Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Defiant cantons bend to government will on ski terraces

This content was published on Feb 26, 2021 Several Swiss cantons that had re-opened ski resort restaurant terraces in defiance of national rules are now reluctantly performing a U-turn.

Swiss Politics

Ex-minister’s hostage ransom remark draws attention of prosecutor

This content was published on Feb 26, 2021 The Swiss federal prosecutor is examining whether a former government minister broke the official secrets act by suggesting that Switzerland has paid ransoms for hostages.

Swiss Politics

Top Swiss diplomat to head migration and asylum agency

This content was published on Feb 25, 2021 Christine Schraner Burgener, United Nations special envoy to Myanmar, to be new head of the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

Swiss Politics

Swiss press divided over phased easing of Covid restrictions

This content was published on Feb 25, 2021 Is the government showing some backbone or being cowardly by keeping to its gradual pandemic reopening plans? The Swiss media can’t agree.

Swiss Politics

Swiss government confirms gradual reopening plans

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 The government and cantons have agreed on the staggered reopening plans announced earlier this month.

Opinion

Swiss Politics

‘We don’t want the government restricting our freedom of dress’

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 With Swiss voters set to decide on a contentious “burka ban” on March 7, two Muslim feminists and refugees explain their opposition.

Opinion

Swiss Politics

An historic and unique opportunity!

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 I am convinced that the burka ban represents a historic opportunity for the majority of Muslim Swiss citizens like me.

Swiss Politics

Burka ban campaigners lose ground ahead of vote

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 Support for a proposed ban on facial coverings, including burkas, in Switzerland appears to be on the wane, pollster say.

Swiss Politics

Swiss tourism boss says ski resort openings have been justified

This content was published on Feb 23, 2021 Martin Nydegger reckons the decision to open ski resorts in the country this winter has – so far – proven to be a good one.

Swiss Abroad

‘Switzerland has to know where it wants to go in the world’

This content was published on Feb 23, 2021 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis talks about Africa, the Swiss role as mediator in the Middle East, and the upcoming eID vote.

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