Russian Post suspends ground deliveries to Europe
Russia's Post is temporarily delivering parcels to 24 European countries only by air, according to a corresponding notice that appeared on the postal service’s website. "The temporary change in …
Switzerland
Sanctions not prevent Switzerland from fulfilling its obligations to Russia and Georgia
Switzerland continues to fulfill its mandate obligations towards Russia and Georgia. Moscow and Tbilisi have had no diplomatic relations since August 2008.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister goes to Geneva
The head of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry went to Geneva. As part of the trip, Jeyhun Bayramov will take part in the next session of the UN Human Rights Council.
AZAL to resume Baku-Geneva flights
The national air carrier of Azerbaijan (AZAL) is resuming flights en route Baku-Geneva-Baku starting from September 30. The flights in this direction …
Iranian foreign ministry summons Swiss ambassador
Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned Switzerland’s envoy in Tehran for a social media post showing a "fake" flag of Iran instead of …
Switzerland joins EU price cap for Russian oil
The Swiss authorities have joined the price caps for Russian oil and petroleum products set by the European Union, the Federal Council, the Swiss government announced. "The Federal Council today aligned its sanctions regime on …
Swiss bank freezes almost $20bln in Russian assets
Swiss bank Credit Suisse blocked over $19 billion in Russian money, according to SonntagsZeitung newspaper. By doing so, Credit Suisse alone reportedly froze a third of all declared Russian assets in Switzerland. …
Switzerland joins EU’s 9th package of Russian sanctions
Switzerland has joined the EU's 9th package of sanctions against Russia, the Swiss Federal Council said. Following the European Union, Switzerland has imposed restrictions on exports to Russia of certain …
Switzerland expects oil price to rise to $110 per barrel
According to the forecast of the Swiss bank UBS Group AG, this year, oil prices will go up due to the continued underinvestment of the oil industry and the significant growth of the Chinese economy. The bank's analysts expect Brent …
Switzerland expands Russia's sanctions lists
Switzerland, following the EU, introduced new sanctions against Russia, 141 individuals and 49 legal entities were blacklisted, the Swiss government said in a statement. "Switzerland, making changes to the sanctions lists on …
Switzerland joins new EU sanctions against Russia
Switzerland joins new EU sanctions introduced against Russia in connection with the special military operation in Ukraine, the country’s Federal Council said on Friday. "The EU agreed on 3 December to apply new sanctions …
Holcim divests business in Russia
Holcim said on Wednesday it would exit Russia, adding that the business there would then operate independently under a different brand. Holcim sold its Russian unit to the local management team, it added. The sale will have no …
All World Cup quarter-final participants known after Portugal defeats Switzerland
Portugal defeated Switzerland 6:1 in the Round of 16 match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday, becoming the last nation to qualify for the tournament’s quarterfinal. The goals for Portugal were scored by Goncalo Ramos …
Switzerland defeats Serbia, South Korea stuns Portugal at 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Switzerland defeated Serbia 3-2 in its final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s group stage and became the last national team to advance to the tournament’s knockout stage. The goals for Switzerland were scored by Xherdan …
Switzerland joins eighth package of European anti-Russian sanctions
Switzerland, following the EU, has imposed another, already the eighth package of sanctions against Russia due to a special military operation in Ukraine. This message was spread by the country's government - the Federal Council, …
Switzerland joins EU sanctions against Iran
Switzerland has decided to adopt the European Union's sanctions on alleged delivering Iranian drones to Russia, the government said in a statement on Wednesday. However, the economic affairs and foreign affairs departments decided …
Germany asks Switzerland to allow ammo exports to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht sent a letter to her Swiss counterpart Viola Amherd, with a request to allow shipments of 35mm ammunition for German-made Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, German newspaper Spiegel reported. …
Switzerland may join sanctions against Iran
The Swiss authorities may join the new European sanctions imposed on a number of Iranian individuals and entities, including the morality police, Swiss Economy Minister Fabian Mayenfisch said. According to him, the Ministry is …
Eleven countries in UN Human Rights Council session condemn Russophobia
Eleven participants in the 51st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council came up with a joint statement condemning discrimination against Russians and Russian speakers on Monday. The statement, co-sponsored by Russia, Belarus, …
Bayramov expresses gratitude to Switzerland for organising meeting with Armenian FM
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting with Swiss State Secretary Livia Leu in Geneva on October 3, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. During the meeting Bayramov expressed gratitude to …
