More than 28,000 people fleeing the war in Ukraine have so far arrived in Switzerland, with many more expected to follow.
The State Secretariat for Migration on Monday warned of “malicious individuals seeking to gain advantages exploit the predicament and weaknesses of persons fleeing their home country. These persons, especially women and children, are particularly at risk.”
The information campaignExternal link warned refugees to be wary of “overly generous offers of assistance or employment” and only to hand travel documents over to public officials.
Refugees are also being advised to take photos of their identity documents and to send copies to trusted friends along with details of their movements.
The information goes so far as to advise refugees to take photos of car license plates and to send this to friends before getting into vehicles.
Switzerland commits CHF50 million to combat rural poverty worldwide
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The Federal Council approved a contribution of CHF49.5 million ($54.1 million) for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Arrests made in raid against Turkish criminal organisation
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A cross-border raid against a Turkish criminal organisation was conducted, including property searches in cantons Aargau and Zurich.
Up to 4,000 Swiss army soldiers to protect Ukraine peace conference
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The Federal Council has authorised deployment of army personnel for the Ukraine peace conference on the Bürgenstock in June.
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The business association, Swissmem, reports that there are increasing signs that the bottom of the downturn will be reached this year.
Ukrainian refugee influx needs flexible solutions, says minister
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Switzerland needs “quick and unbureaucratic solutions” to cope with the influx of refugees from Ukraine, says the Justice Minister.
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We look at why and how host families in Switzerland are being “matched” with refugees, and in some cases finding each other.
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Swiss federal asylum centres have reported extremely high numbers of refugees from Ukraine registering for protected S status.
Up to 60,000 Ukrainians could seek refuge in Switzerland
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Between 50,000-60,000 Ukrainians could seek protection in Switzerland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the Swiss justice minister.
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