Switzerland

Switzerland warns of possible winter blackouts

Switzerland has developed an emergency plan in the event of an energy crisis if natural gas and electricity supplies run…

2 years ago

Switzerland turns down NATO request on Ukrainians

The Swiss federal government has turned down a request to treat wounded Ukrainians, arguing that the move would violate the…

2 years ago

Switzerland closes airspace

Switzerland closed its airspace for several hours on Wednesday for safety reasons, after a computer glitch.The air traffic control service Skyguide…

2 years ago

Switzerland clarifies rules on arms shipments to Ukraine

Switzerland ruled on Friday that shipping weapons with Swiss-made components to Ukraine does not violate the country’s centuries-old neutrality, if…

2 years ago

Switzerland bans NATO member from sending its arms to Ukraine

The Swiss government has vetoed Denmark's request to supply Ukraine with Swiss-made armored vehicles, citing its neutrality policy, broadcaster SRF…

2 years ago

Switzerland changes organ donation rules

In Switzerland, those who did not explicitly ‘opt out’ during their lifetimes would now be assumed to have consented to…

2 years ago

Switzerland releases some frozen Russian assets

The Swiss government on Thursday reported that 6.3 billion Swiss francs ($6.33 billion) worth of Russian assets have been frozen…

2 years ago

Switzerland comments on possible Russian asset freeze

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis did not rule out freezing of Russian assets by financial institutions in the country amid Moscow’s…

2 years ago

Switzerland likely to hold vote on compulsory vaccination

The group, called the Swiss Freedom Movement (MLS), formally submitted the proposal to protect people’s “freedom and physical integrity” to…

2 years ago

Bring a friend and get a present! Switzerland incentivizes citizens to convince acquaintances to get Covid jab

Switzerland has, so far, fully vaccinated over 58% of its population, giving it one of the lowest inoculation rates in…

3 years ago