Demonstration Alert
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (October 11, 2019) Subject: U.S. Embassy Bern – Demonstration Alert Location: Bern, Zurich, Geneva, and possibly…
Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman on Speaking Tour in Switzerland
On invitation from U.S. Embassy Bern, Jeffrey Hoffman – a former U.S. astronomist, astronaut, diplomat, and now astronautics professor at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts –…
Closure Notice for Columbus Day 2019
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Columbus Day 2019. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport…
Strengthening U.S. – Liechtenstein Relations: Ambassador Hosts Reception at Princely Winery
On October 2, 2019, U.S. Ambassador McMullen hosted a reception at the princely winery in Vaduz to celebrate the close U.S.-Liechtenstein ties. “The U.S. and…
State Secretary Daniela Stoffel and Ambassador Edward McMullen Bring U.S.-Switzerland Taxation Proto
On Friday, September 20, 2019 in Bern, the United States of America and Switzerland exchanged the instruments of ratification of the protocol of amendment to…
Joint Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) FAQ
The 2010 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, known as FATCA, created new reporting requirements for taxpayers with specified foreign assets. Visit the Joint Frequently Asked…
United States Embassy Bern – Art in Embassies Exhibition and Reception
Nearly 70 years ago, the Museum of Modern Art first envisioned a worldwide U.S. arts program. It was President John F. Kennedy who, a decade…
Opening of the William Wegman Exhibition at the Museo d’arte della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano
On Saturday, 7 September, the photo exhibition of William Wegman officially opened to the public at the Museum of Arts in Lugano. The exhibition is…
Colonel Juanita Chang to Talk About the Importance of Social Media for the U.S. Army
With support of the U.S. Embassy, Colonel Juanita Chang was one of the keynote speakers at the annual Colonel Juanita Chang on Saturday, 7 September.…
U.S. Embassy Bern Announces In-Person Advising Opportunities
U.S. Embassy Bern is proud to announce new in-person advising opportunities for students interested in study exchanges to the U.S. Our EducationUSA advisor will be…
Frederike Asael Participates in the Program “Entrepreneurship as the Engine of Prosperity and Stabil
This past spring, Frederike Asael, an entrepreneur and photographer from Switzerland, participated in the three-week IVLP program designed by the U.S. Department of State entitled…
Smart Cities Expert, Kerry O’Connor on Speaking Tour in Switzerland
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern and in collaboration with Impact Hub Bern / Smart City Bern, Kerry O’Connor, Chief Innovation Officer for…
Closure Notice for Labor Day 2019
Please note that the U.S. Embassy Bern is CLOSED on Labor Day 2019. We will be closed and there will be NO visa or passport…
Former Astronaut, Professor Jeffrey Hoffman in Switzerland from 23 to 25 September
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern and with support of the U.S. State Department, former astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman will give several presentations in…
Swiss Study Finds Swiss-U.S. Bilateral Trade Is a Win-Win Situation
A study released today by Swiss think tank Avenir Suisse found that a trade agreement between Switzerland and the U.S. would bring considerable prosperity to…
President Trump Congratulates Prince Hans Adam II on the Occasion of Liechtenstein’s National
Your Serene Highness: On behalf of the American people, I send my best wishes to the people of Liechtenstein as you celebrate, in the 300th…
Americans in Switzerland: Meet Sarah Charley
Since 2013 Sarah Charley has lived and worked in the Geneva area. Sarah is part of the CERN Press Office and manages the US CERN…
Kerry O’Connor, Chief Innovation Officer Austin, Texas in Switzerland to talk about Smart Cities
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern and in collaboration with Impact Hub Bern/ Smart City Bern, Kerry O’Connor, Chief Innovation Officer for the…
