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Holocaust memorial wins approval by Swiss parliament

This content was published on Mar 1, 2022 Parliament has called on the government to set the legal basis for an official memorial site for Swiss victims of Germany’s Nazi regime.

Ignazio Cassis, Swiss president, on sanctions against Russia

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Swiss government sanctions u-turn

This content was published on Feb 28, 2022 Neutral Switzerland followed the European Union (EU) on Monday in sanctioning Russia.

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Switzerland poised to freeze Russian assets, says president

This content was published on Feb 28, 2022 Ignazio Cassis says it is “very probable” that Switzerland will follow the EU on Monday in sanctioning Russia and freezing Russian assets.

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Ukraine: ‘A shock for the world, a disgrace for Switzerland’

This content was published on Feb 27, 2022 Media are generally critical of the government’s stance on Russia. But some acknowledge it is walking a diplomatic tightrope, with potential benefits.

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Defence minister unsure other countries would help Switzerland if attacked

This content was published on Feb 27, 2022 Defence Minister Viola Amherd admits there’s no guarantee NATO would help non-member Switzerland in the event of a Russian attack.

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Ukraine: Up to 20,000 people march in Bern for peace

This content was published on Feb 26, 2022 Between 10,000 and 20,000 people have demonstrated in Bern against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Calls mount for crisis team to deal with future pandemics

This content was published on Feb 20, 2022 A few days after most pandemic restrictions were lifted, the Swiss press reflect on what the country can do better going forward.

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Man fined for threatening Swiss health minister

This content was published on Feb 18, 2022 A man who sent threatening emails to Health Minister Alain Berset has been fined CHF1,200.

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One of Europe’s ‘most wanted fugitives’ arrested in Zurich

This content was published on Feb 17, 2022 Swiss police have arrested a 35-year-old Belgian man wanted for a serious crimes, including armed robbery and drug trafficking.

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Swiss government plans hydropower reserves and power plants

This content was published on Feb 17, 2022 Switzerland is planning new hydropower reserves and three back-up power stations to prepare for any potential energy crunch in the coming years.

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