Switzerland

Country Switzerland
Capital Bern
Continent Europe
Currency Swiss franc(CHF)
Languages German, French, Italian & Romansh

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. A constitution of 1848, subsequently modified in 1874, replaced the confederation with a centralized federal government. Switzerland's sovereignty and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers, and the country was not involved in either of the two World Wars. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half century, as well as Switzerland's role in many UN and international organizations, has strengthened Switzerland's ties with its neighbors. However, the country did not officially become a UN member until 2002. Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations but retains a strong commitment to neutrality.

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Switzerland - Wikipedia
Switzerland - CIA World Fact Book
Switzerland - BBC
Switzerland - Timeline - BBC

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7 Places to See Around Switzerland During the Women’s Euro - Times Now7 Places to See Around Switzerland During the Women’s Euro  Times Now

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Euro 2025 Daily: Switzerland swelters as tournament begins - ESPN IndiaEuro 2025 Daily: Switzerland swelters as tournament begins  ESPN India

Women's Euro 2025: Hosts Switzerland lose opening game to Norway but Pia Sundhage still targets quarter-finals - BBCWomen's Euro 2025: Hosts Switzerland lose opening game to Norway but Pia Sundhage still targets quarter-finals  BBC

Switzerland Women vs Iceland Women Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder - Bet365Switzerland Women vs Iceland Women Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder  Bet365

Switzerland’s Green Experiment inspires India's solar push in railways - DaijiworldSwitzerland’s Green Experiment inspires India's solar push in railways  Daijiworld

Emerging Talents Project Extension Initiative in Switzerland - fundsforNGOsEmerging Talents Project Extension Initiative in Switzerland  fundsforNGOs

France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave - Euronews.comFrance and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave  Euronews.com

Robin Frijns ties the knot with Maike Katarina in Switzerland, here's all you need to know about his wife - Times of IndiaRobin Frijns ties the knot with Maike Katarina in Switzerland, here's all you need to know about his wife  Times of India

Chinese FM refutes Switzerland's espionage allegations, saying China is victim of espionage activities - Global TimesChinese FM refutes Switzerland's espionage allegations, saying China is victim of espionage activities  Global Times

‘Unsustainable’: winter snow and ice in Swiss Alps melts away weeks early - South China Morning Post‘Unsustainable’: winter snow and ice in Swiss Alps melts away weeks early  South China Morning Post

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The Internet Society at WSIS HLE 2025 in Switzerland - Internet SocietyThe Internet Society at WSIS HLE 2025 in Switzerland  Internet Society

Places To Visit In Switzerland That Have Featured In Bollywood Movies - Travel and Leisure AsiaPlaces To Visit In Switzerland That Have Featured In Bollywood Movies  Travel and Leisure Asia

Abhishek Bachchan recalls first meeting Aishwarya Rai in Switzerland in 1995: 'She didn't understand my accent' - OTTPlayAbhishek Bachchan recalls first meeting Aishwarya Rai in Switzerland in 1995: 'She didn't understand my accent'  OTTPlay

Why Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Did Not Follow Anything In Her First Conversation With Abhishek Bachchan In Switzerland - NDTVWhy Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Did Not Follow Anything In Her First Conversation With Abhishek Bachchan In Switzerland  NDTV

‘Aishwarya Rai didn’t understand a word I said’: Abhishek Bachchan recalls first meeting in Switzerland, says he had a ‘heavy accent’ - The Indian Express‘Aishwarya Rai didn’t understand a word I said’: Abhishek Bachchan recalls first meeting in Switzerland, says he had a ‘heavy accent’  The Indian Express

What Switzerland’s new welfare labels mean for food producers - FoodNavigator.comWhat Switzerland’s new welfare labels mean for food producers  FoodNavigator.com

Hüberli/Kernen and Anouk/Zoé take Switzerland to the semis - Volleyball WorldHüberli/Kernen and Anouk/Zoé take Switzerland to the semis  Volleyball World

Watches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Hit Margin This Year - MintWatches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Hit Margin This Year  Mint

Switzerland faces downside risks if full US tariffs bite, IMF says - ReutersSwitzerland faces downside risks if full US tariffs bite, IMF says  Reuters

Switzerland vs Iceland UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups - UEFA.comSwitzerland vs Iceland UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups  UEFA.com

Switzerland 1-2 Norway: Women’s Euro 2025 – as it happened - The GuardianSwitzerland 1-2 Norway: Women’s Euro 2025 – as it happened  The Guardian

Rothschild & Co Wealth Management Switzerland acquires Zurich-headquartered Swiss advisory firm Tenalis AG - Rothschild & CoRothschild & Co Wealth Management Switzerland acquires Zurich-headquartered Swiss advisory firm Tenalis AG  Rothschild & Co

Switzerland says government data stolen in ransomware attack - BleepingComputerSwitzerland says government data stolen in ransomware attack  BleepingComputer

Keep taking down offensive email addresses: Karnataka HC to Switzerland-based Proton Mail - The Indian ExpressKeep taking down offensive email addresses: Karnataka HC to Switzerland-based Proton Mail  The Indian Express

Switzerland seeks trade deal with Trump without getting into EU bind - ReutersSwitzerland seeks trade deal with Trump without getting into EU bind  Reuters

Watch What It's Like To Ride "World's Steepest Funicular Railway" In Switzerland - NDTVWatch What It's Like To Ride "World's Steepest Funicular Railway" In Switzerland  NDTV

Switzerland vs Norway UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups - UEFA.comSwitzerland vs Norway UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups  UEFA.com

Switzerland to close Geneva branch of controversial Israel-, US-backed GHF aid group - The Times of IsraelSwitzerland to close Geneva branch of controversial Israel-, US-backed GHF aid group  The Times of Israel

The Bright Side: Football pioneers celebrate as Switzerland hosts Women's Euro 2025 - France 24The Bright Side: Football pioneers celebrate as Switzerland hosts Women's Euro 2025  France 24

Shocking! Switzerland women's team humiliated 7-1 by teenage boys ahead of UEFA Euro 2025 - Times of IndiaShocking! Switzerland women's team humiliated 7-1 by teenage boys ahead of UEFA Euro 2025  Times of India

How Switzerland Transformed Itself Into A Deep Tech Global Leader - ForbesHow Switzerland Transformed Itself Into A Deep Tech Global Leader  Forbes

Switzerland prepares to introduce biometric ID cards - Biometric UpdateSwitzerland prepares to introduce biometric ID cards  Biometric Update

Switzerland 1-2 Norway highlights: Comeback stuns hosts on opening night of Women's EURO 2025 - UEFA.comSwitzerland 1-2 Norway highlights: Comeback stuns hosts on opening night of Women's EURO 2025  UEFA.com

Watches of Switzerland Group FY25 revenue rises amidst US growth - FashionUnitedWatches of Switzerland Group FY25 revenue rises amidst US growth  FashionUnited

Switzerland to host UNCTAD16 in Geneva in October 2025 - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Switzerland to host UNCTAD16 in Geneva in October 2025  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Piyush Goyal deepens India–Switzerland trade ties, urges Swiss firms to invest under TEPA - DD NewsPiyush Goyal deepens India–Switzerland trade ties, urges Swiss firms to invest under TEPA  DD News

Switzerland: ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’ exhibition inaugurated at NMC - Global TimesSwitzerland: ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’ exhibition inaugurated at NMC  Global Times

Rising costs of US-made F-35 fighter jets draw criticism in Switzerland - Anadolu AjansiRising costs of US-made F-35 fighter jets draw criticism in Switzerland  Anadolu Ajansi

Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland suffer own-goal and VAR heartache against Norway - The GuardianEuro 2025 hosts Switzerland suffer own-goal and VAR heartache against Norway  The Guardian

In Switzerland, an F-35 fighter jet deal has turned into a national scandal - Le Monde.frIn Switzerland, an F-35 fighter jet deal has turned into a national scandal  Le Monde.fr

Switzerland Rolls Out Labels Flagging Animal Suffering In Food Products - Plant Based NewsSwitzerland Rolls Out Labels Flagging Animal Suffering In Food Products  Plant Based News

Switzerland travel - Lonely PlanetSwitzerland travel  Lonely Planet

Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access - Financial TimesSwitzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access  Financial Times

FTA with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein likely to come into effect by Sep 2025: Piyush Goyal - CNBC TV18FTA with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein likely to come into effect by Sep 2025: Piyush Goyal  CNBC TV18

Now, US Joins Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Japan, India, United Kingdom, Austria in Boosting Rail Travel This American Independence Day Weekend, Here’s What Didn’t Make the Headlines - Travel And Tour WorldNow, US Joins Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Japan, India, United Kingdom, Austria in Boosting Rail Travel This American Independence Day Weekend, Here’s What Didn’t Make the Headlines  Travel And Tour World

Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Courtesy Call by Ambassador of Switzerland to ASEAN - ASEAN Main PortalSecretary-General of ASEAN receives Courtesy Call by Ambassador of Switzerland to ASEAN  ASEAN Main Portal

Watches of Switzerland shares fall 6% after record revenue, flat FY26 outlook - Investing.comWatches of Switzerland shares fall 6% after record revenue, flat FY26 outlook  Investing.com

Euro 2025: How will teams and fans cope with sweltering heatwave in Switzerland? - BBCEuro 2025: How will teams and fans cope with sweltering heatwave in Switzerland?  BBC

Piyush Goyal concludes successful visit to Switzerland, begins economic diplomacy in Sweden - DD NewsPiyush Goyal concludes successful visit to Switzerland, begins economic diplomacy in Sweden  DD News

Euro 2025 build-up: Switzerland ready for opener as tournament begins - BBCEuro 2025 build-up: Switzerland ready for opener as tournament begins  BBC

Switzerland vs Iceland Preview & Prediction | UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 | Group Stage - The Stats ZoneSwitzerland vs Iceland Preview & Prediction | UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 | Group Stage  The Stats Zone

Thrown from the balcony, stabbed in the street: Switzerland suspects Iran killed 3 of its diplomats - YnetnewsThrown from the balcony, stabbed in the street: Switzerland suspects Iran killed 3 of its diplomats  Ynetnews

Alisha Lehmann responds to critics after Switzerland's 7-1 thrashing by Under-15 boys team ahead of Euro 2025 - Goal.comAlisha Lehmann responds to critics after Switzerland's 7-1 thrashing by Under-15 boys team ahead of Euro 2025  Goal.com

Emerging Talents: Copenhagen Matchmaking Programme (Switzerland) - fundsforNGOsEmerging Talents: Copenhagen Matchmaking Programme (Switzerland)  fundsforNGOs

Switzerland Jobless Rate Steady at 2.7% in June - TradingViewSwitzerland Jobless Rate Steady at 2.7% in June  TradingView

JWOC Relay: Sweden and Switzerland take final golds in Trentino - International Orienteering FederationJWOC Relay: Sweden and Switzerland take final golds in Trentino  International Orienteering Federation

UEFA European Women's Championships kick off in Switzerland - DWUEFA European Women's Championships kick off in Switzerland  DW

lattice of beams enfolds multipurpose gymnasium's facade in switzerland by demattè fontana - Designboomlattice of beams enfolds multipurpose gymnasium's facade in switzerland by demattè fontana  Designboom

ESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer - Defence Industry EuropeESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer  Defence Industry Europe

India-Switzerland Free Trade Deal: What 99% Zero Duty Means For India - Business TodayIndia-Switzerland Free Trade Deal: What 99% Zero Duty Means For India  Business Today

A three-stop Voyage through Zoë Më's beautiful #Eurovision2025 song ???? #Eurovision #Switzerland - Eurovision Song ContestA three-stop Voyage through Zoë Më's beautiful #Eurovision2025 song ???? #Eurovision #Switzerland  Eurovision Song Contest

Watches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Weigh on Margin - The Business of FashionWatches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Weigh on Margin  The Business of Fashion

Watches of Switzerland warns of margin hit as tariffs pressure Swiss watchmakers - TradingViewWatches of Switzerland warns of margin hit as tariffs pressure Swiss watchmakers  TradingView

New Zealand vs Switzerland - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballNew Zealand vs Switzerland - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Preview: Switzerland W vs Iceland Women - prediction, team - Sports MolePreview: Switzerland W vs Iceland Women - prediction, team  Sports Mole

Hegerberg leads Norway to opening 2-1 win over host nation Switzerland at Euro 2025 - sentinelassam.comHegerberg leads Norway to opening 2-1 win over host nation Switzerland at Euro 2025  sentinelassam.com

Switzerland moves towards decriminalization of cannabis, new draft law paves the way for regulated access - Gazeta ExpressSwitzerland moves towards decriminalization of cannabis, new draft law paves the way for regulated access  Gazeta Express

Euro 2025 Daily: Switzerland swelters as tournament begins - ESPNEuro 2025 Daily: Switzerland swelters as tournament begins  ESPN

Watches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Weigh on Margin - Bloomberg.comWatches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Weigh on Margin  Bloomberg.com

Switzerland 1-2 Norway: Reaction & updates as hosts lose Euro 2025 opener - BBCSwitzerland 1-2 Norway: Reaction & updates as hosts lose Euro 2025 opener  BBC

Switzerland should promptly adopt legislative reforms to protect private sector whistleblowers and to increase fines for companies convicted of foreign bribery - OECDSwitzerland should promptly adopt legislative reforms to protect private sector whistleblowers and to increase fines for companies convicted of foreign bribery  OECD

Explore Geneva this Summer with the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland - The Arts ShelfExplore Geneva this Summer with the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland  The Arts Shelf

UEFA Women's EURO 2025: All you need to know - UEFA.comUEFA Women's EURO 2025: All you need to know  UEFA.com

50 Years of Microsoft – 36 Years of Innovation in Switzerland - Source EMEA - Microsoft50 Years of Microsoft – 36 Years of Innovation in Switzerland - Source EMEA  Microsoft

Women’s Euro 2025: What to expect from home nations, hosts Switzerland and world champions Spain - BBCWomen’s Euro 2025: What to expect from home nations, hosts Switzerland and world champions Spain  BBC

Euro 2025: Wales enjoy 'truly overwhelming' reception in Switzerland - BBCEuro 2025: Wales enjoy 'truly overwhelming' reception in Switzerland  BBC

Coop Switzerland Cuts Prices Of Over 1,000 Items - ESM MagazineCoop Switzerland Cuts Prices Of Over 1,000 Items  ESM Magazine

Switzerland vs France - Round of 16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballSwitzerland vs France - Round of 16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

France, Belgium and Switzerland in Focus as Oman Launches New Drive to Attract European Travelers - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Belgium and Switzerland in Focus as Oman Launches New Drive to Attract European Travelers  Travel And Tour World

Despite loss to Norway, Switzerland’s opening Euro 2025 match showed promise of what could be - The Athletic - The New York TimesDespite loss to Norway, Switzerland’s opening Euro 2025 match showed promise of what could be - The Athletic  The New York Times

A raid in Switzerland - Financial TimesA raid in Switzerland  Financial Times

Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained - SWI swissinfo.chRenewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained  SWI swissinfo.ch

US President Donald Trump hails trade talks with China in Switzerland - - News On AIR -US President Donald Trump hails trade talks with China in Switzerland -  News On AIR -

Women's EURO 2025 Group A guide: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland - UEFA.comWomen's EURO 2025 Group A guide: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland  UEFA.com

The Brics and Switzerland: aspirations and reality - SWI swissinfo.chThe Brics and Switzerland: aspirations and reality  SWI swissinfo.ch

Watches of Switzerland Group posts record revenue - Retail BulletinWatches of Switzerland Group posts record revenue  Retail Bulletin

Switzerland Moves to Close Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s Geneva Office Over Legal Irregularities - Algemeiner.comSwitzerland Moves to Close Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s Geneva Office Over Legal Irregularities  Algemeiner.com

Watches of Switzerland surpasses $1bn in US sales - Retail WeekWatches of Switzerland surpasses $1bn in US sales  Retail Week

Watches of Switzerland sees 8% revenue growth in FY25 - Yahoo FinanceWatches of Switzerland sees 8% revenue growth in FY25  Yahoo Finance

Euro 2025: How ‘small’ Switzerland came to host a tournament that could spark ‘cultural change’ - The Athletic - The New York TimesEuro 2025: How ‘small’ Switzerland came to host a tournament that could spark ‘cultural change’ - The Athletic  The New York Times

The Embassy Of Switzerland In BiH Promotes ESG Business Principles - Sarajevo TimesThe Embassy Of Switzerland In BiH Promotes ESG Business Principles  Sarajevo Times

Switzerland to Suspend MFN Clause for India under DTAA from January 1, 2025 - India BriefingSwitzerland to Suspend MFN Clause for India under DTAA from January 1, 2025  India Briefing

Switzerland seeks trade deal with Trump without getting into EU bind By Reuters - Investing.comSwitzerland seeks trade deal with Trump without getting into EU bind By Reuters  Investing.com

Switzerland, Germany Sign Pact for Joint Sky Shield Initiative - Bloomberg.comSwitzerland, Germany Sign Pact for Joint Sky Shield Initiative  Bloomberg.com

Switzerland hoping for festival of football as hosts get Euro 2025 party started - The GuardianSwitzerland hoping for festival of football as hosts get Euro 2025 party started  The Guardian

Switzerland in talks with US as cost of F-35A fighter jets rises - ReutersSwitzerland in talks with US as cost of F-35A fighter jets rises  Reuters

Switzerland cuts 2025 economic outlook as trade war risks weigh - ReutersSwitzerland cuts 2025 economic outlook as trade war risks weigh  Reuters

Emerging Talents: Prototype Development Programme (Switzerland) - fundsforNGOsEmerging Talents: Prototype Development Programme (Switzerland)  fundsforNGOs

Another Swiss landslide - debris flows in the Val de Bagnes - eos.orgAnother Swiss landslide - debris flows in the Val de Bagnes  eos.org

Trending tickers: Oracle, TSMC, Rigetti Computing, Currys and Watches of Switzerland - YahooTrending tickers: Oracle, TSMC, Rigetti Computing, Currys and Watches of Switzerland  Yahoo