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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The European Union and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations - European CommissionThe European Union and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations  European Commission

Putin Sends This Warning Via Ally As Switzerland Plans To Host Ukraine Peace Talks | China | Russia - Hindustan TimesPutin Sends This Warning Via Ally As Switzerland Plans To Host Ukraine Peace Talks | China | Russia  Hindustan Times

Far-Right Figure Martin Sellner Silenced in Switzerland - OneindiaFar-Right Figure Martin Sellner Silenced in Switzerland  Oneindia

My hammock was my window on to the valley: a new type of walking trail in the Swiss Alps - The GuardianMy hammock was my window on to the valley: a new type of walking trail in the Swiss Alps  The Guardian

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Ethiopia, Switzerland Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation - MSNEthiopia, Switzerland Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation  MSN

Five skiers found dead and one missing in Swiss Alps - BBC.comFive skiers found dead and one missing in Swiss Alps  BBC.com

Switzerland opens first criminal probe over Russia sanctions 'violations' - Financial TimesSwitzerland opens first criminal probe over Russia sanctions 'violations'  Financial Times

Li Qiang Arrives in Zurich and Pays an Official Visit to Switzerland - ?????Li Qiang Arrives in Zurich and Pays an Official Visit to Switzerland  ?????

Switzerland calls up Sierro, Kutesa for first time for Euro 2024 warmup games - SportstarSwitzerland calls up Sierro, Kutesa for first time for Euro 2024 warmup games  Sportstar

‘Tiger Back In Den’! US Buys 22 F-5 Fighter Jets From Switzerland; Gets Delivery Of 1st ‘Tiger’ Aircraft - EurAsian Times‘Tiger Back In Den’! US Buys 22 F-5 Fighter Jets From Switzerland; Gets Delivery Of 1st ‘Tiger’ Aircraft  EurAsian Times

Montreux Switzerland Festival 2024: Entries close on 31 March | Advertising - Campaign IndiaMontreux Switzerland Festival 2024: Entries close on 31 March | Advertising  Campaign India

Riccarda Kenklies Joins Microsoft Switzerland as PR & Communications Manager - Microsoft Switzerland News Center - MicrosoftRiccarda Kenklies Joins Microsoft Switzerland as PR & Communications Manager - Microsoft Switzerland News Center  Microsoft

Swiss Watchdog Needs Power to Cut Bank Bonuses, Ex-CEO Angehrn Says - BloombergSwiss Watchdog Needs Power to Cut Bank Bonuses, Ex-CEO Angehrn Says  Bloomberg

Venturelab: Programs for Startups & Entrepreneurs in Switzerland - VenturelabVenturelab: Programs for Startups & Entrepreneurs in Switzerland  Venturelab

India strikes free trade deal with countries including Switzerland - Financial TimesIndia strikes free trade deal with countries including Switzerland  Financial Times

Switzerland tops global table for patents per capita - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishSwitzerland tops global table for patents per capita - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

India's $100 bn trade pact with EFTA has a lot for Indians wanting to work in Europe - The Economic TimesIndia's $100 bn trade pact with EFTA has a lot for Indians wanting to work in Europe  The Economic Times

EU-Switzerland Bilateral Relations: Negotiation Mandate and Opportunities - EU Law LiveEU-Switzerland Bilateral Relations: Negotiation Mandate and Opportunities  EU Law Live

Li Qiang Holds Talks with President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd - ?????Li Qiang Holds Talks with President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd  ?????

ERC grants – launch of negotiations between the EU and Switzerland | ERC - European Research CouncilERC grants – launch of negotiations between the EU and Switzerland | ERC  European Research Council

Miami's mayor pitches his city as wealth-friendly 'American Switzerland' - Financial TimesMiami's mayor pitches his city as wealth-friendly 'American Switzerland'  Financial Times

Li Qiang Has a Tea Chat with President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd - ?????Li Qiang Has a Tea Chat with President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd  ?????

Switzerland Planning To Retire F-5s In 2027 - Aviation WeekSwitzerland Planning To Retire F-5s In 2027  Aviation Week

Switzerland's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing - Documents - Financial Action Task Force (FATF)Switzerland's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing  Documents - Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Salary gap between men and women narrows in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishSalary gap between men and women narrows in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

Switzerland condemns deterioration in human rights in Iran - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishSwitzerland condemns deterioration in human rights in Iran - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

Switzerland's Gut-Behrami wins overall and GS World Cup globes - ReutersSwitzerland's Gut-Behrami wins overall and GS World Cup globes  Reuters

Putin suffers election disaster – in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishPutin suffers election disaster – in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

EU and Switzerland begin negotiations to expand relations - EunewsEU and Switzerland begin negotiations to expand relations  Eunews

Indian Railways targets Switzerland-like efficiency, gets ready to learn Swiss railway's tricks of trade - The Economic TimesIndian Railways targets Switzerland-like efficiency, gets ready to learn Swiss railway's tricks of trade  The Economic Times

After Credit Suisse, Fortress Switzerland Still Has Gaps to Close - BloombergAfter Credit Suisse, Fortress Switzerland Still Has Gaps to Close  Bloomberg

Now decides next. Are Swiss companies ready for generative AI? - DeloitteNow decides next. Are Swiss companies ready for generative AI?  Deloitte

Switzerland begins delivery of decommissioned F-5 Tigers to United States - AeroTimeSwitzerland begins delivery of decommissioned F-5 Tigers to United States  AeroTime

Child pensions set to be abolished – in Switzerland and abroad - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishChild pensions set to be abolished – in Switzerland and abroad - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

The EU and Switzerland make a new attempt • Table.Media - Table.MediaThe EU and Switzerland make a new attempt • Table.Media  Table.Media

Azerbaijan, Switzerland discuss COP29 preparations - AzerNews.AzAzerbaijan, Switzerland discuss COP29 preparations  AzerNews.Az

Switzerland on a budget? Yes, it is possible - here's how - EuronewsSwitzerland on a budget? Yes, it is possible - here's how  Euronews

India-EFTA trade deal: $100 billion investment and creation of 1 million jobs is legally binding, says Switzer - CNBCTV18India-EFTA trade deal: $100 billion investment and creation of 1 million jobs is legally binding, says Switzer  CNBCTV18

Switzerland | Mondelez International, Inc. - Mondelez InternationalSwitzerland | Mondelez International, Inc.  Mondelez International

China Offers Visa-Free Entry to 6 European Counties Including Switzerland - China BriefingChina Offers Visa-Free Entry to 6 European Counties Including Switzerland  China Briefing

UBS Asia Job Cuts Show What Switzerland Faces - finews.comUBS Asia Job Cuts Show What Switzerland Faces  finews.com

India signed $100 billion EFTA agreement with Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland! - Y-Axis Solutions Private LimitedIndia signed $100 billion EFTA agreement with Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland!  Y-Axis Solutions Private Limited

EFTA deal and the Swiss challenge - BusinessLineEFTA deal and the Swiss challenge  BusinessLine

Switzerland emerges as best country for rich Indians to build multi-generational wealth - Business StandardSwitzerland emerges as best country for rich Indians to build multi-generational wealth  Business Standard

Swiss vote to give themselves a bigger pension - BBC.comSwiss vote to give themselves a bigger pension  BBC.com

First lot of visa-free passengers from Switzerland enter China - XinhuaFirst lot of visa-free passengers from Switzerland enter China  Xinhua

CHF 45 million investment in Switzerland: ABB opens new multipurpose building - ABBCHF 45 million investment in Switzerland: ABB opens new multipurpose building  ABB

Switzerland Shows No Signs of Changing the SNB After Jordan's Long Reign - BloombergSwitzerland Shows No Signs of Changing the SNB After Jordan's Long Reign  Bloomberg

Switzerland offers one of the best salaries in the world, says Ashish Verma of Restaurant Brands International | Mint - MintSwitzerland offers one of the best salaries in the world, says Ashish Verma of Restaurant Brands International | Mint  Mint

Switzerland votes to boost pension payments but not to raise the retirement age - Le MondeSwitzerland votes to boost pension payments but not to raise the retirement age  Le Monde

China considers participating in "peace summit" in Switzerland - Ukrainska PravdaChina considers participating in "peace summit" in Switzerland  Ukrainska Pravda

Alpine skiing-Switzerland’s Gut-Behrami wins overall and GS World Cup globes - ThePrintAlpine skiing-Switzerland’s Gut-Behrami wins overall and GS World Cup globes  ThePrint

7 picture-perfect proposal spots in Switzerland! - The Times of India7 picture-perfect proposal spots in Switzerland!  The Times of India

Switzerland to try Syria’s Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes - Al Jazeera EnglishSwitzerland to try Syria’s Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes  Al Jazeera English

Alpine skiing-Switzerland’s Odermatt narrowly misses giant slalom sweep - ThePrintAlpine skiing-Switzerland’s Odermatt narrowly misses giant slalom sweep  ThePrint

India-Switzerland relations an example in today's era of war: Ambassador Ralf Heckner - The HinduIndia-Switzerland relations an example in today's era of war: Ambassador Ralf Heckner  The Hindu

IAEA Concludes International Physical Protection Advisory Follow-Up Mission in Switzerland | IAEA - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Concludes International Physical Protection Advisory Follow-Up Mission in Switzerland | IAEA  International Atomic Energy Agency

Switzerland calls on UN to explore possibility of solar geoengineering - The GuardianSwitzerland calls on UN to explore possibility of solar geoengineering  The Guardian

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Switzerland - NATO HQChair of the NATO Military Committee visits Switzerland  NATO HQ

U.S. News Unveils 2023 Best Countries Rankings | Best Countries | U.S. News - U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News Unveils 2023 Best Countries Rankings | Best Countries | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

Switzerland doubtful Russia will join start of Ukraine peace summit - ReutersSwitzerland doubtful Russia will join start of Ukraine peace summit  Reuters

Prominent European far-right figure prevented from speaking at an event in Switzerland - ABC NewsProminent European far-right figure prevented from speaking at an event in Switzerland  ABC News

Israel president hit with criminal complaint in Switzerland: prosecutors - The HinduIsrael president hit with criminal complaint in Switzerland: prosecutors  The Hindu

Skyliners Junior Clinches Bronze in Switzerland - US Figure Skating Fan ZoneSkyliners Junior Clinches Bronze in Switzerland  US Figure Skating Fan Zone

TE Connectivity announces intent to change place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland - PR NewswireTE Connectivity announces intent to change place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland  PR Newswire

Deloitte Switzerland grows revenue by nine per cent and increases focus on sustainability - DeloitteDeloitte Switzerland grows revenue by nine per cent and increases focus on sustainability  Deloitte

Magical places to visit in Switzerland this winter - The Times of IndiaMagical places to visit in Switzerland this winter  The Times of India

Switzerland takes a step towards ending corporate secrecy: Will it be… - Transparency InternationalSwitzerland takes a step towards ending corporate secrecy: Will it be…  Transparency International

Switzerland and Norway could invest $100 billion in India - EuronewsSwitzerland and Norway could invest $100 billion in India  Euronews

Switzerland only country to celebrate 75 years of friendship with India: Swiss envoy - The Times of IndiaSwitzerland only country to celebrate 75 years of friendship with India: Swiss envoy  The Times of India

Switzerland proposes an UN expert group on solar geoengineering - Climate Home NewsSwitzerland proposes an UN expert group on solar geoengineering  Climate Home News

UBS's rescue of Credit Suisse creates new risks for Switzerland, OECD says - Yahoo FinanceUBS's rescue of Credit Suisse creates new risks for Switzerland, OECD says  Yahoo Finance

‘Criminal complaints’ filed against Israeli President Herzog in Switzerland - Al Jazeera English‘Criminal complaints’ filed against Israeli President Herzog in Switzerland  Al Jazeera English

Switzerland: Europe's critical vulnerability | Brookings - Brookings InstitutionSwitzerland: Europe's critical vulnerability | Brookings  Brookings Institution

Watches of Switzerland Group (OTC:WOSGF) Trading 0.4% Higher - Defense WorldWatches of Switzerland Group (OTC:WOSGF) Trading 0.4% Higher  Defense World

Switzerland, Thailand conclude first Article 6.2 deal in landmark move for carbon markets - S&P GlobalSwitzerland, Thailand conclude first Article 6.2 deal in landmark move for carbon markets  S&P Global

Switzerland signs free trade deal with India - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishSwitzerland signs free trade deal with India - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

Swiss expertise for Indian Railways! Collaboration with Switzerland firms for tunnelling works on Rishike - The Times of IndiaSwiss expertise for Indian Railways! Collaboration with Switzerland firms for tunnelling works on Rishike  The Times of India

Secretary General on official visit to Switzerland - Council of EuropeSecretary General on official visit to Switzerland  Council of Europe

Six people go missing during ski tour near Matterhorn in Switzerland - The GuardianSix people go missing during ski tour near Matterhorn in Switzerland  The Guardian

Switzerland and the EU: cooperation and negotiation - admin.chSwitzerland and the EU: cooperation and negotiation  admin.ch

Switzerland/Gambia: Jammeh-Era Crimes on Trial - Human Rights WatchSwitzerland/Gambia: Jammeh-Era Crimes on Trial  Human Rights Watch

Switzerland reaffirms its support to the Trust Fund for Victims through voluntary contribution - the International Criminal CourtSwitzerland reaffirms its support to the Trust Fund for Victims through voluntary contribution  the International Criminal Court

Switzerland make perfect start to Women's World Curling Championships - Eurosport COMSwitzerland make perfect start to Women's World Curling Championships  Eurosport COM

Why double surnames are stirring controversy in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishWhy double surnames are stirring controversy in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

Helicopters search for skier in Switzerland as five others found dead - ReutersHelicopters search for skier in Switzerland as five others found dead  Reuters

Swiss energy minister advocates for more renewable electricity production - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishSwiss energy minister advocates for more renewable electricity production - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

Antisemitism in Switzerland boosted by Hamas-Israel conflict, study shows - ReutersAntisemitism in Switzerland boosted by Hamas-Israel conflict, study shows  Reuters

Switzerland, an unsuspected hub for international cocaine trafficking - SWI swissinfo.ch - SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishSwitzerland, an unsuspected hub for international cocaine trafficking - SWI swissinfo.ch  SWI swissinfo.ch in English

Profit Margins On Roger Federer's 'On' Shoes Causes Stir In Switzerland - NDTVProfit Margins On Roger Federer's 'On' Shoes Causes Stir In Switzerland  NDTV

Miami mayor sees an ‘American Switzerland’ playground for the ultrawealthy - FortuneMiami mayor sees an ‘American Switzerland’ playground for the ultrawealthy  Fortune

Most beautiful fairy-tale towns to visit in Switzerland - The Times of IndiaMost beautiful fairy-tale towns to visit in Switzerland  The Times of India

EPAM Named as a Top IT Sourcing Vendor in Switzerland - EPAMEPAM Named as a Top IT Sourcing Vendor in Switzerland  EPAM

Azerbaijan, Switzerland discuss COP29 preparations - AZERTAC - AZERTAC NewsAzerbaijan, Switzerland discuss COP29 preparations - AZERTAC  AZERTAC News

Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires? - CNBCWhy is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?  CNBC

New Managing Director Germany & Switzerland - Allianz.comNew Managing Director Germany & Switzerland  Allianz.com