Jessica Caldwell, a native Hoosier (colloquial tern for a resident of the State of Indiana) came to Switzerland in September of last year for a Master’s degree program at the Adolphe Merkle Institute in Fribourg which offers a broad array of programs with specialties in biology, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering and more. She met with ...
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18 April, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Environment, Health Issues, News, Our Ocean, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech | Tags: AmericanInSwitzerland, Earthday, Nanoplastic
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was welcomed by ABB CEO Dr. Ulrich Spiesshofer at ABB for a guided tour at the Zurich facility. Ambassador McMullen saw first hand the power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance. ABB has a very robust presence in many states in ...
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17 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, News | Tags: ABB, Ambassador McMullen
The U.S. Embassy Bern is looking for contractors to reupholster furniture at the US official residence. 100% of the work will be conducted off-site at the contractor’s facility (work room). The contractor’s work room shall be located within a 100 Kilometer radius of the U.S. Embassy Bern. The contract requires the contractor to provide all ...
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17 April, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: contracting opportunities
Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. welcomed officials from Ernst & Young, Kuehne + Nagel, Parker Poe, the Charlotte Chamber, Central Piedmont Community College, and the Swiss business community at his residence to discuss areas of interest pertaining to investment opportunities in the United States. Participants included business officials that either have investments in the United ...
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11 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, embassy, News | Tags: Investment Breakfast
The U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, is seeking qualified applicants for the Administrative Clerk in the Management Section. OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources POSITION: Management Administrative Clerk OPENING DATE: April 06, 2018 CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2018 WORK HOURS: Part-time; 26 hours/week LENGTH OF HIRE: Fixed term: not to exceed (NTE) 24 ...
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10 April, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Job Opportunity
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (April 6, 2018) Subject: Demonstration in Bern on Saturday, April 7, 2018 Location: Demonstrators are expected to gather in front of the main train station in Bern on Saturday, April 7, between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. They are also expected to march through downtown. Event: The ...
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6 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On March 19, Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was welcomed by Stadler Rail Executive Chairman Peter Spuhler and CEO Dr. Thomas Ahlburg to tour the Stadler Rail manufacturing facility in Bussnang. Mr. Spuhler and Dr. Ahlburg provided an overview on Stadler Rail’s activities in Switzerland and Salt Lake City, Utah, where Stadler Rail is establishing ...
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6 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, embassy, Events, News | Tags: Stadler Rail
The U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of the Security Escort / Administrative Clerk. OPEN TO: All sources – U.S. Citizens only POSITION: Security Escort/Administrative Clerk OPENING DATE: April 4, 2018 CLOSING DATE: April 18, 2018 WORK HOURS: WAE – When actually employed (hours vary) LENGTH OF HIRE: Definite: ...
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5 April, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Job Opportunity
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Romina Boccia of the Heritage Foundation spoke to a variety of audiences about U.S. fiscal policy, U.S. trade relations and the U.S. government debt. Her audiences were staff of the Federal Swiss Department of Finance and of the business organization EconomieSuisse. She also gave interviews to Swiss ...
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3 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Fiscal Policy, U.S. Trade Relations
On March 23, Ambassador Edward McMullen, Jr. hosted Indiana Commerce Secretary Jim Schellinger and current and prospective Swiss investors at his residence for lunch to promote investments in Indiana. Indiana is home to 38 Switzerland-based companies. Swiss affiliate companies employ approximately 11,300 Indiana workers, accounting for six percent of all Indiana jobs supported by foreign ...
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27 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Opportunities, Events, News | Tags: Indiana, Jim Schellinger, SelectUSA
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 23, 2018) Subject: Student Demonstrations in Bern and other metropolitan areas throughout Switzerland on Saturday, March 24, 2018 Location: Demonstrators will gather near the Reithalle/Schützenmatte in Bern on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. They are expected to march through downtown to the Bundesplatz area. The demonstration ...
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23 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, U.S. Youth Observer to the UN, Munira Khalif gave talks at two high schools in Bern and participated in a round table discussion with 15 young people. The topic of her talks and discussion was the importance of making education and schooling accessible to everyone, and especially ...
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22 March, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Munira Khalif, U.S. Youth Observer to the UN
In the week before Easter, Romina Boccia will be in Switzerland for several speaking engagements. Romina is a leading fiscal and economic expert and is the deputy director of the Heritage Foundation’s Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies. The Heritage Foundation is a public policy think tank based in Washington, D.C. Romina frequently advises members of Congress and ...
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22 March, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, embassy, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Heritage Foundation, Romina Boccia
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (March 16, 2018) Subject: Demonstration in Bern on Saturday, March 17, 2018 Location: Demonstrators will gather at Bundesplatz, Bern, and will march towards the U.S. Embassy located at Sulgeneckstrasse 19. Similar demonstrations may take place in other major cities throughout Switzerland. Event: The demonstration ...
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16 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, on March 14 and 15 Michael Lind will have several speaking engagements in Lausanne, Bern, Zurich and St. Gallen. Michael Lind is co-founder of the think tank New America and now Visiting Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas ...
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9 March, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Michael Lind, New America
At the U.S. Embassy’s chili cooking competition last week, Ambassador McMullen’s recipe took home the top prize in the meat and bean category. The Ambassador is a passionate cook and now he invites you into his kitchen to share with you how he makes the timeless American classic—best served with a topping of shredded cheddar ...
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7 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Events, News | Tags: Ambassador's Chili
Our history is rich with amazing stories of strong, courageous, and brilliant women. Since America’s founding, women have played an integral part in American innovation and productivity, while simultaneously raising generations of lively children and providing leadership in their local communities. Time and time again, women have demonstrated resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. America’s ...
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7 March, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, President Donald Trump | Tags: Proclamations
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland – March 2, 2018 Location: Bern Bahnhof Main Train Station Event: Bern Police are responding to a bomb threat in the vicinity of the train station. One person has been arrested and the authorities are in the process of clearing the area. Train and tram disruptions are ...
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2 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
How U.S. Tax Reform Impacts Doing Business and Investments Between the United States and Switzerland The U.S. Embassy will host a seminar followed by a luncheon on the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Trump in December 2017. Tax professionals from PwC Switzerland and K&L Gates of South Carolina as ...
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27 February, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Events, News | Tags: U.S. Tax Reform
February is Black History Month in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the significant contributions African Americans have made to the U.S. and the rest of the world. This month, Ambassador McMullen would like to highlight a few historical and cultural figures from his home state, South Carolina. In the field of Science: ...
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23 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Black History Month
Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election ...
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22 February, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Elections, US Citizens
On invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Peter Rough, fellow at the think tank Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, was in Switzerland on February 7 for a series of speaking engagements. In his talks, Rough addressed the strategic considerations of the White House in the Middle East and to what extent the current thinking ...
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13 February, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Policy, Speakers Program | Tags: Hudson Institute, Middle East, Peter Rough
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (February 2, 2018) Location: Old Town Bern, Waisenhausplatz Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2.00pm. The Swiss-Palestinian cooperation group intends to demonstrate against the U.S. Government’s decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel. Actions to Take: ...
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2 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern met with Sam Frank, who was in Switzerland for a week to visit the company he works for in the U.S., a Swiss cheese and sausage producer. On his first night in Bern he joined his employer on a catering job at a reception in honor of the arrival of U.S. Ambassador ...
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1 February, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Americans in Switzerland, Arrival Reception
By Michael Buchanan
ShareAmerica - Jan 29, 2018 Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to its alliances in a weeklong trip to Europe, where the U.S. helped launch a global effort to stop governments from using chemical weapons. Tillerson wrapped up his trip January 27 in Poland, where he laid a wreath at ...
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1 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Secretary Rex Tillerson | Tags: Europa, Secretary Tillerson, WEF2018
January 30, 2018 U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 9:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than one year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American ...
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31 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, President Donald Trump | Tags: State of the Union Address
On Thursday, January 11, the Swiss-American Chamber’s New Year’s reception in honor of Ambassador Edward T. McMullen, Jr. was attended by close to 200 executives from the Swiss business community at the Swiss Re Headquarters in Zurich. In his remarks, Ambassador McMullen highlighted the progress made in the first year of President Trump’s Administration, underscored ...
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30 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Events, News | Tags: Swiss Business Community, Swiss Re
World Economic Forum Congress Centre Davos, Switzerland January 26, 2018 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you, Klaus, very much. It’s a privilege to be here at this forum where leaders in business, science, art, diplomacy, and world affairs have gathered for many, many years to discuss how we can advance prosperity, security, and peace. I’m here today ...
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26 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, President Donald Trump, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: President Trump, WEF 2018
Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 22, 2018) Location: Switzerland and Liechtenstein Alpine Regions Event: The Swiss Weather Service and the European Avalanche Warning System report that the avalanche danger is high over widespread areas in the mountainous regions of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Some parts of the region have reached a level ...
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22 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Ambassador McMullen is proud to commemorate Martin Luther King Day, which marks Dr. King’s birthday, and highlights the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s inspiring words and actions in his fight for civil rights still resonate today. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an important figure in American history and culture. I grew up appreciating ...
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15 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Human Rights, News | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Martin Luther King, MLK
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland (January 12, 2018) Location: Bern, Geneva, Zurich, Davos, and possibly other cities in Switzerland – monitor local media for confirmed locations and times. Event: Planned and unplanned demonstrations are expected to take place in a variety of locations in the lead up to the 2018 World Economic ...
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12 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On Wednesday, January 10, more than one hundred twenty people turned out to welcome Ambassador Edward McMullen and his wife Margaret Ann to Switzerland. Ambassador and Mrs. McMullen hosted a reception at their residence for government officials, business representatives, and a variety of people from universities and cultural institutions. In his remarks, Ambassador McMullen praised ...
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12 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: Ambassador McMullen, Arrival Reception
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary January 11, 2018 President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum President Donald J. Trump today announced the Presidential Delegation that will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 23 to January 26, 2018. The Honorable Steven Mnuchin, Secretary ...
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12 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President Donald Trump, Secretary Rex Tillerson | Tags: World Economic Forum 2018
January 10, 2018, Bern – We are pleased to confirm that President Donald Trump will be attending this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos. The President welcomes the opportunity to advance his administration’s agenda with world leaders. The Embassy is looking forward to supporting the President at this year’s WEF, where he will be promoting ...
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10 January, 2018 | Topics: News, President Donald Trump, Press Releases | Tags: President Trump to attend WEF, WEF 2018
Devin Bayly came to Switzerland as a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We caught up with him to learn more about his experience here and with the program. Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, Devin is a 26-year-old junior at the University of Arizona ...
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27 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Geneva on Saturday, December 16, 2017 A planned demonstration is expected to take place in Geneva on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in response to the recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Reports suggest the demonstrators plan to meet at Hotel President ...
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14 December, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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8 December, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
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Wilbur Ross , U.S. Commerce Secretary Today, I am pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit, with this year’s theme of: Invest Here. Grow Here. Succeed Here. The SelectUSA Investment Summit will take place on June 20-22, 2018, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center near Washington. The goal is ...
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30 November, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: SelectUSA
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is annually held on December 3. The United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3 proclaimed the annual observance of this Day in 1992. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness about the situation of persons with ...
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29 November, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Equal Rights, IVLP, Persons with Disabilities
Dorai Raz came to Switzerland as a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We caught up with her to learn more about her experience here and with the program. Dorai is a senior at University of California at Berkeley, where she transferred after ...
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24 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
From 13 to 15 November on invitation by U.S. Embassy Bern and Foraus, Swiss think tank on foreign policy, Dr. Kim Holmes had a speaking tour in Switzerland. As an expert on foreign and defense policy in the U.S. government, Kim Holmes gave his view on policies under the current U.S. administration and their consequences ...
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21 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Speakers Program | Tags: Kim Holmes
Switzerland is the 12th largest trading partner of the United States and the 7th largest source of foreign direct investment. There is a nearly balanced exchange of goods and services amounting to over $100 billion annually, and Swiss companies employ almost half a million U.S. workers. With numbers like that, you might think that only ...
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17 November, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Issues, News, U.S. & Switzerland
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
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17 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On November 14th, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath had the pleasure of welcoming the American Swiss Foundation’s Young Leaders Conference during its annual visit throughout Switzerland. The American Swiss Foundation is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1945 to preserve and strengthen the historic friendship between the United States and Switzerland. The Swiss and U.S. ...
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16 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Switzerland
U.S. Embassy Bern has selected Sylke Hoehnel of SUN bioscience to attend the
Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad, India from November 28 – 30. This year’s theme is “Women First – Prosperity for All.” Hoehnel, a graduate of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), cofounded SUN bioscience in 2016 with classmate Nathalie Brandenberg. Their startup seeks to develop ...
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14 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech
November 9, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible demonstrations in Bern from November 9th to November 13th, 2017 Postings on social media are calling for demonstrations from November 9th to November 13th, 2017, in response to the Migration Summit that will be held in Bern this Sunday and Monday. The demonstrations are expected to ...
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9 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On November 8, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath welcomed Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and his delegation as part of an investment mission and in-depth study program to learn about Switzerland’s highly-successful vocational education system. In her opening remarks at the investment luncheon, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath greeted 75 guests and highlighted the robust ...
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9 November, 2017 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, Events, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Governor Jay Inslee
Lindsey Depledge came to Switzerland as a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We caught up with her to learn more about her experience here and with the program. Originally from Santa Barbara, CA, Lindsey is a junior at the University of California ...
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7 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Dr. Kim Holmes will visit Switzerland for a three day speaking program at invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Bern and foraus, a Swiss think tank on foreign policy. Dr. Holmes is Acting Senior Vice President for Research at the Heritage Foundation, a think tank whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies. ...
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7 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Policy | Tags: Defense policy
U.S. Embassy Bern hosted human trafficking and forced labor expert, Ima Matul, for a three-day program. As a member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking and Survivor Coordinator for the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) in Los Angeles, Ima Matul worked to raise awareness on the growing incidence of human trafficking ...
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7 November, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Forced Labor, Human Trafficking, Ima Mutal
On October 23, Dr. Ted Trimble, Director of the Center for Global Health at the U.S. National Cancer Institute met with counterparts at the Federal Office of Public Health and the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation to exchange views and explore areas for collaboration on cancer-related initiatives. He was accompanied by Dr. Ann ...
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31 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, Health Issues, News | Tags: Health Initiative, U.S. National Cancer Institute
October 27, 2017 A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at approximately 5:00pm in the vicinity of the Bärengraben in Bern (Grosser Muristalden 6, Bern). This demonstration coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Reitschule (Neubrückstrasse 8, Bern). Two unrelated demonstrations are also scheduled for Saturday, one is planned for ...
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27 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On October 20, 2017, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath welcomed Missouri Governor Eric Greitens at a roundtable discussion hosted by UBS in Zürich. The emphasis of the roundtable with key industry stakeholders from the financial and insurance industries centered on the banking and insurance industries in Switzerland and Missouri. Governor Greitens’ delegation visited Switzerland as ...
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23 October, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, U.S. & Switzerland
Ira came to Switzerland as a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We caught up with him to learn more about his experience here and with the program. Ira is a junior at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, majoring in political science. In ...
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16 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges
October 13, 2017 A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at approximately 4:00 pm in the vicinity of the Käfigturm in Bern (Marketgasse 67, Bern). Social media postings are calling for an ’Antifascist’ demonstration. The police are unable to predict the number of demonstrators who may participate. Additionally, there is ...
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13 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Ima Matul will be in Switzerland in October 2017 on the invitation by the U.S. Embassy in Bern for several speaking engagements. Ima Matul is member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking and is the Survivor Coordinator for the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) in Los Angeles. Her visit takes place ...
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10 October, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: Ima Matul
A demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 7:30pm onward in the vicinity of the Zytglogge in Bern (Marktgasse, Altstadt). The demonstration by the “Revolutionary Youth Group Berne” is to mark the 10th anniversary of the “Schande von Berne,” a large scale demonstration that resulted in multiple injuries and property ...
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6 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern hosted cybersecurity expert Kiersten Todt in Switzerland. The former executive director of the Presidential Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity, Ms. Todt continues to advise organizations on how to navigate today’s digital landscape in a way that effectively manages risk. While in Switzerland she met with Swiss government officials, small to medium enterprises, international corporations, parliamentarians, ...
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6 October, 2017 | Topics: Economic Issues, News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Speakers Program
Global Entry Program Enrollment Event in Bern, Geneva, and Zurich The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to announce that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will be in Switzerland from November 27 to December 8 to conduct the in-person enrollment interviews for anyone eligible for
Global Entry .
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29 September, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, News; Global Entry, Travel Alert
On September 28, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath hosted a high-profile group of SelectUSA Investment Summit participants at a luncheon at the U.S. Residence. Along with a distinguished group of business leaders, Swiss Ambassador to the United States Martin Dahinden attended the event. The guests’ participation in the previous summits has led to increased foreign ...
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29 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, Public Affairs, Trade, U.S. & Switzerland
On invitation from U.S. Embassy Bern, cybersecurity expert Kiersten Todt will be in Switzerland October 2-5, 2017. She will meet with think tanks, government offices, professional associations, and small to medium enterprises to talk about how the public and private sector can together mitigate cyber risks. Ms. Todt is part of U.S. Embassy Bern’s ...
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28 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech
Nangha came to Switzerland as a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We caught up with her to learn more about her experience here and with the program. Nangha is a senior at the University of California, Davis, studying History and Political Science. ...
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27 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Embassy Bern met with two American artists, Heather and Jonathan, to learn about how spending time in Switzerland, being immersed in a different landscape and culture, and exchanging ideas with strangers has impacted their creativity. What inspirations will they take back home? Read below. The two American artists visited Switzerland as artistic fellows with the ...
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22 September, 2017 | Topics: Culture, News | Tags: Americans in Switzerland
U.S. Embassy Bern hosted James Lindsay, Vice President of the Council of Foreign Relations, in Switzerland the week of September 11. Dr. Lindsay spoke at several Swiss think-tanks and universities, and with Swiss government officials, press, and the general public on the foreign policy of the current U.S. administration. In his talks, he focused on ...
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20 September, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Policy, Speakers Program | Tags: James Lindsay
On invitation by U.S. Embassy Bern New York poet, social media activist, and film maker Max Stossel was in Bern for various speaking engagements. Max spoke with four groups of high school students at the Gymnasium Kirchenfeld and Neufeld on the use of social media and how it should enhance one’s life, instead of making ...
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20 September, 2017 | Topics: Culture, embassy, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Max Stossel, Social Media, Spoken Words
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world. As millions of our citizens continue to suffer the effects of the devastating ...
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20 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Policy, President Donald Trump | Tags: United Nations General Assembly
On August 25, students from the 11th and 12th grade classes at the International School of Bern visited the U.S. Embassy for Career Day. The students chose to visit the Embassy to learn about diplomacy and what it entails. The visit started with a panel discussion with Embassy staff who described their career paths ...
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5 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Public Affairs
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ...
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1 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Need information on Harvey Response? Click here to see FEMA’s guidance on locating friends and family affected by the storm, donations, and how you can help if you would like:
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31 August, 2017 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, staff from U.S. Embassy Bern joined the Bern Ouest Pride march. Six sections representing the colors of the rainbow kicked off the march from different parts of the city, coming together at the Bundesplatz. Embassy staff and family members walked along the orange route whose theme was “The Power of ...
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29 August, 2017 | Topics: Culture, embassy, Human Rights, News | Tags: Pride Ouest Bern
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Security Awareness: Bern Ouest Pride Festival Friday, 25 August 2017 As part of the Bern Ouest Pride Festival, there will be numerous events in downtown Bern this weekend. The largest crowds are expected for the Parade on Saturday, August 26, that will end at the Bundesplatz at approximately 4:15 p.m. For ...
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25 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Max Stossel is an award-winning poet and filmmaker, and one of the leaders of the Time Well Spent movement that aims to use technology to enhance humanity. His work consistently goes viral, reaches a broad audience outside the U.S., won two Webby Awards, has been featured in multiple film festivals, and influenced the way digital ...
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22 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Digital Media, Poetry
James Lindsay, Senior Vice President of the Council on Foreign Relations, will visit Switzerland from 13 to 15 September 2017. He will give several talks in Geneva, Bern and Zurich before a range of different audiences from think tanks, universities and government. In his talks, James will focus on the U.S. foreign policy under President ...
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18 August, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Council on Foreign Relations, Foreign Policy
Clinical psychologist Adam Brown was selected as a Fulbright Specialist to work with the Emergency Department at the University Hospital in Bern. We caught up with him to learn more about his experience here and with the program. Adam is an Associate Professor and the Sara Yates Exley Chair in Teaching Excellence in the Department ...
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17 August, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Americans in Switzerland, Fulbright
On August 15, 2017 the U.S. Department of State released the
International Religious Freedom Annual Report 2016 , which provides details on the status of religious freedom in 199 countries and territories. In his remarks on the release of the report, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said: “No one should have to live in fear, worship in secret, or face discrimination ...
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16 August, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports | Tags: Liechtenstein, Religious Freedom, Report, Switzerland
In honor of August 15, Liechtenstein National Day, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sent a congratulatory message to the Liechtenstein people. On behalf of the United States of America, we offer our best wishes to the people of the Principality of Liechtenstein as you celebrate your National Day. The partnership between the United States ...
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15 August, 2017 | Topics: Liechtenstein, News, Secretary Rex Tillerson | Tags: Liechtenstein National Day
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert August 14, 2017 Demonstrations are expected to take place on August 14, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the main train station in Bern and then possibly move to the Bundesplatz or in the direction of the U.S. Embassy. The Young Socialist Party (JUSO) intends to protest ...
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14 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Javier came to Switzerland as a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We caught up with him to learn more about his experience here and with the program. Javier is a U.S. Navy veteran and a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. ...
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7 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Dalal came to Switzerland as a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We caught up with her to learn more about her experience here and with the program. Dalal is a communications student from the University of Illinois at Chicago studying international studies ...
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3 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, U.S. & Switzerland
In honor of August 1st, Swiss National Day, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sent a congratulatory message to the Swiss people. Please accept my best wishes as you and the people of Switzerland celebrate your National Day on August 1. The United States and Switzerland share a long and positive relationship, grounded in a ...
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1 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Secretary Rex Tillerson | Tags: Swiss National Day
On July 25, the Boy Scout troop 347 from Crystal Lake, Illinois visited U.S Embassy Bern to learn how the U.S. is represented abroad and what an embassy does. The Boy Scouts were in Switzerland for 12 days to attend the International Scout Center in Kandersteg. The troop visited the Embassy to gather information needed ...
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27 July, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, News | Tags: Boy Scouts
Police report that the suspect in the Schaffhausen attack has been arrested and is in custody. All movement restrictions in Schaffhausen have been lifted. Contact the U.S. Embassy Bern in Switzerland, located at Sulgeneckstrasse 19, 3007 Bern at +41 31 357 70 11. Call +41 31 357 77 77 for after-hours emergency assistance. Call ...
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26 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath had the pleasure of meeting four American social entrepreneurs in Zurich and learning about their visit to Switzerland (photo from left to right: Emma, Carly, Chargé Erath, Miro, Maria). The four were in Switzerland to participate in the Global Youth Summit organized by the Swiss non-profit organization Global Changemakers. We interviewed ...
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25 July, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Americans in Switzerland, Global Changemakers
While some of the movement restrictions in Schaffhausen have been lifted, the media is reporting that the suspected perpetrator of the security incident has not yet been detained. He is considered armed and dangerous. Continue to follow local media for further information. Always heed the instructions of local authorities. Review your personal security plans; remain ...
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24 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
The media is reporting a major police operation is underway in the northern Swiss city of Schaffhausen following a reported incident involving an unknown perpetrator and a chainsaw. Follow local media for further information. Always heed the instructions of local authorities. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and ...
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24 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland Demonstration Alert July 14, 2017 Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, July 15, 2017 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Bahnhofsplatz in Bern. The demonstrators intend to express solidarity with the G20 demonstrators. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid demonstrations or ...
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14 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
U.S. Embassy Bern invited a class of 12-14 year olds from Primarschule Neufeld in Thun that participates in NASA’s
Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program. They came to visit the
certified wildlife habitat and learn about its ecosystem. At the end of their tour, students made drawings of their observations. GLOBE is an international science and education program that provides students and ...
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10 July, 2017 | Topics: Education, Environment, News
Excellencies, Representatives of the Swiss federal administration, Representatives of the Liechtenstein government, Representatives of the Swiss Armed Forces, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you all so much for joining us today to celebrate the 241st anniversary of American independence. We are so pleased to welcome guests from the many facets of our engagement with Switzerland and ...
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3 July, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, News | Tags: #july4bern
U.S. Embassy Bern invited philosophy professor Dr. Jesse Prinz, of the City University of New York, to speak at a number of venues in Switzerland before his participation in an academic conference. At Impact Hub Bern, he led a vibrant discussion with audience members about the influence of ethics and morals in marketing and business ...
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27 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Public Affairs, Speakers Program | Tags: Empathies conference, Jesse Prinz
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will unveil the 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at 10:30 a.m. (Switzerland 16:30 h) on June 27, 2017, at the U.S. Department of State and will be joined by Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump. As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the TIP Report assesses government ...
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27 June, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports, Secretary Rex Tillerson | Tags: Trafficking in Persons Report
As part of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe’s tour through Europe, he visited SICPA’s headquarters in Lausanne yesterday, meeting with CEO Philippe Amon, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath, together with Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. SICPA is the leading global provider of security inks and integrated security solutions for bank notes and value ...
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23 June, 2017 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: trade, Virginia
Today on June 20, 2017 the U.S. Embassy Bern commemorates World Refugee Day by recognizing the unique challenges refugees and displaced persons face, their resilience and courage in the face of chilling hardships, and the many invaluable contributions they have made to our Nation and others alike. Photo caption: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki ...
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20 June, 2017 | Topics: embassy, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Integration, Migrants, Refugees, World Refugee Day
On June 14th, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath was warmly invited to a lunchtime discussion with representatives from Basel Stadt, MCH Group AG, City of Miami Beach, Basel Tourism, BaselArea and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. President of the Government of the Canton of Basel-Stadt Elisabeth Ackermann kicked off the event with a welcome to ...
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20 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, embassy, News | Tags: Art Basel
On invitation of the U.S. Embassy Bern, Helen Zughaib visited Switzerland this week as a part of the State Department’s Speaker Program. On Monday she held workshops for a multicultural school class in Bümpliz and a “Durchgangszentrum” (transit center for asylum seekers) in Lyss. She opened the workshops by discussing her family’s migration story and ...
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19 June, 2017 | Topics: Culture, News, Public Affairs, Speakers Program
28 Swiss Companies – one of the largest delegations from Europe – to Join Global Business Leaders and U.S. Government Officials at Top Investment Event June 19, 2017, Bern – A total of 36 Swiss business leaders representing 28 companies from a variety of industries across Switzerland are travelling to Washington D.C. to participate ...
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19 June, 2017 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases | Tags: investment, SelectUSA
To mark the month of Ramadan, Charge d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath hosted an iftar on June 13 at the Embassy Residence. The theme of the evening was integration and cross-cultural communication. Guests representing Swiss NGOs, educational organizations and the Muslim community engaged in a discussion touching on the importance of integration, the role of schools, ...
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16 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News | Tags: Iftar
On June 9, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath and Consul General Brianna Powers visited the American Women’s Club of Zurich where they discussed key embassy initiatives like investment and education. In her presentation, Erath focused on the strong relationship between the United States and Switzerland, highlighting shared values and common goals. She highlighted the Embassy’s ...
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15 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: American Citizens, American Women's Club
In remarks before the 50th anniversary Swiss-AmCham Annual General Meeting, Chargé Tara Feret Erath underscored the positive momentum in U.S.-Swiss economic ties, including the USD 100 billion annual bilateral goods and services trade and growing Swiss investment in the United States. Erath expressed particular appreciation for the Chamber’s continued efforts to deepen these ties and ...
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14 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Bilateral Trade, Economy
On June 8, 2017, Ms. Debra Davatz, President of the Swiss American Society welcomed Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath at its Annual General Meeting at the Au Premier Restaurant in Zürich. In remarks to the many guests, Chargé d’Affaires Erath outlined the embassy’s priorities and highlighted the friendship and robust business ties between Switzerland and ...
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13 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News
On June 11, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath attended a panel discussion and Ramadan iftar at the House of Religions in Bern. The dialogue focused on building bridges and combatting fear; the first panel included student representatives who shared their experiences with both stereotypes and acceptance, while the second panel included religious leaders who highlighted ...
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12 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: Religion
The Lugano Chamber of Commerce welcomed Economic and Commercial Officer Toby Wolf and SelectUSA Investment Specialist Sandor Galambos at a June 7 investment seminar in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Wolf and Galambos highlighted the United States as a premier investment destination to potential investors, noting the strong footprint of Swiss companies in the United ...
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9 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, News | Tags: investment, SelectUSA
On May 30, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath visited the Kantonsschule Wil to talk to students about U.S. history during the 1960s. The students participated in a special focus week during which they gained in-depth knowledge of developments in the U.S. in the 1960’s and especially in 1967. In her presentation, the Chargé focused on ...
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1 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, News | Tags: School Visit Wil
With the support of the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib will be in Switzerland June 12-16. A painter whose work has been shown in multiple exhibitions all over the world, Zughaib maintains that art is one of the most important tools we have to help shape and foster dialogue among people from ...
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30 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News | Tags: Helen Zughaib, Lebanese-American Artist
The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take appropriate steps to bolster their personal security going into the travel season this summer. Terrorist groups continue to plot attacks in Europe. European authorities continue to warn of additional attacks on ...
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24 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On May 15, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Erath welcomed the Global Tampa Bay investment delegation and Swiss business leaders at the official residence to highlight the Greater Tampa area as an investment destination. In her opening remarks, Chargé Erath emphasized the Florida region’s opportunity to build upon existing links with Switzerland and the formidable economic dynamism ...
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17 May, 2017 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Education, News | Tags: Apprenticeship, Global Tampa Bay Investment Delegation, Libs
On May 5th, the Embassy received 17 students from the Bezirksschule Oftringen. The students met with representatives of the Public Affairs, Regional Security and Management Sections, as well as one of the marines; the students asked a wide array of questions ranging from the life of diplomats, the work done at the Embassy, to what ...
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9 May, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News | Tags: Bezirksschule Oftringen
Adam Johnson, 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner for his novel The Orphan Master’s Son, will be in Bern May 22-23. He will give several talks focusing on his approach to writing and on The Orphan Master’s Son, a novel set in North Korea following the life of orphan and model citizen Pak Jun Do. Adam Johnson is ...
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9 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News | Tags: Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize Winner
David Mikkelson, co-founder of Snopes.com, a leading U.S.-based resource for debunking rumors and bad information, discussed media literacy, rumor research and the importance of trustworthy sources with a wide variety of audiences in Switzerland. Addressing university students in Bern, high school students in Wettingen, an audience at the Museum of Electronic Arts in Basel, Swiss ...
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2 May, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: HEK Basel
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to ...
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2 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe Travel Alert, Travel Alert
On April 26, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Erath greeted an investment delegation with the European American Investment Council and officials from the Economic Development Agencies of Greater Peoria, IL; Battle Creek, MI; Carroll County, GA; Longview, TX; Auglaize County, OH and Duke Energy as well a distinguished group of Swiss business leaders from a wide range ...
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1 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News
On April 24th, Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath addressed the Swiss and American high school participants in the 13th annual student exchange between Basel Stadt and its sister state, Massachusetts. Swiss students from Gymnasium Leonhard and Wirtschaftsgymnasium are hosting students from Reading Memorial High School and Natick High School, following their own visit to Massachusetts. ...
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27 April, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, News | Tags: Basel
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Share America (April 10, 2017)
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (Jazz at Lincoln Center/Frank Stewart) Rock, rap and hip-hop may rule the charts, but jazz, with roots in the spirituals of African-American slaves, is still America’s gift to the world. “There is no better example of democracy than a jazz ensemble: ...
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27 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, News | Tags: Jazz, Jazz Appreciation Month
Global companies are voting with their balance sheets. Starting operations in the United States helps businesses access the world’s largest consumer market, employ a productive workforce, and tap into a culture of innovation. So what are you waiting for? Contact the SelectUSA team to learn how to grow your business in the United States:
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24 April, 2017 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News | Tags: SelectUSA
Every year on April 22, countries around the globe celebrate Earth Day – a day when people show their support for environmental protection. Here at the U.S. Embassy Bern, we honor and appreciate the beauty of our natural surroundings. Read on and learn about our efforts to preserve and protect our local wildlife habitat. Since ...
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19 April, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Environment, News | Tags: Earth Day
On April 8, 2017, Vice Consul Benjamin Baughman spoke at the opening of the Robert Indiana exhibit at the Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca in Locarno. U.S. Embassy Bern is a proud supporter of the celebration of the American pop art master. Best known for his iconic LOVE sculpture, Indiana’s art has been inspiring people around ...
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18 April, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca, Robert Indiana
Public Lecture at the House of Electronic Arts in Basel on April 27 from 18:00 – 19:00 David Mikkelson, co-founder of
Snopes.com , will be speaking and leading the discussion Admission: free – No registration needed
Drawing on his experience as co-founder of
Snopes.com , a leading U.S.-based resource for debunking rumors and false information, David will ...
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30 March, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News | Tags: David Mikkelson
On March 21, as part of the “2017 Week of Francophonie” celebrations, the U.S. Embassy and the Embassy of Canada hosted a screening of the film, “Zachary Richard, Cajun Heart,” in Bern. The movie shows the history of the Acadian people, their expulsion from Canada in the 18th century and the migration of many of ...
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22 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Events, News | Tags: Francophonie
On March 20, Chargé d’Affaires greeted Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, Kentucky Secretary of Labor Derrick Ramsey, their delegation members as well National Governors Association officials, including President Scott Pattison, at a reception at the Embassy residence. Joining the state delegations were Swiss government officials and leaders in vocational education and ...
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22 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, News, U.S. & Switzerland
Assistant Public Affairs Officer Cybèle Cochran traveled to eastern Switzerland on March 9 to speak at the Reformierte Kirchgemeinde Sargans. The group had invited her to talk about the American political system to their Continuing Education division. Forty congregation members attended the presentation where they learned about the system of checks and balances in the ...
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15 March, 2017 | Topics: embassy, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Switzerland
The U.S. Embassy in Bern is pleased to have sponsored Dr. Paul Freedman, associate professor of political science from the University of Virginia, on a speaking tour of Switzerland during the first week of March. A specialist in public opinion, media and politics, and voting behavior, Dr. Freedman gave a total of nine talks on ...
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14 March, 2017 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Speakers Program | Tags: Dr. Freedman, Speakers
Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Hoyt Yee visited Liechtenstein on March 9th, 2017. Joined by Chargé d’Affaires Tara Feret Erath and Political Officer Desiree Baron, Yee met with Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick and Ambassador Martin Frick, the Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs. Director Wilfred Marxer welcomed Yee to the Liechtenstein ...
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13 March, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Liechtenstein, News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 28, 2017 U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black ...
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1 March, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President Donald Trump | Tags: Address to Congress
President Trump delivered this inaugural address on January 20, 2017. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all ...
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23 January, 2017 | Topics: News, President Donald Trump | Tags: Speeches
US Vice President Joe Biden shares his key insights and the progress made one year on from launching an ambitious initiative to end cancer. Speaker: Joseph R. Biden Jr, Vice-President of the United States of America, Office of the Vice-President of the United States.
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16 January, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News | Tags: WEF2017
New Commitments Bring the Number of Swiss Companies to Offer Apprenticeship Opportunities in the U.S. to 30; Quality Job Creation a Priority January 16, 2017, Bern – Twelve more firms in Switzerland unveiled plans to expand or create new apprenticeship programs in the U.S., bringing the total of committed companies to 30. The companies (list ...
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16 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: Apprenticeship program
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2017 On January 15-18, 2017, the Vice President will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine and Davos, Switzerland. In Ukraine the Vice President will participate in bilateral meetings with President Poroshenko and Prime Minister Groysman. The Vice President’s trip to Ukraine will underscore U.S. support ...
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13 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Switzerland
January 11, 2017, Bern – The U.S. Embassy in Bern and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcome the
Swiss Federal Council’s decision to finalize the implementation of our December 2015 agreement to expand the U.S. Global Entry program to interested Swiss citizens. Frequent travelers who enroll in the trusted traveler program will benefit from faster and easier entry ...
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11 January, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: U.S. Global Entry Program
We are happy to announce that registration for the 2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit is now open! SelectUSA’s annual Summit, the top foreign direct investment (FDI) event in the country, will be held June 18-20, 2017 at the Gaylord Hotel – National Harbor in the Washington, D.C. area. The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier venue ...
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10 January, 2017 | Topics: Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: SelectUSA
From time to time U.S. Embassies around the world hold web-based public auctions to sell surplus goods. Members of the public can submit bids via the website
https://online-auction.state.gov/en-US . The U.S. Embassy Bern public auction is open from December 15 – December 27. Auctions include a variety of items — one of the items available this ...
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21 December, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Chevrolet Astro Van, Public Auction
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. EUROPE: Credible information indicates terrorist groups such as ISIL/Da’esh, and al-Qa’ida and affiliates ...
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21 November, 2016 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europa Travel Alert, Travel Alert
“The U.S. Embassy in Bern congratulates Donald Trump on his election. We look forward to working with the President-elect and his transition team to ensure a smooth transfer of power, as the Department of State has done with each new president in the past. President Obama will be in office until January 20, 2017. Transition ...
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10 November, 2016 | Topics: embassy, News | Tags: US Election 2016
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. ...
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U.S. Mission Switzerland
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19 October, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Website
On September 27, 2016, Ambassador LeVine and her husband, Mr. Eric LeVine, visited Thurgau Canton. They met with representatives of the cantonal government, Deputy President Carmen Haag, Minister Cornelia Komposch-Breuer, Minister Dr. Jakob Stark and Minister Walter Schönholzer in Frauenfeld to explore avenues to broaden bilateral cooperation. They discussed the strategic importance of the region ...
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U.S. Mission Switzerland
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11 October, 2016 | Topics: Business, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News | Tags: LeVine, Thurgau
On August 10 the U.S. State Department released the International
Religious Freedom Report 2015 (PDF 63 KB). At the event unveiling the report, Deputy Secretary Anthony Blinken said, “When a government denies religious liberty, it turns citizens who have done nothing wrong into criminals, igniting tension that breeds contempt, hopelessness, alienation.”
Switzerland Report (PDF 77 KB) and
Liechtenstein Report (PDF 57 KB). Read More»
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U.S. Mission Switzerland
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17 August, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports | Tags: Liechtenstein, Religious Freedom, Report, State Department, Switzerland
In honor of August 1st, Swiss National Day, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sent a congratulatory message to the Swiss people. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Switzerland on your National Day on August 1. The United States is proud to count Switzerland among its closest ...
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U.S. Mission Switzerland
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3 August, 2016 | Topics: News, Secretary John Kerry, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: August 1st, John Kerry, Secretary of the state, Swiss National Day
