Americans in Switzerland: Amanda Bennett Director of Ballet School Theater Basel
We visited the Ballet School Theater Basel and got an in depth look at ballet education in Switzerland. Our host was the Texas-born director of…
Ambassador McMullen Visits the Swiss Canton of Ticino
On September 7, Cerbios’ top leadership hosted Ambassador Edward T. McMullen Jr. at its facility outside of Lugano to discuss Cerbios’ business current and future…
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. Visits OC Oerlikon
On September 11, OC Oerlikon leadership welcomed Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. at its Balzers facility to discuss the company’s sizable footprint in many states…
Demonstration Alert: For Bern on Saturday September 15, 2018
Location: Bundesplatz and various other locations downtown Bern Event: The March for Life demonstration will take place in the Bundesplatz area from 15:00 to 16:15…
U.S. Embassy Supports Swiss Student Scientists through GLOBE Programming
In July, a group of five Swiss students and their teacher from Kantonsschule Olten traveled to Kilarney, Ireland for the 2018 GLOBE Learning Expedition and…
On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC September 10, 2018 Tomorrow we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks…
Americans in Switzerland: Meet Global Changemakers, Serene and Matthew
Deputy Chief of Mission Tara Feret Erath had the pleasure of meeting two American social entrepreneurs, who were in Zurich this August for the Global…
Americans in Switzerland: Jack Runs Across Switzerland for Cancer Fund
Jack Bowling, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, is running across Switzerland to benefit the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF) based…
Ambassador McMullen Visits the Swiss Canton of Valais
Ambassador Edward McMullen, Jr. delivered closing remarks at the 5th annual Swiss-U.S. Energy Innovation Days (SUEID) on August 22 in Sion. He highlighted the fact…
Secretary Pompeo Sends Congratulatory Message for Liechtenstein National Day
In honor of August 15, Liechtenstein’s National Day, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a congratulatory message to the Liechtenstein people. On behalf of…
Contracting Opportunities: Diplomatic Pouch Handling Services
The U.S. Embassy Bern is looking for contractors to provide Diplomatic Pouch Handling Services: INCOMING POUCH The contractor will handle the arrival of all diplomatic…
Americans in Switzerland: Meet U.S. Embassy Bern’s Summer Interns Allison, Daniel, and Ann Marie
U.S. Embassy Bern welcomed three American students this summer through the State Department’s internship program. Through the internships, they were able to explore potential professional…
Secretary Pompeo Sends Congratulatory Message for Swiss National Day
In honor of August 1st, Switzerland’s National Day, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a congratulatory message to the Swiss people. On behalf of…
Americans in Switzerland: U.S. Interns Do Research on Bio-Inspired Materials
Several American undergraduate students are spending the summer at the Adolphe Merkle Institute in Fribourg, Switzerland, to participate in the National Center of Competence in…
Top Tips for Americans Visiting Switzerland
Top Tips for Americans Visiting Switzerland Check your passport validity: You will be denied entry into Switzerland if your passport is expired or is expiring…
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. Visits Cilag AG, a Johnson & Johnson Family Company
Mr. Andrea Ostineli, Senior Finance Director and Chairman of the Swiss Johnson & Johnson Leadership Team, welcomed Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. at Cilag, a…
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…
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…
