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Naysayers Were Right: There Was No COVID Pandemic in Switzerland

Fresh data released by the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics destroys the COVID narrative that a pandemic ripped through Switzerland.

How Switzerland may fast-track naturalization for expats

Switzerland is a country of expats, but not because they don't want that coveted red passport.

Rainer Skierka: I Would Not Rule Out a Black Swan

19 February 2024

In an interview by Finews.ch, veteran banking analyst Rainer Skierka explains his views on contagion risk for the Swiss financial sector in light of the CRE turmoil in the USA.

Has FINMA Lost Its Way? – Opinion by Prof. Monika Roth

30 January 2024

"When all is lost, there is always a lawyer you can call," writes Nicola Lagioia in his novel "The City of the Living".

Colombian President Gustavo Petro

Colombian President Spends $100,000+ for 4 Day Stay in Davos

19 January 2024

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stands by the decision to rent a million-franc pavilion in Davos, amidst rising political debate.

United Nations Geneva

United Nations Geneva: No Heat or Electricity.

The European headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in Geneva is closed until January 12.

The Swiss Military needs Growth and more Equipment

4 December 2023

In the Swiss military, more weapons and soldiers are needed to ensure national defense, but there is a lack of courageous politicians.

How Sovereign is Switzerland? – The Film.

26 November 2023

Released in October of 2023, this thought-provoking documentary is set within the context of the 175th anniversary of the Swiss Federal Constitution.

Hungarian PM advises Switzerland not to join the EU

23 November 2023

At the invitation of "Weltwoche", Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gave a speech in Zurich on Wednesday.

Blind, stupid – or both?

11 November 2023

In November 2023, there are still people who see the "vaccination" against Covid-19 as an act of solidarity.

OPINION: When lawful citizens have been expelled

8 November 2023

Since there was a general ban on demonstrations in the city of Basel, and the previously-authorized FdV's 'Peace, Freedom and Sovereignty' demonstration had been redirected to just across the Swiss-German border in Weil-am-Rhein, there was no reason anymore for Basel Nazi-Frei to counter-demonstrate in Basel - at least that’s what one might have thought.

OPINION: Conspiracy to commit coincidence.

30 October 2023

The permit to demonstrate was given, and then suddenly withdrawn on questionable reasoning.

A Stack of Swiss Francs

Big Pharma Paid Swiss Docs & Hospitals 218 million in 2022

15 September 2023

Until a recent media-led investigation revealed the practice, it was largely unknown to the public that a 'transparent' method of funneling money from large pharmaceutical firms to medical practices was going on.

Zurich FDP – More unemployment benefits for entrepreneurs

People who are employed in their own company and their spouses who work with them are to be better protected against unemployment in the future.

OPINION: Inside Switzerland’s ‘Diverse Military’

A conversation-provoking photo of Swiss military members practicing their Islamic faith has been circulating in Swiss media.

Russia sanctions – The final nail in the coffin for Swiss neutrality

What is Switzerland without its neutrality? Our resident political writer, Remy Delalande, explores why the nation’s neutrality is crumbling and what got us here.

Why Swiss expats are the happiest and how you can become one

20 February 2023

Lured by Switzerland's high quality of life and competitive salaries, expats are drawn to work in this idyllic alpine country despite the challenges of obtaining one of its coveted work visas.

Berger and Berset: Swiss Tales of Corruption and Stupidity

25 January 2023

Switzerland's Vaccination Commission this week said that young, healthy people do not need the Covid mRNA shots, even though it urged them to get injected.

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