Russia, EU and Switzerland
Switzerland defends decision to omit subsidiaries from Russian sanctions
Switzerland is "unequivocally committed" to sanctions against Moscow, the government said on Friday, after it decided not to adopt in full a package of European Union measures, a move the U.S. ambassador called disappointing.
US laments ‘disappointing’ Swiss decision not to fully adopt latest EU sanctions against Russia
The United States says it is disappointed with a decision by the Swiss government not to adopt all measures in the latest round of European Union sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Switzerland fully joins 14th package of EU sanctions against Russia
On Wednesday, 16 October, the Swiss Federal Council approved the remaining measures from the 14th package of European Union sanctions against Russia, which were introduced in June. Source: the Swiss government,
Switzerland Won’t Implement the EU’s Russia Sanctions on Subsidiaries
Switzerland has decided not to fully implement the latest package of European Union sanctions against Russia, saying Swiss law already allows measures to prosecute subsidiaries of companies based in the country.
Swiss Defend Decision Not to Adopt Latest Russia Sanctions in Full
Switzerland on Friday said it was "unequivocally" committed to sanctions against Russia after Bern decided not to adopt in full the latest package of restrictions imposed by the European Union. The Swiss government this week said it would opt out of a requirement that targets subsidiaries of companies operating in third countries,
Neutral Switzerland signs declaration to join European Sky Shield initiative
Switzerland has signed up to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), the government said on Friday, a project which seeks ...
Switzerland phased out nuclear power in 2017, reconsidering ban now
The country is reconsidering its stance due to winter energy security and climate concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Watches of Switzerland Group Marks Its Centennial
Brian Duffy, the company’s chief executive, reflects on growth, philanthropy and a new opportunity in jewelry.
Dylan Deschamps earns freeski big air bronze for Canada at World Cup opener in Switzerland
Freestyle skier Dylan Deschamps of Quebec City held off Finnish opponent Elias Syrja to pick up a bronze medal at the ...
Switzerland to supply Ukraine with three demining vehicles
The Swiss government has decided to supply Ukraine with three demining vehicles. Source: Swiss media outlet Blick; European ...
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Halloween in Switzerland in 2024
Many expats, particularly north Americans, may be surprised to discover that Halloween is not a big event in Switzerland. But ...
Switzerland’s Voters Face Another Health-Care Fight, Poll Shows
Switzerland is facing yet another public-opinion battle on health-care financing as a first poll showed that a quarter of the ...
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Fulbright Specialist award sends MSU’s Allison to Switzerland for cross-cultural exchange
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University Associate Professor of Sociology Rachel Allison has earned a prestigious ...
EU not an 'a la carte menu', members tell Switzerland
EU ministers on Tuesday rejected a push by non-member Switzerland to add a clause to bilateral agreements under negotiation ...