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.
More More Up to 60,000 Ukrainians could seek refuge in Switzerland This content was published on Mar 11, 2022 Mar 11, 2022 Between 50,000-60,000 Ukrainians could seek protection in Switzerland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the Swiss justice minister.
More More Will Russia’s leaders be brought to justice for Ukraine war crimes? This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 Mar 10, 2022 As the International Criminal Court opens an investigation on Ukraine, we look at the chances of Russia’s leaders being held to account for the war.
More More Swiss schools prepare for Ukrainian children This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 Mar 10, 2022 As Switzerland prepares to host over 5,000 refugees, many schools across the country could soon be taking in children fleeing war-torn Ukraine.
More More Stay or go? Western consumer brands wrestle with Russian dilemma This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 Mar 10, 2022 Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an exodus of well-known western brands from Russia, but not every company has joined the rush.
More More Universities to review Russian research cooperation This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 Mar 10, 2022 Swiss universities should review scientific collaborations with Russian universities and suspend them if necessary, says the sector’s umbrella body.
More More Switzerland condemns Mariupol hospital bombing This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 Mar 10, 2022 Switzerland has condemned the bombing of a children's hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, calling it an "inconceivable act of inhumanity".
More More Swiss Solidarity raises over CHF82 million for Ukraine war victims This content was published on Mar 10, 2022 Mar 10, 2022 The humanitarian charity has raised over CHF82.6 million ($89.1 million) as part of a public fundraising effort for Ukraine.
More More Church bells ring out to protest against war in Ukraine This content was published on Mar 9, 2022 Mar 9, 2022 Switzerland’s main churches have organised a protest against the war in Ukraine.
More More Swiss filmmaker heads back to war-torn Ukraine This content was published on Mar 9, 2022 Mar 9, 2022 When the war started, Marc Raymond Wilkins and his Ukrainian wife fled to Berlin. Now they are back in Ukraine.
Russia invades Ukraine: a changed world This content was published on Mar 8, 2022 Mar 8, 2022 The last time I wrote this newsletter, two weeks ago, the world was a different place. Since then, Russia has invaded Ukraine.
More More Switzerland condemns Russian attacks on press This content was published on Mar 8, 2022 Mar 8, 2022 The Swiss foreign ministry berates Russia for media crackdown after a Swiss journalist is injured and robbed in Ukraine.
More More ‘The Euro-Atlantic security architecture is completely ruined’ This content was published on Mar 8, 2022 Mar 8, 2022 An international security expert explains Switzerland's changing relationship with NATO and how the war in Ukraine has shaken up defence issues.
More More War in Ukraine This content was published on Mar 8, 2022 Mar 8, 2022 Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine – what happens next? ‘Inside Geneva’ tries to see through the fog of war.
More More Switzerland listed as ‘unfriendly’ country by Russia This content was published on Mar 8, 2022 Mar 8, 2022 Russia has drawn up a list of around 50 countries, including Switzerland, that have committed “unfriendly actions” against Russia, its companies...
More More Switzerland makes available 5,000 places for Ukrainian refugees This content was published on Mar 7, 2022 Mar 7, 2022 The Swiss government has allocated 5,000 places in Swiss federal asylum centres for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Opinion What Putin’s invasion means for the future of Switzerland This content was published on Mar 7, 2022 Mar 7, 2022 Neutral Switzerland has taken a clear position with its unprecedented sanctions against Russia. An analysis.
More More Swiss multinationals under pressure to untangle ties with Russia This content was published on Mar 3, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 Swiss companies are distancing themselves from Russia following the deadly attacks on Ukraine and subsequent economic sanctions.
More More Russia sanctions list: What the West imposed over the Ukraine invasion This content was published on Mar 7, 2022 Mar 7, 2022 The measures put in place by US, UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada and Japan so far against individuals and companies.
More More Swiss emergency relief supplies arrive in Ukraine This content was published on Mar 7, 2022 Mar 7, 2022 Around 35 tonnes of emergency aid sent from Switzerland to Ukraine have arrived in the capital, Kyiv.
More More The Swiss-Ukrainian who is staying put in Kyiv This content was published on Mar 6, 2022 Mar 6, 2022 Inna Lysenko sleeps in the corridor of her Kyiv apartment. She is staying in the Ukrainian capital for very personal reasons.
More More Justice minister: Switzerland preparing for Ukrainian refugees This content was published on Mar 6, 2022 Mar 6, 2022 National and cantonal authorities are also counting on the help of private citizens to prepare for the arrival of Ukrainians fleeing the war.
More More Swiss public broadcaster no longer has staff in Moscow This content was published on Mar 5, 2022 Mar 5, 2022 Following the introduction of strict new information laws in Russia, the Swiss public broadcaster SRF no longer has journalists reporting directly...
More More Demonstrations for peace draw thousands in Swiss cities This content was published on Mar 5, 2022 Mar 5, 2022 Huge numbers have marched for the second weekend in a row in Swiss cities to protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine.
More More Finance watchdog orders ‘protective measures’ at Sberbank Switzerland This content was published on Mar 5, 2022 Mar 5, 2022 The Swiss financial regulator has ordered protective measures in anticipation of a risk of “liquidity problems” at the Zurich-based bank.
More More Swiss Ambassador to Ukraine laments “human stupidity” of war This content was published on Mar 3, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 Claude Wild, who was evacuated from Kyiv earlier this week, has also given more details about the diplomatic pull out.
More More The Russian oligarchs’ billions frozen in Swiss banks This content was published on Mar 3, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 Banks and Russian oligarchs grapple with consequences of sanctions that have frozen billions of francs in Swiss bank vaults.
More More UN Human Rights Council holds urgent debate on Ukraine This content was published on Mar 3, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 The Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council is holding an urgent debate on Thursday on the situation in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.
More More Swiss minister in Brussels to discuss rules for displaced Ukrainians This content was published on Mar 3, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 Swiss Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter has repeated her plan to activate a special permit status for Ukrainians fleeing war.
More More Sberbank says Swiss operations unaffected by sanctions This content was published on Mar 3, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 Russian bank Sberbank will function as normal in Switzerland despite the group pulling out of the rest of Europe.
More More Explained: the financial sanctions against Russia This content was published on Mar 3, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 Russia’s war against Ukraine rages on, and the West is stepping up its financial sanctions. What do these measures actually entail?
More More Further Swiss donations and help pledged to Ukraine This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 After the announcement yesterday of an official package of CHF8 million, Swiss cantons, institutions and public have announced further support.
More More Swiss publisher suspends former German top politician over Ukraine conflict This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 Swiss-based publisher Ringier has suspended its cooperation with Germany’s former chancellor, Gerhard Schröder.
More More Swiss trading hub adapts to new wartime reality This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 After Switzerland joined EU sanctions targeting Russia, its commodities trading sector is having to face up to new economic realities.
More More Swiss ambassador to Kyiv leaves Ukraine This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 Switzerland has evacuated its remaining diplomatic staff in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
More More Swiss universities show solidarity with Ukraine This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 The Swiss university and research community says it will do all it can to help academics and students fleeing conflict-torn Ukraine.
More More Swiss to help refugees from Ukraine This content was published on Mar 1, 2022 Mar 1, 2022 Switzerland considers granting special temporary refugee status to people fleeing Ukraine.
More More Ukraine war prompts outpouring of sympathy from Swiss civil society This content was published on Mar 1, 2022 Mar 1, 2022 Several thousand people in Switzerland have again protested against Russia’s attack on Ukraine, amid calls to take in refugees fleeing the conflict.
More More Russia sanctions: Nord Stream 2 fires more than 140 people in Zug This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Mar 2, 2022 Swiss-based company Nord Stream 2, which is in charge of the gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany, has made employees redundant.
More More Aid agencies launch campaign to help Ukraine war victims This content was published on Mar 1, 2022 Mar 1, 2022 Swiss-based Red Cross agencies have appealed for CHF250 million to provide food, water and shelter to millions of people in Ukraine.
More More SWISS cancels flights to Russia until end of March This content was published on Mar 1, 2022 Mar 1, 2022 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will no longer fly to Russia with immediate effect until the end of March.
More More Switzerland backs full EU sanctions against Russia This content was published on Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Switzerland has decided to adopt the full range of sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia.
More More Russia-Ukraine conflict enters the UN Human Rights Council This content was published on Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 The UN Human Rights Council decided on Monday to hold an urgent debate on the deteriorating rights situation in Ukraine following Russia’s attack.
More More Ukraine: ‘A shock for the world, a disgrace for Switzerland’ This content was published on Feb 27, 2022 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.
More More Defence minister unsure other countries would help Switzerland if attacked This content was published on Feb 27, 2022 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.
More More Up to 2,000 Ukrainians could seek refuge in Switzerland This content was published on Feb 26, 2022 Feb 26, 2022 Depending on the duration and intensity of the war, a few hundred or up to 2,000 people could seek refuge in Switzerland.
More More More staff leave Swiss embassy in Kyiv This content was published on Feb 25, 2022 Feb 25, 2022 Switzerland has partially evacuated its embassy in Kyiv as Russian forces close in on the Ukrainian capital.
More More Switzerland condemns Russian ‘invasion’ in strongest terms This content was published on Feb 24, 2022 Feb 24, 2022 The Swiss foreign ministry has issued a statement strongly condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine as an “invasion”.
More More Switzerland advises citizens to leave eastern Ukraine This content was published on Feb 20, 2022 Feb 20, 2022 The foreign ministry has advised Swiss nationals to leave the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
