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Vaduz (ots) - H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince and H.R.H. the Hereditary Princess von und zu Liechtenstein are delighted to announce the engagement of their son, Prince Georg to Princess Maria-Nives Princess von der Leyen. Princess Maria-Nives is the youngest daughter of Prince Philipp von der Leyen and Princess Elisabeth von der Leyen. She was born on 13 February 2001 in Landsberg am Lech (Germany). After attending the ...
mehrFollowing the cyberattack: security analyses completed
Vaduz (ots) - The security architecture of the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP) has been comprehensively reviewed following the cyberattack at the end of July. The vulnerabilities traced to the registration area during the security analyses have been identified and documented. The requirements for verifying user accounts and checking identity will be strengthened by adding an upstream eID step. In addition, the ...
mehrCommercial Register temporarily taken offline
Vaduz (ots) - In the course of the security reviews following the criminal cyberattack on the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP), the Commercial Register was also taken offline as a precautionary measure over the weekend. There are no indications of an attack. During the IT review phase, which is expected to last a few days, Commercial Register extracts can be obtained in person at the counter at the Office of Justice ...
mehrLiechtenstein Office of the Public Prosecutor applies for judicial preliminary inquiries
Vaduz (ots) - In connection with the criminal cyberattack on the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP), the investigating authorities are following the digital traces. The Crime Investigation Division of the National Police has already submitted a first investigation report to the Liechtenstein Office of the Public Prosecutor. The Office of the Public Prosecutor has ...
mehrComprehensive review of further systems launched
Vaduz (ots) - Following the criminal attack on the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP), four state systems were taken offline as a precautionary measure in order to subject them to additional security checks. On 5 August, the crisis unit decided to review further systems and to take them offline temporarily for this purpose. The National Cyber Security Unit is in contact with the operators of critical infrastructures in ...
mehrExtension of strategic gas reserve
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 7 July 2026, the Government approved the Report and Motion of the Government on extension of the interest-free loan to Liechtenstein Wärme - the establishment responsible for Liechtenstein's natural gas supply - to maintain the country's strategic gas reserve up to and including the winter half-year of 2028/2029. Pursuant to the Ordinance of 29 June 2022 on Securing the Supply of Natural Gas in the Event of a Serious Shortage (Natural Gas ...
mehrAmendment of the GloBE Act to incorporate new safe harbour provisions
Vaduz (ots) - On 7 July 2026, the Government approved the report and motion on the amendment of the Law on the Minimum Taxation of Large Enterprise Groups (GloBE Act) and of the Law on International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Act). The proposal primarily aims to enhance legal certainty, efficiency, and planning reliability in the field of ...
mehrPartial revision of the Children and Youth Act: new minimum age for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes
Vaduz (ots) - With the entry into force of the partial revision of the Children and Youth Act on 2 July 2026, the supply and passing on of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to persons under the age of 18 is no longer permitted. Likewise, persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from possessing or ...
mehrAdoption of consultation report on securing long-term financing of the AHV
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 23 June 2026, the Government adopted a consultation report on securing the long-term financing of the Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV). Pursuant to Article 25bis of the AHV Act (AHVG), the Government must regularly submit an actuarial review of the AHV covering a period of 20 years and, if the target value of five annual ...
mehrEidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI
Federal Council approves ENSI Board's 2025 activity and business report
Brugg (ots) - The ENSI Board considers ENSI's oversight of Swiss nuclear installations to be responsible, effective and of high quality. Every four years, the ENSI Board sets objectives for ENSI in the form of a performance mandate. These objectives are specified each year in a performance agreement. In its activity and business report, the ENSI Board informs the ...
mehrConfirmation of AAA-rating with stable outlook for Liechtenstein
Vaduz (ots) - On May 25, 2026, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed Liechtenstein's sovereign rating at the top grade of Triple-A, with a stable outlook prediction. The confirmation of the rating follows a visit by S&P Global Ratings to Liechtenstein, during which the rating institution held in-depth discussions with representatives of government agencies, associations, and research institutions in ...
mehrGlobal governance report highlights future shock risks as democratic accountability slips and state capacity plateaus
mehrLiechtenstein and Belgium sign double taxation agreement
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World Oral Health Day 2026: FDI urges governments to turn UN oral health commitments into action
mehr Updated safe harbour rules require targeted legislative amendments
Vaduz (ots) - As of 1 January 2024, global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups was introduced in accordance with the GloBE Model Rules of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (IF on BEPS). The IF on BEPS is an association of countries and jurisdictions within the framework of the BEPS project. The current rules contain various safe harbour mechanisms, that offer the enterprise ...
mehrThe rejection of the initiative (200 francs is enough!) marks the will to ensure a strong SRG rooted in all regions.
Bern (ots) - The Swiss voting population has expressed its support for a strong SRG and rejected the initiative aimed at halving the budget of the Swiss broadcasting corporation (SRG SSR). SRG welcomes this commitment to a diverse, digital and regionally anchored public service. With today's referendum, the majority ...
mehrLiechtenstein receives Most Innovative Regulator Award from European Blockchain Sandbox
Vaduz (ots) - The Office for Digital Innovation (SDI) has received the Most Innovative Regulator Award in the context of the European Commission's European Blockchain Sandbox. The award was announced on the occasion of the publication of the Commission's third cohort Best Practices Report and recognises Liechtenstein's outstanding regulatory innovation in the field of ...
mehrSouth Yemen: Why Peaceful Protests Are a Test of the International System's Credibility / Analysis from western perspective by Podiomedia
mehrSouthern Yemen and the Test of an Emerging Democratic Experiment / Analysis from a Western Perspective by Podiomedia
Al-Dhalea, Yemen (ots) - In southern Yemen, the city of Al-Dhalea is preparing for demonstrations that could mark a defining moment in the relationship between popular will and political legitimacy. The planned gathering, framed by local leadership as a direct expression of public mandate, reflects an effort to ...
mehrGovernment decides on further action in relation to entities without legal organs
Vaduz (ots) - On 3 February 2026, the government decided on further measures relating to legal entities without organs. The measures were developed by the task force set up in mid-2025. They are designed to strengthen legal certainty on the one hand and to continue to make it impossible to circumvent sanctions on the other. A high degree of compliance with applicable ...
mehrConcluding Statement of the IMF's Art.-IV-Consultation in Liechtenstein 2026
Vaduz (ots) - As part of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual Article IV consultations, IMF economists visited Liechtenstein from January 14 to 27 and held a series of discussions with authorities, associations, and companies. The second Art.-IV consultation after Liechtenstein joined the IMF provided in-depth analysis and discussions of the current situation ...
mehrSERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung
Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV is taking over responsibility for the Swiss Government's major infrastructure projects (GIP) mandate
Zurich (ots) - Overall responsibility for the Swiss Government's major infrastructure projects (GIP) mandate was transferred from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV at the start of 2026. As a result, SERV has become the central contact and coordination hub for ...
mehrH.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein and Prime Minister Brigitte Haas at the WEF in Davos
Vaduz (ots) - The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos this week under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue". Leaders from around the world are gathering in the Graubünden spa town to address pressing issues and discuss shared priorities. Focus on strengthening resilience Exchange and cooperation are of particular ...
mehrPrime Minister Brigitte Haas welcomes IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to Liechtenstein
Vaduz (ots) - Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director and Chair of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Liechtenstein on Sunday, January 18, 2026, on her way to next week's World Economic Forum (WEF) in nearby Davos. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Brigitte Haas warmly ...
mehrConfirmation of AAA-Rating with stable outlook prediction for Liechtenstein
Vaduz (ots) - The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has confirmed the AAA sovereign rating for Liechtenstein in its semiannual ratings update, accompanied by a stable outlook prediction. Liechtenstein is one of only 11 countries in the world that has received these top marks. Prime Minister Brigitte Haas strongly welcomed this confirmation of the ...
mehrLiechtenstein signs amending protocol to revise international standard for automatic exchange of information in tax matters with the EU
Vaduz (ots) - In 2016, Liechtenstein introduced the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) in accordance with the OECD's Common Reporting Standard (CRS) as part of its international cooperation in tax matters. Since then, financial markets as well as the services and products offered have ...
mehrHealth is a Political Choice: Global Leaders Call for Shared Responsibility at the World Health Summit, Gallup and GPMB Release Landmark Reports on Emotional Wellbeing and Pandemic Preparedness
mehrGovernment submits Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) to Parliament for approval
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 7 October 2025, the Government approved the report and motion to Parliament on the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA). Liechtenstein introduced global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups in accordance with the OECD/G20 ...
mehrGlobal minimum taxation: Liechtenstein signs the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA)
Vaduz (ots) - On September 29, 2025, Liechtenstein signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA). Liechtenstein introduced global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups in accordance with the OECD/G20 standard as of 1 January 2024 by implementing a top-up ...
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