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Senate Approves Foreign Investment Control Law

Swiss parliament backs new regulations to screen foreign state investments in critical sectors like military equipment and healthcare

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Senate Approves Foreign Investment Control Law

04:00 PM·military

New Military and Intelligence Leadership: Switzerland Appoints Top Security Chiefs

Major General Benedikt Roos and Serge Bavaud named as new heads of Swiss army and Federal Intelligence Service respectively, marking significant leadership transition in national security

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New Military and Intelligence Leadership: Switzerland Appoints Top Security Chiefs

08:00 AM·food security

Food Security: Switzerland Among 30 Nations Maintaining Strategic Grain Reserves

Switzerland's proactive approach to food security through grain reserves highlighted as global food security concerns rise.

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Food Security: Switzerland Among 30 Nations Maintaining Strategic Grain Reserves

12:00 PM·cybersecurity

Swiss Government Hit by Major Health Data Breach

Ransomware attack on Radix health foundation compromises federal administration data, raising national cybersecurity concerns

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Swiss Government Hit by Major Health Data Breach

12:00 PM·politics

Federal Council Launches Russian Spying Investigation

Investigation approved into alleged collaboration between Swiss Intelligence Service and Kaspersky, amid concerns of data flowing to Russian agencies

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Federal Council Launches Russian Spying Investigation

12:00 PM·space industry

Swiss Government Retains Control of Space Company Beyond Gravity

Federal Council creates legal framework to maintain state ownership of strategic space technology company Beyond Gravity, citing national security interests.

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Swiss Government Retains Control of Space Company Beyond Gravity

08:00 AM·security

Swiss Intelligence Service's Russian Company Links Raise Security Concerns

Investigation reveals Swiss Federal Intelligence Service maintained connections with multiple Russian tech companies, raising national security questions

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Swiss Intelligence Service's Russian Company Links Raise Security Concerns

12:00 PM·national security

Swiss Intelligence Service Under Investigation for Russian Data Leak

Defense Minister launches probe into alleged sensitive information disclosure by cyber division to Russian intelligence services between 2015-2020 via Kaspersky.

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Swiss Intelligence Service Under Investigation for Russian Data Leak

08:00 AM·healthcare

Swiss Hospitals Must Prepare for Potential Conflict Scenarios

Switzerland's Council of States votes to require hospitals to develop comprehensive emergency preparedness plans for conflict scenarios, reflecting growing security concerns.

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Swiss Hospitals Must Prepare for Potential Conflict Scenarios

12:00 PM·aerospace

Swiss Parliament Blocks Strategic Space Company Sale

Lawmakers prevent privatization of Beyond Gravity, preserving national control over fourth-largest European space industry player amid security concerns.

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Swiss Parliament Blocks Strategic Space Company Sale

12:00 PM·space industry

Parliament Blocks Sale of Strategic Space Company Beyond Gravity

Swiss lawmakers vote to prevent privatization of the country's fourth-largest European space industry player, citing national security interests.

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Parliament Blocks Sale of Strategic Space Company Beyond Gravity

08:00 AM·politics

Leadership Crisis: Switzerland Loses Army and Intelligence Chiefs

Simultaneous resignation of military and intelligence heads follows defense minister's departure, creating unprecedented leadership vacuum.

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Leadership Crisis: Switzerland Loses Army and Intelligence Chiefs

08:00 AM·cybersecurity

Swisscom Battles Record Cyberattacks: 200 Million Threats Monthly

Swiss telecom giant reports unprecedented level of cyberattacks, averaging 77 per second, highlighting growing national security concerns.

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Swisscom Battles Record Cyberattacks: 200 Million Threats Monthly

08:00 AM·technology

Swisscom Battles 200 Million Monthly Cyberattacks

Swiss telecommunications giant reveals unprecedented scale of cybersecurity threats, with 77 attacks per second targeting national infrastructure.

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Swisscom Battles 200 Million Monthly Cyberattacks

12:00 PM·national security

Swiss Defense Leadership Crisis: Army and Intelligence Chiefs Resign

Unprecedented simultaneous resignations of Swiss army chief Thomas Süssli and intelligence head Christian Dussey spark national security concerns and criminal investigation into information leaks.

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Swiss Defense Leadership Crisis: Army and Intelligence Chiefs Resign

12:00 PM·defense

Leadership Crisis: Swiss Army and Intelligence Chiefs Step Down

Both heads of Swiss military and intelligence services announce unexpected resignations amid growing criticism over procurement projects.

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Leadership Crisis: Swiss Army and Intelligence Chiefs Step Down

12:00 PM·defense

Swiss Army Chief Raises Alarm Over Critical Equipment Delays

Army head Thomas Süssli expresses concern about seven delayed military equipment orders, including Israeli drones, warning of impact on Switzerland's defense capabilities.

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Swiss Army Chief Raises Alarm Over Critical Equipment Delays

12:00 PM·cybersecurity

Russian Hackers Target Swiss Cities During WEF Meeting

Multiple Swiss cities and institutions face coordinated DDoS attacks, with websites in Schaffhausen, Geneva, and Sierre paralyzed during World Economic Forum.

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