More More Explainer: what can the Red Cross do and not do in Ukraine? Explainer: what can the Red Cross do and not do in Ukraine? This content was published on Apr 6, 2022 Apr 6, 2022 The ICRC fears false information about its work is putting at risk its staff and those it seeks to help. Here is what to know.
More More Organ donation vote: ‘The right to self-determination is not infringed’ This content was published on Apr 6, 2022 Apr 6, 2022 Philippe Eckert from Lausanne University Hospital explains why he is campaigning in favour of the law to make organ donation consent presumed.
More More Organ donation vote: ‘Silence cannot be interpreted as consent’ This content was published on Apr 6, 2022 Apr 6, 2022 François Bachmann, vice-president of the Protestant Party, says presumed consent will not necessarily lead to more organ donations.
More More Switzerland must regulate its opaque shipping industry This content was published on Apr 5, 2022 Apr 5, 2022 A new book explains how Swiss shipping dominance came about and why the industry needs to be better regulated.
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More More Can CO2 capture and removal help solve the climate crisis? This content was published on Apr 4, 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Switzerland plays a pioneering role in the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere, a tempting option that’s not without its detractors.
More More Switzerland calls for urgent probe into alleged atrocities near Kyiv This content was published on Apr 4, 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Reports of alleged violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine must be urgently investigated, say the Swiss authorities.
More More Ukraine war sparks European debate on merits of neutrality This content was published on Apr 4, 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Various European nations with a history of military non-engagement are re-thinking their positions – including Switzerland.
More More Ukraine refugees struggle to exchange cash into Swiss francs This content was published on Apr 2, 2022 Apr 2, 2022 Banks are refusing to convert Ukrainian cash from refugees into Swiss francs.
More More War and sanctions impact steel traders in Lugano This content was published on Apr 1, 2022 Apr 1, 2022 Ticino is an important world centre for trade in metal products from Eastern Europe. The conflict in Ukraine and sanctions are having an impact.
More More Ukraine war threatens to derail development of new cancer treatments This content was published on Mar 29, 2022 Mar 29, 2022 The war in Ukraine could disrupt hundreds of clinical trials for critical cancer drugs, many of which are being developed by companies in Switzerland.
More More Red Cross urges Ukraine and Russia to agree on safe evacuations This content was published on Mar 29, 2022 Mar 29, 2022 The International Committee of the Red Cross has called for an agreement for the evacuation of civilians from war-battered locations in Ukraine.
More More Most Swiss would support tougher sanctions against Russia This content was published on Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 A poll shows that a majority of the Swiss population would be in favour of tougher sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
More More Ukraine urges Switzerland to clamp down on Russian money This content was published on Mar 27, 2022 Mar 27, 2022 An advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Swiss should be more proactive in looking for Russian funds hidden in the country.
More More Switzerland slaps more sanctions on Russia This content was published on Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 The Swiss government has adopted further sanctions against Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine.
More More Meet the oligarchs: Switzerland’s awkward guests This content was published on Mar 25, 2022 Mar 25, 2022 The Swiss authorities and media are busy hunting down links between Switzerland and sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
More More Diplomatic isolation of Russia - a tricky strategy in International Geneva This content was published on Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 In Geneva, the war in Ukraine has prompted the West to exclude Russia from some international fora. Some fear the strategy could backfire.
More More Russian asset freeze reaches CHF5.75bn in Switzerland This content was published on Mar 24, 2022 Mar 24, 2022 Switzerland has so far frozen some CHF5.75 billion of sanctioned Russian oligarch assets, with the total expected to rise.
More More Swiss open their homes to Ukrainian refugees This content was published on Mar 23, 2022 Mar 23, 2022 We look at why and how host families in Switzerland are being “matched” with refugees, and in some cases finding each other.
More More Swiss economy holds up despite Ukraine uncertainty This content was published on Mar 23, 2022 Mar 23, 2022 Economists have confirmed their previous growth forecast for Switzerland of just under 3% for 2022, but this is only in the most favourable scenario.
More More Switzerland triggers unprecedented special status for Ukrainian refugees This content was published on Mar 23, 2022 Mar 23, 2022 Victims of the war in Ukraine get a special S permit which Switzerland has never used before.
More More Switzerland offers Moldova more funds to cope with refugees This content was published on Mar 22, 2022 Mar 22, 2022 Switzerland has given Moldova an extra CHF2 million to help cope with a wave of refugees from neighbouring Ukraine.
More More Swiss prosecutor taskforce sets sights on Russian war crimes This content was published on Mar 22, 2022 Mar 22, 2022 Swiss federal prosecutors have formed a new unit to identify war crimes being committed in Ukraine.
More More Swiss companies fear Ukraine war squeeze This content was published on Mar 22, 2022 Mar 22, 2022 Swiss industry, particularly chemical, engineering and food production, are already feeling the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
More More Swiss target holiday home in hurried clampdown on Russian oligarchs This content was published on Mar 22, 2022 Mar 22, 2022 Officials are working overtime to track assets of people linked to Moscow in retribution for the invasion of Ukraine.
More More Poland wants Switzerland to confiscate Russian assets This content was published on Mar 21, 2022 Mar 21, 2022 Poland's Prime Minister calls on Switzerland to seize sanctioned Russian assets that are frozen in Swiss bank vaults.
More More Swiss media on the lookout for Putin's alleged mistress – and Russian oligarchs This content was published on Mar 20, 2022 Mar 20, 2022 Switzerland’s weekend press focused on the whereabouts of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s alleged mistress and blacklisted oligarchs.
More More Swiss intake of Ukrainian refugees could be the largest in decades This content was published on Mar 20, 2022 Mar 20, 2022 Switzerland may end up taking in far more Ukrainian refugees than initially expected.
More More Ukraine's embattled leader urges Swiss banks to drop Russian oligarchs This content was published on Mar 19, 2022 Mar 19, 2022 The embattled leader urged Switzerland to take a stronger stance on Russian oligarchs, saying they help finance war crimes in his country.
More More Ukrainian officials shame Nestlé over Russia presence This content was published on Mar 19, 2022 Mar 19, 2022 Ukraine's top government officials have accused the Swiss multinational of being complicit in Russia’s "war crimes" in their country.
More More How to counter lies and propaganda in war zones This content was published on Mar 18, 2022 Mar 18, 2022 Disinformation has proved a powerful weapon in the Ukraine war. What's fuelling this digital assault on truth and what can be done about it?
More More Swiss banks count cost of Russia sanctions This content was published on Mar 17, 2022 Mar 17, 2022 "Banking can be a dangerous business if you deal with countries that are not democratic".
More More Swiss extend blacklist over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Mar 16, 2022 Switzerland has extended its list of sanctions against individuals and entities over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
More More Switzerland's S permit for refugees from Ukraine This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Mar 16, 2022 Ukrainians fleeing the war will be granted an S permit upon arrival in Switzerland. It's the first time this permit will be issued.
More More Swiss step up financial and trade sanctions against Belarus This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Mar 16, 2022 Switzerland has extended economic sanctions against Belarus in line with a decision by the European Union.
More More Swiss businessman helps Ukrainian refugees This content was published on Mar 16, 2022 Mar 16, 2022 Swiss entrepreneur Guido Fluri chartered a plane to evacuate Ukrainian refugees.
More More Russian clients have up to CHF200 billion in Swiss banks This content was published on Mar 15, 2022 Mar 15, 2022 Swiss banks hold about CHF150 billion to CHF200 billion ($160-$214 billion) in assets belonging to Russian clients.
More More War in Ukraine reaches former Swiss colony of Shabo This content was published on Mar 14, 2022 Mar 14, 2022 Exactly 200 years ago Swiss settlers founded the wine-growing colony of Shabo in Ukraine.
More More Russian oligarch Vekselberg hit with US sanctions This content was published on Mar 14, 2022 Mar 14, 2022 US targets yacht and private jet belonging to Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, who is resident in Switzerland.
More More Switzerland plans online registration for Ukrainian refugees This content was published on Mar 14, 2022 Mar 14, 2022 Officials are planning online registration for Ukrainian refugees after long queues at Swiss federal asylum centres at the weekend.
More More Experts warn of hit to economy without Russian oil and gas This content was published on Mar 13, 2022 Mar 13, 2022 Renouncing Russian oil and gas would have serious consequences for the Swiss economy, an expert has told a Sunday newspaper.
More More Ukraine refugees: federal asylum centres overrun This content was published on Mar 12, 2022 Mar 12, 2022 Swiss federal asylum centres have reported extremely high numbers of refugees from Ukraine registering for protected S status.
More More Parmelin raises concern over sanctions on commodities This content was published on Mar 12, 2022 Mar 12, 2022 Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin has warned of the global consequences should sanctions be imposed on Russia for the commodities trade.
More More Swiss finalise decision on ‘S permit’ for Ukrainian refugees This content was published on Mar 11, 2022 Mar 11, 2022 More details were presented on Friday about the temporary permit to allow Ukrainians to live and work in Switzerland.
More More Authorities advise Swiss citizens to leave Russia This content was published on Mar 11, 2022 Mar 11, 2022 The foreign ministry has advised Swiss citizens in Russia to leave the country, unless they have an urgent reason to stay.
More More Switzerland approves CHF80 million in emergency aid for Ukraine This content was published on Mar 11, 2022 Mar 11, 2022 The Swiss government has ramped up its humanitarian support to victims of the war in Ukraine.
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More More Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland This content was published on Apr 5, 2022 Apr 5, 2022 Switzerland has lifted all of its Covid-19 pandemic restrictions as fears subside about the Covid burden on hospitals.
Ukraine… and other crises This content was published on Apr 5, 2022 Apr 5, 2022 A quarter of Ukraine's population have had to flee their homes. There has been an outpouring of solidarity towards Ukraine. But at what price?
More More Ukraine war sparks European debate on merits of neutrality This content was published on Apr 4, 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Various European nations with a history of military non-engagement are re-thinking their positions – including Switzerland.
More More Ukraine refugees struggle to exchange cash into Swiss francs This content was published on Apr 2, 2022 Apr 2, 2022 Banks are refusing to convert Ukrainian cash from refugees into Swiss francs.
More More War and sanctions impact steel traders in Lugano This content was published on Apr 1, 2022 Apr 1, 2022 Ticino is an important world centre for trade in metal products from Eastern Europe. The conflict in Ukraine and sanctions are having an impact.
More More Switzerland to drop all remaining Covid restrictions This content was published on Mar 30, 2022 Mar 30, 2022 The last remaining public health measures to tackle Covid-19 in Switzerland will be lifted as of April 1.
More More Credit Suisse denies hiding assets of oligarchs This content was published on Mar 4, 2022 Mar 4, 2022 Credit Suisse says a request for investors to destroy certain documents is “in no way linked to the recent implementation of additional sanctions”...
More More Credit Suisse asks investors to destroy documents linked to oligarch yacht loans This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 The FT says the Swiss bank asked hedge funds and other investors to destroy loans documents relating to its richest clients’ yachts and private jets.
More More Prosecutor calls for maximum fine for Credit Suisse This content was published on Feb 24, 2022 Feb 24, 2022 Switzerland's second-biggest bank is accused of aggravated money laundering and subsidiary support of a criminal organisation.
More More Credit Suisse client data leak sparks political storm This content was published on Feb 22, 2022 Feb 22, 2022 The “Suisse Secrets” controversy has led to a debate on the global role of the Swiss financial sector.
More More EU Parliament group suggests blacklisting Switzerland after Credit Suisse leaks This content was published on Feb 22, 2022 Feb 22, 2022 The largest group in the European Parliament has called for a review of Switzerland’s banking practices after leaks of Credit Suisse documents.
More More Swiss banking secrecy law clashes with freedom of speech This content was published on Feb 21, 2022 Feb 21, 2022 Journalists publishing leaked data of Credit Suisse bank clients could face up to five years in prison under Swiss law.
More More Vast leak alleges Credit Suisse accounts held by corrupt officials and criminals This content was published on Feb 20, 2022 Feb 20, 2022 A global investigation by media outlets has uncovered dozens of accounts at Credit Suisse allegedly held by corrupt officials and criminals.
More More ‘Pandora Papers’ shed more light on activities of Swiss financial advisors This content was published on Oct 4, 2021 Oct 4, 2021 The leaked 'Pandora Papers' exposes the role of Swiss lawyers, accountants and consultants in managing the wealth of powerful clients.
More More Hollywood gives Swiss bankers a bad rap This content was published on Apr 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 The director of the Swiss national film archives explains how Hollywood is helping to keep clichés about dishonest Swiss bankers alive.
More More Are Swiss banks really chopping environmental devastation from trade financing? This content was published on Mar 15, 2021 Mar 15, 2021 Banks financing Switzerland’s commodity trading sector are starting to reevaluate the environmental impact of their business.
More More Does dirty money need banking secrecy to thrive? This content was published on Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Despite progress in the fight against money laundering, some feel that Switzerland could still do more.
More More How Swiss banks are bouncing back This content was published on Jul 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019 Banking secrecy is over, but Swiss banks are still managing to attract large flows of capital from other countries.
More More Experiencing audience-free ‘phantom culture’ Experiencing audience-free ‘phantom culture’ This content was published on Apr 5, 2022 Apr 5, 2022 Phantom culture is like phantom pain - the culture is there, even if the audience belonging to it is missing.
More More How Ukraine affects other humanitarian crises This content was published on Apr 5, 2022 Apr 5, 2022 In a few short weeks, a quarter of Ukraine’s population has been displaced. 'Inside Geneva' asks what this means for other refugee crises.
More More Geldcast update: Ukrainian refugees cannot exchange cash for Swiss francs This content was published on Apr 2, 2022 Apr 2, 2022 In the latest Geldcast podcast, economist Fabio Canetg discusses some of the possible solutions.
More More The sounds of the Covid generation This content was published on Apr 1, 2022 Apr 1, 2022 How has the Covid-19 pandemic influenced today’s sounds and the current generation of Swiss musicians?
More More We’re on TikTok! This content was published on Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 Got a minute, maybe two? Come visit us on TikTok for behind-the-scenes footage showing how we work!
More More The birth of modern democracy in the heart of Europe This content was published on Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 The "Swiss Revolution" brought democracy to Switzerland. It was an uprising against the aristocracy – and the beginning of a long journey.
More More Switzerland says sorry! This content was published on Mar 25, 2022 Mar 25, 2022 In a new satirical video format, Swiss comedian and director Patrick Karpiczenko apologises for Switzerland's transgressions.
More More How neutral is Switzerland, really? With unilateralism on the rise in global politics, Switzerland is finding it more difficult to interpret its neutrality.
More More Swiss solutions for storing the energy of tomorrow The global challenge is not only to produce more energy from renewable sources, but also to store it efficiently and sustainably.
More More The fight for gender equality in Swiss art institutions Art museums are still mostly occupied by works made by men. Awareness has only recently been raised in Switzerland, stirring the cultural scene.
More More The changing face of International Geneva International Geneva is an important hub for multilateralism. But it is facing some unprecedented challenges.
More More The Swiss Alps are beautiful, but are they biodiverse? The demands of a growing human population often clash with the needs of nature, a fact that regularly sparks political debate in Switzerland.
More More Why the world should take note of the Swiss apprenticeship model Some consider the system the “gold standard” in vocational training.
More More French, German, Italian, Romansh, English: How do the Swiss talk to each other? Switzerland's cultural scene is linguistically intertwined.
More More Can Swiss watchmakers survive more disruption? You no longer need a watch to know what time it is. Where does that leave the Swiss watch industry?
More More In space exploration, Switzerland punches above its weight A Nobel Prize for the country’s astrophysicists is a reminder Swiss scientists are at the forefront of space research.
More More How did Switzerland become Switzerland? The most important chapters in Swiss history up to 1848 1848 saw the creation of the Swiss federal state and a unique democratic island in the sea of monarchist Europe.
More More Swiss CO2 emissions: Small country, big footprint The much-lauded Swiss quality of life has a dark side – namely levels of consumerism and convenience that jack up the national carbon footprint.
More More Why Switzerland is struggling to guarantee pensions for the next generation Switzerland faces a unique obstacle when it comes to preventing the pension system from collapsing with time.
More More The long road to women’s suffrage in Switzerland Swiss women had to wait until 1971 until they got the right to vote. Why did it take so long?
More More Why Switzerland needs workers from abroad Switzerland is an attractive place to work and the country needs specialists. But work permits can be hard to come by.
