U.S. Embassy Bern Welcomes Pollinators
Eleven years ago, the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing…
Vacancy Announcement: Housing Clerk
The U.S. Mission in Bern, Switzerland is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Housing Clerk. U.S. Mission: Bern, Switzerland Announcement Number: Bern-2018-08 Position Title: Housing…
Independence Day Celebration 2018
On June 27, Embassy Bern hosted its annual Independence Day celebration, commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which created…
Ambassador McMullen’s Remarks at the 2018 Independence Day Celebration
Ambassador McMullen’s Remarks for Independence Day Celebration June 27, 2018 Representatives of the Swiss federal administration, Representatives of the Liechtenstein government, Representatives of the…
Arts Envoy Musician and Spokesperson Gaelynn Lea Wowed Swiss Audiences
The U.S. Embassy Bern was happy to host the American violinist Gaelynn Lea from June 12 until June 21, 2018. She visited Switzerland as part…
U.S. Fulbright Specialist Collaborates with Swiss on Migrants’ Health
Clinical psychologist and Fulbright Specialist Adam Brown is collaborating with the Emergency Department at the University Hospital in Bern to detect and treat mental health…
Ambassador McMullen Addresses Miami Beach Delegation Visiting Art Basel
For the opening of Art Basel 2018, Ambassaor McMullen gave a welcome address at a reception for representatives from Miami Beach at the City Hall…
Ambassador McMullen Hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in Switzerland
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Switzerland June 6 to June 8, 2018 to take a closer look at its education system, learn about…
Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal Mandelker’s Spe
Under Secretary Sigal Mandelker Speech before the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies June 5, 2018 Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak today,…
Americans in Switzerland: Dr. Arlie R. Hochschild, Professor of Sociology, Receives Honorary Degree
Dr. Arlie R. Hochschild has visited Switzerland many times for tourism, to speak in expert panels at the World Economic Forum, and most recently, to…
U.S. Policy: Free, Fair, and Reciprocal Trade
To better understand the U.S. government’s position on trade, you need to look at the numbers. The following graphic provides an overview and comparison of…
Ambassador McMullen Attends 10 Years Disney Research in Switzerland
On June 1, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. attended the celebration of ten years of Disney research in Zurich, Switzerland. At the celebration, examples of the…
Ambassador McMullen, Jr. Celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Swiss Fulbright Alumni
On May 31, 2018, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. welcomed Fulbright alumni to celebrate the Swiss Fulbright Alumni Association’s 10th anniversary at the official residence…
LGBTI Pride Month
Press Statement by Secretary of State Pompeo Washington, DC June 1, 2018 The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and…
State Department Releases International Religious Freedom Report for 2017
On May 29, 2018 the U.S. Department of State released the International Religious Freedom Annual Report 2017 , which provides details on the status of…
U.S. Fulbrighters in Switzerland Visit U.S. Embassy in Bern
The Embassy hosted U.S. Fulbright scholars in Bern last week. The Americans are wrapping up their year of research in Switzerland as part of the…
U.S. Embassy Honors the Passing of Former U.S. Ambassador Whittlesey with Flag Ceremony
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. and the U.S. Embassy staff honored former U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland Faith Whittlesey with a flag ceremony in front of…
Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath Welcomes Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and his business development delegation were welcomed by Chargé d’Affairs Tara Erath at the official residence in Bern to meet…
