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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Govt bets on more investments from Switzerland post withdrawl of 'most favoured nation' status - CNBC TV18Govt bets on more investments from Switzerland post withdrawl of 'most favoured nation' status  CNBC TV18

World's Largest Passengers Train Runs In Switzerland 1,910-meter long, Around 100 Coaches, Know Everything - Jagran EnglishWorld's Largest Passengers Train Runs In Switzerland 1,910-meter long, Around 100 Coaches, Know Everything  Jagran English

One in 10 struggling financially in Switzerland: officials - The Daily StarOne in 10 struggling financially in Switzerland: officials  The Daily Star

How Germany, Spain, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Moldova, Greece, Cyprus, and Monaco Are Boosting Europe Tourism Industry with Multi Destination Travel - Travel And Tour WorldHow Germany, Spain, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Moldova, Greece, Cyprus, and Monaco Are Boosting Europe Tourism Industry with Multi Destination Travel  Travel And Tour World

Finland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Ukraine, Spain, Turkey, Norway, UK, France And Switzerland Power A New Era Of Seamless Travel With A Thirteen thousand seven hundred-Mile Ultra-Fast Train Network - Travel And Tour WorldFinland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Ukraine, Spain, Turkey, Norway, UK, France And Switzerland Power A New Era Of Seamless Travel With A Thirteen thousand seven hundred-Mile Ultra-Fast Train Network  Travel And Tour World

From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers - The GuardianFrom sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers  The Guardian

Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost? - BBCSwitzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?  BBC

US blacklists Switzerland for "unfair trade" - SWI swissinfo.chUS blacklists Switzerland for "unfair trade"  SWI swissinfo.ch

In Switzerland, sledding is not for the faint of heart - CNNIn Switzerland, sledding is not for the faint of heart  CNN

Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas - ReutersSwitzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas  Reuters

NEWS: Switzerland urged against weakening beneficial ownership register - AML IntelligenceNEWS: Switzerland urged against weakening beneficial ownership register  AML Intelligence

Switzerland reports rise in frozen Russian assets - TradingViewSwitzerland reports rise in frozen Russian assets  TradingView

Switzerland Data Center Green Draws Swiss Life, KKR Interest - Bloomberg.comSwitzerland Data Center Green Draws Swiss Life, KKR Interest  Bloomberg.com

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Australia, and European Union Tourists to Face New UK ETA Requirement in 2025: How Travel Plans Will Change - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Australia, and European Union Tourists to Face New UK ETA Requirement in 2025: How Travel Plans Will Change  Travel And Tour World

Switzerland's SHL Medical debuts $220M autoinjector plant in South Carolina - Fierce PharmaSwitzerland's SHL Medical debuts $220M autoinjector plant in South Carolina  Fierce Pharma

Switzerland reports rise in frozen Russian assets - ReutersSwitzerland reports rise in frozen Russian assets  Reuters

Colruyt, Coop Switzerland, Superunie form buying alliance Vasco - Yahoo FinanceColruyt, Coop Switzerland, Superunie form buying alliance Vasco  Yahoo Finance

UEFA Nations League: How Switzerland can make a statement ahead of hosting EURO 2025 - Olympics.comUEFA Nations League: How Switzerland can make a statement ahead of hosting EURO 2025  Olympics.com

Why Switzerland’s golden visa is a hit among the uber rich - FirstpostWhy Switzerland’s golden visa is a hit among the uber rich  Firstpost

When Travel Meets Art: New Switzerland Passport Is An Ode To The Country Itself - NDTVWhen Travel Meets Art: New Switzerland Passport Is An Ode To The Country Itself  NDTV

Switzerland Freezes Russian Assets Worth 7.4 Billion Francs Amid Sanctions - Odessa JournalSwitzerland Freezes Russian Assets Worth 7.4 Billion Francs Amid Sanctions  Odessa Journal

UBS and Switzerland can both emerge as champions - UBSUBS and Switzerland can both emerge as champions  UBS

NEWS: Switzerland reports rise in frozen Russian assets - AML IntelligenceNEWS: Switzerland reports rise in frozen Russian assets  AML Intelligence

Switzerland Retail Sales Ease to 3-Month Low - TradingViewSwitzerland Retail Sales Ease to 3-Month Low  TradingView

Cellnex Is Said to Kick Off €2 Billion Sale of Switzerland Unit - Bloomberg.comCellnex Is Said to Kick Off €2 Billion Sale of Switzerland Unit  Bloomberg.com

Switzerland Surpasses France to Become Europe’s Most Romantic Destination in New European Waterways Study - Travel And Tour WorldSwitzerland Surpasses France to Become Europe’s Most Romantic Destination in New European Waterways Study  Travel And Tour World

Switzerland Factory Activity Contracts Sharply, Defying Expectations - TradingViewSwitzerland Factory Activity Contracts Sharply, Defying Expectations  TradingView

Switzerland March manufacturing PMI 48.9 vs 50.5 expected - TradingViewSwitzerland March manufacturing PMI 48.9 vs 50.5 expected  TradingView

Italy, Germany, Switzerland, And Norway To Benefit From Finavia’s Direct Flights To One Hundred Sixteen Summer Travel Destinations - Travel And Tour WorldItaly, Germany, Switzerland, And Norway To Benefit From Finavia’s Direct Flights To One Hundred Sixteen Summer Travel Destinations  Travel And Tour World

France take Snowboard Cross Mixed Team title as Switzerland seize home bronze - FISFrance take Snowboard Cross Mixed Team title as Switzerland seize home bronze  FIS

Let’s Play! 2024: The esports environment in Switzerland and worldwide - DeloitteLet’s Play! 2024: The esports environment in Switzerland and worldwide  Deloitte

Germany, France, Spain, Italy, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland Tourists Are Again Rethinking to Travel to United States - Travel And Tour WorldGermany, France, Spain, Italy, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland Tourists Are Again Rethinking to Travel to United States  Travel And Tour World

Swiss Frozen Russian Asset Tally Jumps to $8.4 Billion - Bloomberg.comSwiss Frozen Russian Asset Tally Jumps to $8.4 Billion  Bloomberg.com

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

Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences? - SWI swissinfo.chDid you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?  SWI swissinfo.ch

The amount of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland has increased to $ 8.4 billion. - EADailyThe amount of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland has increased to $ 8.4 billion.  EADaily

REVEALED: The most delayed train routes in Switzerland - The Local SwitzerlandREVEALED: The most delayed train routes in Switzerland  The Local Switzerland

UBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, compliance chief says - ReutersUBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, compliance chief says  Reuters

Switzerland’s Finance Sheriff Takes on UBS and Banking Elite - MintSwitzerland’s Finance Sheriff Takes on UBS and Banking Elite  Mint

Davis Cup 2025: India tennis team drawn against Switzerland in World Group I tie - Olympics.comDavis Cup 2025: India tennis team drawn against Switzerland in World Group I tie  Olympics.com

US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland, and UK Issue Urgent Travel Advisories Against Assam, Impacting Tourism Amid Safety Concerns in India - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland, and UK Issue Urgent Travel Advisories Against Assam, Impacting Tourism Amid Safety Concerns in India  Travel And Tour World

Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday - The Local SwitzerlandToday in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday  The Local Switzerland

What It Means To Be Wealthy In Switzerland - ForbesWhat It Means To Be Wealthy In Switzerland  Forbes

UBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, compliance chief says By Reuters - Investing.comUBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, compliance chief says By Reuters  Investing.com

Switzerland named the amount of frozen Russian assets - ?? ???????-???????Switzerland named the amount of frozen Russian assets  ?? ???????-???????

Why Switzerland pays more for cancer care than Sweden - SWI swissinfo.chWhy Switzerland pays more for cancer care than Sweden  SWI swissinfo.ch

Russian assets frozen in Switzerland rise to over $8bn- Official - Punch NewspapersRussian assets frozen in Switzerland rise to over $8bn- Official  Punch Newspapers

Study In Switzerland: University Of Bern Offers Fully Funded Scholarships - NDTVStudy In Switzerland: University Of Bern Offers Fully Funded Scholarships  NDTV

WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028 - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028  World Health Organization (WHO)

Switzerland, EFTA nations to invest $100 bn in India over 15 years says Consul General of Switzerland - The Economic TimesSwitzerland, EFTA nations to invest $100 bn in India over 15 years says Consul General of Switzerland  The Economic Times

Switzerland: 65 Equity Partners backs HAS acquisition of Cerbios-Pharma - Investors in HealthcareSwitzerland: 65 Equity Partners backs HAS acquisition of Cerbios-Pharma  Investors in Healthcare

Indian Railways Signs MoU with Switzerland’s DETEC to Enhance its Technological Collaboration, Track Maintenance, and Infrastructure Modernization - PIBIndian Railways Signs MoU with Switzerland’s DETEC to Enhance its Technological Collaboration, Track Maintenance, and Infrastructure Modernization  PIB

WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028 - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028  World Health Organization (WHO)

MFN clause freeze won’t hit investments in India: Switzerland - The HinduMFN clause freeze won’t hit investments in India: Switzerland  The Hindu

India no longer the most favoured nation for Switzerland; here's why’ - Fortune IndiaIndia no longer the most favoured nation for Switzerland; here's why’  Fortune India

Singota Solutions Opens New Facility in Balerna, Switzerland - Contract PharmaSingota Solutions Opens New Facility in Balerna, Switzerland  Contract Pharma

This Country Just Dethroned France as Europe's Most Romantic Destination - Travel + LeisureThis Country Just Dethroned France as Europe's Most Romantic Destination  Travel + Leisure

5th CISM Military World Winter Games wraps up in Switzerland - China Military Online5th CISM Military World Winter Games wraps up in Switzerland  China Military Online

Framatome to upgrade control systems at Switzerland’s Leibstadt nuclear power plant - energynews.proFramatome to upgrade control systems at Switzerland’s Leibstadt nuclear power plant  energynews.pro

Deutsche Bank Switzerland announces new CEO - CitywireDeutsche Bank Switzerland announces new CEO  Citywire

Switzerland - General DebateSwitzerland  General Debate

Switzerland withdraws MFN status from India - The HinduSwitzerland withdraws MFN status from India  The Hindu

Kuhn clinches aerials ski World Championships, Curran top 10 in Switzerland - TownLift Park CityKuhn clinches aerials ski World Championships, Curran top 10 in Switzerland  TownLift Park City

UBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, compliance chief says - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewUBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, compliance chief says  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Student wears lehenga to graduation ceremony in Switzerland: 'My classmates loved it' - Hindustan TimesStudent wears lehenga to graduation ceremony in Switzerland: 'My classmates loved it'  Hindustan Times

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi living in Belgium, plans to move to Switzerland for treatment: Report - Hindustan TimesFugitive businessman Mehul Choksi living in Belgium, plans to move to Switzerland for treatment: Report  Hindustan Times

Sunrise Introduces Nothing Phone (3a) Series to Switzerland - The Fast ModeSunrise Introduces Nothing Phone (3a) Series to Switzerland  The Fast Mode

Switzerland Revokes India's 'Most Favoured Nation' Status Over Nestle Verdict - NDTVSwitzerland Revokes India's 'Most Favoured Nation' Status Over Nestle Verdict  NDTV

J&K Takes Inspiration from Switzerland, Germany for MSME Growth: LG Sinha - KNS NewsJ&K Takes Inspiration from Switzerland, Germany for MSME Growth: LG Sinha  KNS News

Switzerland cancels 'most favoured nation' status to India over Nestle ruling - India TodaySwitzerland cancels 'most favoured nation' status to India over Nestle ruling  India Today

Navigating The 2025 Medtech Regulatory Landscape In Switzerland And The U.K. - Med Device OnlineNavigating The 2025 Medtech Regulatory Landscape In Switzerland And The U.K.  Med Device Online

Switzerland suspends MFN: What is the clause and its meaning for India? - Business StandardSwitzerland suspends MFN: What is the clause and its meaning for India?  Business Standard

Report of the WHO consultation on asymptomatic tuberculosis, Geneva, Switzerland, 14-15 October 2024 - World Health Organization (WHO)Report of the WHO consultation on asymptomatic tuberculosis, Geneva, Switzerland, 14-15 October 2024  World Health Organization (WHO)

Wealthy Americans seek refuge from Donald Trump in Swiss banks - Financial TimesWealthy Americans seek refuge from Donald Trump in Swiss banks  Financial Times

Switzerland suspends most favoured nation status to India, cites Nestle verdict - Times of IndiaSwitzerland suspends most favoured nation status to India, cites Nestle verdict  Times of India

More Russian assets frozen in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.chMore Russian assets frozen in Switzerland  SWI swissinfo.ch

GIRLBAND! pulled over at gunpoint in Switzerland, with police thinking they'd been victim of human trafficking - NMEGIRLBAND! pulled over at gunpoint in Switzerland, with police thinking they'd been victim of human trafficking  NME

Switzerland revokes MFN status to India over SC Nestle order - Times of IndiaSwitzerland revokes MFN status to India over SC Nestle order  Times of India

Swiss minister stresses country's contribution to US to avoid Trump tariffs - ReutersSwiss minister stresses country's contribution to US to avoid Trump tariffs  Reuters

???? Eurovision 2025: Red Sebastian Films His Eurovision Postcard in Switzerland - Eurovoix???? Eurovision 2025: Red Sebastian Films His Eurovision Postcard in Switzerland  Eurovoix

Switzerland’s COSC To Upgrade Chronometer Certification Standards - HodinkeeSwitzerland’s COSC To Upgrade Chronometer Certification Standards  Hodinkee

Germany sweat, but finally break Switzerland to seal main round spot - IHFGermany sweat, but finally break Switzerland to seal main round spot  IHF

Swiss bliss: Venturelab on startup success in Switzerland - BioXconomySwiss bliss: Venturelab on startup success in Switzerland  BioXconomy

Reflecting on national culture and its impact on nuclear safety culture in Switzerland - Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)Reflecting on national culture and its impact on nuclear safety culture in Switzerland  Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

Nestlé judgment fallout: Switzerland suspends Most-Favoured-Nation clause in tax avoidance pact with India, could impact $100 billion investment plan - The Indian ExpressNestlé judgment fallout: Switzerland suspends Most-Favoured-Nation clause in tax avoidance pact with India, could impact $100 billion investment plan  The Indian Express

Switzerland’s New Passport Is So Stunning, It Belongs in a Museum - Yanko DesignSwitzerland’s New Passport Is So Stunning, It Belongs in a Museum  Yanko Design

Switzerland withdraws India's 'most favoured nation' status: 2 key impacts - India TodaySwitzerland withdraws India's 'most favoured nation' status: 2 key impacts  India Today

Swiss ‘burqa ban’ comes into effect: Why did the country ban face coverings - The Indian ExpressSwiss ‘burqa ban’ comes into effect: Why did the country ban face coverings  The Indian Express

India, Switzerland and a thorny tax fix - Deccan HeraldIndia, Switzerland and a thorny tax fix  Deccan Herald

Does Healthcare Deliver? Results from the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS): Switzerland - OECDDoes Healthcare Deliver? Results from the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS): Switzerland  OECD

Switzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win - The GuardianSwitzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win  The Guardian

Switzerland Suspends MFN Status to India - Drishti IASSwitzerland Suspends MFN Status to India  Drishti IAS

‘They’re like Switzerland’: Brands walk tightrope between authenticity and political backlash - Digiday‘They’re like Switzerland’: Brands walk tightrope between authenticity and political backlash  Digiday

India-Switzerland economic ties set to strengthen with new investment pact; no impact of MFN suspension on Indian companies: Top Swiss official - The TribuneIndia-Switzerland economic ties set to strengthen with new investment pact; no impact of MFN suspension on Indian companies: Top Swiss official  The Tribune

Switzerland announces a new contribution to UNESCO's Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists - UNESCOSwitzerland announces a new contribution to UNESCO's Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists  UNESCO

Why did Switzerland once drop thousands of chicken heads in its forest? - Times of IndiaWhy did Switzerland once drop thousands of chicken heads in its forest?  Times of India

Americans at World Cup Final in Basel, Switzerland - Dressage-NewsAmericans at World Cup Final in Basel, Switzerland  Dressage-News

Switzerland’s luxury underground homes - SWI swissinfo.chSwitzerland’s luxury underground homes  SWI swissinfo.ch

Russian assets frozen in Switzerland now over $8bn - Daily Post NigeriaRussian assets frozen in Switzerland now over $8bn  Daily Post Nigeria

Deloitte Switzerland Impact Report 2024 - DeloitteDeloitte Switzerland Impact Report 2024  Deloitte