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🏃♂️⏱️ Swiss precision meets NYC grit! 🇨🇭 @TAGHeuer returns as official timekeeper of the 2025 @nyrr @nycmarathon - its first time since 2016! 🗽 Nov 2: 50K+ runners, 2M spectators & iconic moments await. Running or cheering? Let us know!👇 #NYCMarathon2025 ow.ly/URoH50Wtq48
Headed to Switzerland this summer? 🇨🇭 Don’t miss Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city! Already been to Zurich? Share your favorite things to see and do or what’s on your bucket list! ✈️💬 nationalgeographic.com/travel/article…
“There can be no sustainable health without gender equality, no inclusive growth without a protected environment, and none of it without strong partnerships at all levels.” At the #HLPF2025 general debate, 🇨🇭 stressed the interdependence of all sustainable development goals.
In light of the unbearable suffering of civilians in #Gaza, #Switzerland, together with 25 partner States, calls for an end to the war. It is urgent to achieve an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the guarantee of unhindered humanitarian access.…
🌕 On this day 56 years ago, humans set foot on the Moon for the very first time. Did you know Switzerland played a role in this giant leap? 🇨🇭 🔍 Discover the country's little-known contribution to one of humanity’s greatest achievements. More info: loom.ly/PwdtOKA
Just in time for the @WEURO2025 quarter-final match between Switzerland and Spain, here are a few fun facts. #HoppSchwiiz 🇨🇭⚽️🎉
⚽ Did you know Switzerland is a true footballing nation? From 10,000 matches every weekend to the global HQs of @FIFAcom and @UEFA, football is everywhere. 📊 Dive into the infographic for more surprising facts
Gender equality is a fundamental right & a strategic priority for Switzerland. At #HLPF2025, 🇨🇭shared progress on #SDG5—from legal reforms to leadership targets. This is a crucial moment to take stock & continue to turn global commitments into concrete action. #Agenda2030
For the 8th year in a row, Switzerland leads Europe in innovation! While the Swiss innovation index dropped slightly compared to last year,🇨🇭saw growth in venture capital and the commercialization of innovations.💡📈 swisstrade.com/news/detail/ne…
Cash still holds its ground in Switzerland. While electronic payments now dominate daily purchases, the Swiss still have a strong emotional bond with coins and notes. It may come as a surprise abroad -- here's the breakdown. 🇨🇭💳🪙 swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-oddi…
Ever heard of a soft, golden brioche infused with saffron? 🇨🇭 Cuchaule, from Fribourg, is a Swiss specialty served at the Bénichon harvest festival. Shaped like a flattened ball, it’s enjoyed with butter and sweet mustard. An unexpected but tasty combo! 🍞 ℹ️:…
🤩 461,582 fans made history with us in the highest attended Women’s EURO group stage EVER. Let’s keep breaking records in the knockouts! ⚽👊 #WEURO2025 || #SummitOfEmotions
Exciting news! Four Swiss companies made @TIME's list of the world’s top 250 #cleantech firms! 🇨🇭🌱 Congratulations to @Climeworks (#2) and Planted (#5). Find out which other companies made list. s-ge.com/en/article/new…
What if AI was built not for profit, but for the public good? 🇨🇭 Switzerland is launching a multilingual, open-source language model, trained on green energy and built for transparency. A major step toward trustworthy, sovereign AI! 🔗 bit.ly/4nC58JP
Summertime is reading time and what better way to find inspiration than through the pages that captivate the people behind🇨🇭’s presence in the US? Check out the summer series by the Embassy featuring book recommendations from staff and leadership.📚swissimpactusa.com/the-embassy-bo…
The Consulate General of Switzerland in NY, together with the @SwissEmbassyUSA, had the pleasure of hosting fellows from the🇨🇭National Science Foundation (@snsf_ch) at the residence of Consul General, Ambassador Niculin Jäger. Thank you to everyone who joined! @swissnexNetwork
🇨🇭 Switzerland is through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Euro for the very first time! ✨ One goal that changed everything. One team that never gave up. 👏 Bravo, Nati. You’ve already made history! #WEURO2025 #HoppSchwiiz
🕒 #Switzerland’s biggest station clock? It’s in #Aarau, not Zurich and it’s larger than Big Ben! It’s 9 meters wide, spans 3 floors, and features the signature #SBB red hand that marks the seconds.
A hiker who fell deep into a crevasse on the Fee Glacier in canton Valais was rescued in part thanks to his loyal dog. The rescue service had a hard time locating the man until they spotted his Chihuahua perched next to the hole where he had fallen.🇨🇭🐶🏔️ cbsnews.com/news/chihuahua…
Happy Cow Appreciation Day🇨🇭🐮!Today we celebrate our four-legged friends. Without cows dotted throughout Switzerland, our beautiful landscapes wouldn’t be the same. And who can forget the memorable sound of cow bells. 🐮🇨🇭♥️ ⛰️ #CowAppreciationDay