NewsSkip to main contentSwiss federal authoritiesSubscribe to news Language dropdown English selectedDEFRITENRM The Federal Council The portal of the Swiss government The portal of the Swiss government The Federal Council  The portal of the Swiss government Search Search Media Services Contact Subscribe to news News Hide filters OrganizationAll organizations TopicsAll topics CategoriesAll Categories Starting date Finishing date 17 Aug 2025 17 Aug 2026 Reset filters 1065Results Sort search resultsSort resultsSort by date (Descending)Sort by date (Increasing) Show results as a listShow results as a grid 15 August 2026 Switzerland contributes to protection of Ukraine's Pechersk Lavra cave monastery On 15 August 2026, Switzerland will take part in the celebrations marking the 975th anniversary of Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery complex through the Federal Council delegate for Ukraine, Jacques Gerber. To mark the anniversary, Switzerland is announcing a contribution of CHF 600,000 to prepare for the cave monastery's restoration following damage sustained in a Russian air strike in June 2026 – and to protect it from further damage. More about «Switzerland contributes to protection of Ukraine's Pechersk Lavra cave monastery» 14 August 2026 Sanctions: Ordinance on Measures Against Certain Individuals, Groups, Companies, and Organisations Associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaïda The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The SESAM database has been updated accordingly. On 4 March 2016 the Federal Council has adopted the Ordinance on the automatic application of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists. Hence, the amendments of the UN Security Council’s sanctions lists enter into force in Switzerland without delay. More about «Sanctions: Ordinance on Measures Against Certain Individuals, Groups, Companies, and Organisations Associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaïda» 14 August 2026 Hand-over of keys to Agroscope’s new laboratory building in Posieux: a milestone for the national research campus On Friday 14 August 2026 the canton of Fribourg officially handed over the keys to Agroscope’s new laboratory building in Posieux to the Swiss Confederation. The ceremony was attended by President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin and delegations from the Fribourg State Council and the Agroscope executive board as well as the Federal Offices for Agriculture (FOAG) and Buildings and Logistics (FOBL). Thus the centrepiece of Agroscope’s new site strategy is now ready for use. More about «Hand-over of keys to Agroscope’s new laboratory building in Posieux: a milestone for the national research campus» 14 August 2026 Swiss F-35A on track: First components will be manufactured in Italy Production of the Swiss F-35A is proceeding as planned: The first fuselage section was assembled with the first wing in Cameri, Italy. Cameri is home to the only F-35 final assembly line in Europe and is part of the international production network. The first F-35A from Cameri is to be transferred directly to Switzerland in mid-2028. More about «Swiss F-35A on track: First components will be manufactured in Italy» 14 August 2026 Risk analysis on money laundering and legal entities published The Interdepartmental Coordinating Group on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism (CGMF) has published its risk analysis on money laundering and legal entities. The National Risk Assessment (NRA): Legal Entities and Legal Arrangements shows that foreign legal entities and complex legal structures, in particular, pose an increased risk of money laundering. The Federal Council was informed about these findings at its meeting on 12 August 2026. More about «Risk analysis on money laundering and legal entities published» 14 August 2026 GDP flash for the second quarter of 2026: Strong growth in the Swiss economy According to the early estimate of Switzerland's quarterly real GDP approximately 45 days after the quarter end ('GDP flash'), the Swiss economy is estimated to have grown by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026 [1].The industrial sector made the largest contribution to growth, which was driven in particular by the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The services sector also grew as a whole.Note: The flash estimate is based on early information available on the production components of GDP. Estimates are used where values are not yet available. The result may therefore change after the complete and updated source data become available. The regular release of quarterly GDP figures, including details on production, expenditure and income as well as updated calculations for the previous quarters, will be published on 3 September 2026.[1] Adjusted for seasonal/calendar effects and sporting events Growth relative to the previous quarter. More about «GDP flash for the second quarter of 2026: Strong growth in the Swiss economy» 13 August 2026 What a dry meteorite tells us about water on Mars Detecting water where none remains today: neutron and X-ray tomography make it possible. In an international study conducted with the participation of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, researchers have brought to light macroscopic hydrogen-rich regions inside a Martian meteorite. The findings provide evidence for early water–rock interactions on Mars. More about «What a dry meteorite tells us about water on Mars» 13 August 2026 New notification of cessation of the investigation (aviation) of the STSB available A new notification of cessation of the investigation (aviation) is available on the website of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB). More about «New notification of cessation of the investigation (aviation) of the STSB available» 13 August 2026 Producer and Import Price Index fell in July by 0.1% The Producer and Import Price Index fell in July 2026 by 0.1% compared with the previous month, to 99.6 points (December 2025 = 100). In particular, petroleum and natural gas, as well as petroleum products, saw falling prices. Compared with July 2025, the price level of the whole range of domestic and imported products fell by 2.1%. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). More about «Producer and Import Price Index fell in July by 0.1%» 13 August 2026 Swissmedic hospital inspections 2025: supervision having an effect, but action still needed In 2025, Swissmedic carried out 28 inspections of reprocessing, maintenance and vigilance activities for medical devices at 26 Swiss hospitals and two service providers. The results of the inspections show that there is still a considerable need for action to ensure fulfilment of legal requirements. At the same time, Swissmedic’s market surveillance activities are having a positive impact in terms of the signal they send and their steering effect. Several hospitals recognised the need for improvement at an early stage and have planned or already initiated actions to improve device safety of their own volition. More about «Swissmedic hospital inspections 2025: supervision having an effect, but action still needed» 13 August 2026 Improving laser cutting with acoustics: The self-guiding laser Laser cutting of metals is a powerful and flexible process. However, depending on the material’s thickness and properties, adjusting the cutting machines can be a time-consuming process. Researchers at Empa, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), and the machine manufacturer Bystronic developed a method in an Innosuisse project that allows the laser to assess the cut quality itself using cameras and microphones and, if necessary, adjust it immediately. More about «Improving laser cutting with acoustics: The self-guiding laser» 12 August 2026 Federal Council sets out strategic direction for the Geneva AI Summit 2027 and appoints Fabiola Gianotti as Delegate At its meeting on 12 August, the Federal Council set out the strategic direction and project organisation for the Geneva AI Summit 2027. It appointed Fabiola Gianotti as its Delegate. The former Director-General of CERN is tasked with implementing the defined objectives. 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