland chair of the UN Security Council
The Swiss Confederation will lead the important U.N. organization during May 2023
St. Gotthard North-South Axis
Traffic jams with long waits are occurring more and more often, especially at the two portals of the Gotthard freeway tunnel. It often…
Annual siren test
Le 1er février 2023, les sirènes d'alarme de toute la Suisse seront testées comme chaque année
Andermatt and Murten among world’s best tourist villages
The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has selected the world's best tourist villages, and for Switzerland, Andermatt (canton of Uri) and…
Perception of Switzerland abroad
Switzerland's image abroad is very positive even in 2022 because of its landscape, chocolate, cheese, watches, financial center and a…
Cyber Defence Campus launches 2022 Cyber Startup Challenge
The Cyber-Defence Campus of the DDPS is again holding a Cyber Startup Challenge this year. With the theme “Network detection and security…
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…
Fallout shelters and emergency management in Switzerland
Bomb shelters began to be built as a result of the spread of nuclear weapons. Especially during the Cold War in many countries, including…
Swiss helicopter flight route network improved
The "Low Flight Network", used until now by the Swiss air rescue service REGA and the Luftwaffe, will become a national infrastructure