Switzerland and UK sign MoU on direct rail connection

Switzerland and the UK have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate a direct rail connection between the two countries. Swiss Federal Councillor Albert Rosti, who oversees the Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and …

What to see and do in Basel, 2025 Eurovision Song Contest host in Switzerland

With its exposed concrete, sharp lines and overhanging roof, the St Jakobshalle, an icon of 1970s Brutalism in Switzerland on the outskirts of Basel, will provide a stark contrast to the bright colours and flaming-piano pyrotechnics of the Eurovision Song …

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter met for trade talks in Geneva

'The aim of Switzerland is to come back to zero tariffs,' Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said

This is how Switzerland will fund deployment of Digital Automatic Coupling

new guidelines, same old problems How can the EU fix the issue of track access charges without binding regulations? The European Commission (EC) adopted new guidelines on how to set up track access charges (TAC), a burdensome aspect for rail freight in …

Six anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes reported a week in Switzerland

Six hate crimes per week against LGBTIQ+ Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share On average, almost six …

The U.S. and China are set to begin trade negotiations in Switzerland this weekend

Updated May 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM PDT Ahead of trade negotiations with China this weekend in Switzerland, President Trump on Friday suggested that U.S. levies on Chinese goods, which currently stand at up to 245%, could be lowered to 80%. "80% Tariff on …

First ever direct trains from London to Switzerland move even closer to launching

NEW direct trains between London and Switzerland could soon be a reality. The government has revealed today that an agreement has been signed between Britain and Switzerland, aimed at creating a direct rail link between London and Switzerland. 4 A direct …

Trump Signals Possible Tariff Relief Ahead of U.S.–China Trade Talks in Switzerland

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of reducing the 145% punitive tariffs currently imposed on Chinese goods, signaling a potential softening of the long-running trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The comments come as both …

Trump Suggests 80% Tariff on China Ahead of Key Trade Talks in Switzerland

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested an 80% tariff on Chinese goods ahead of high-level trade negotiations with Beijing this weekend. In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump wrote, “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,” referring to Treasury …