In response to this situation, Switzerland will deliver 30 rubble-clearing machines and 30 water pumps for firefighting. The DDPS has donated this equipment, valued at CHF 5.6 million.

Neuchâtel, 03.10.2024 - The consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.3% in September 2024 compared with the previous month to 107.2 points (December 2020 = 100). Inflation was +0.8% compared with the same ...

The JCM confirmed the commitment of Switzerland and Spain to continue their close partnership, cooperation and coordination in the areas of research and innovation. The Swiss National Science ...

Bern, 03.10.2024 - The Herisau-Gossau military training area includes an amphibian spawning ground of national significance. armasuisse and the Armed Forces are bolstering endangered amphibian species ...

Bern, 01.10.2024 - On 1 and 2 October, experts from Europe and North America will exchange views on current security policy developments and challenges at the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF). Switzerland ...

This press release and further information on the topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below). Benjamin Rothen, FSO, section International and national affairs, tel.: +41 58 463 64 82, ...

Neuchâtel, 02.10.2024 - Just over half of young adults would like to have two children (53%). However, there is a clear gap between wish and reality in terms of the number of children people have. In ...

The publication of open source software by the Federal Administration raises questions about rights, licences, security, organisation and costs. The applicable responses and restrictions vary ...

Bern, 01.10.2024 - On 1 October, representatives of the countries that belong to or are associated with the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) gathered in Geneva to celebrate its 70th ...

Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun, 01.10.2024 - Widespread skin diseases such as psoriasis or neurodermatitis are difficult to treat. Together with an industrial partner, Empa researchers have found an ...

This October, Switzerland assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council for the second time during its 2023–2024 term. Amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and numerous other ...

Bern, 27.09.2024 - At its meeting on 27 September 2024, the Federal Council took a decision concerning the final instalment of the credit for humanitarian operations in the Middle East. A total of CHF ...