April 7, 2013 – 14:04 As tension ratchets up in the Korean peninsula, Switzerland has made it clear to the parties involved that it is ready to host talks between them, the Swiss foreign ministry confirmed on Sunday. “Switzerland is always ready to support the search for a solution, should […]
by Matthew Allen, swissinfo.ch April 7, 2013 – 11:00 The rising influx of foreign students to Swiss universities is bringing more international talent to the country. But the debate on who foots the bill for welcoming such bright young minds is tying academics and legislators in knots. Switzerland prides itself […]
April 3, 2013 – 20:11 A mystery which has been puzzling space scientists for more than 80 years may be on the verge of an explanation, thanks to the $2 […]
by Daniele Mariani, swissinfo.ch Tunis Apr 1, 2013 – 13:25 The funds of former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali frozen in Switzerland may soon return to Tunisia. But it […]
Mar 30, 2013 – 10:44 Switzerland is the most innovative country in Europe, comfortably ahead of second-placed Sweden, according to an annual study by the European Union. The Innovation Union […]
Mar 28, 2013 – 15:06 Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli has lost a court battle to protect its gold foil-wrapped Easter bunnies being imitated by a German rival. Lindt, […]
by Mohamed Cherif, swissinfo.ch Mar 27, 2013 – 11:00 The aim of international sanctions is to de-escalate and solve conflicts, but there must be no hidden agendas, says Hans-Christof von […]
by Andrea Ornelas and Marcela Aguila Rubin with input from Simon Bradley, swissinfo.ch Mar 27, 2013 Since the end of the Cold War the United Nations Security Council has increasingly […]
Mar 26, 2013 – 17:07 The Swiss Federal Office for Migration has extended fast-track decision-making to asylum seekers from Kosovo and Georgia. Cases not needing clarification will be considered within 48 hours and deportations will take effect soon afterwards. A similar procedure was instituted in August 2012 for asylum seekers […]
by Michèle Laird, swissinfo.ch Mar 21, 2013 – 11:00 Switzerland is home to several crowdfunding platforms generating millions of francs from peer-to-peer financing. swissinfo.ch looks at how the online phenomenon is taking root. Recent projects in Switzerland, such as the revival of a legendary watchmaking company, the building of a […]
Mar 20, 2013 – SWISSINFO Switzerland had the sixth most asylum requests of any country in 2012 – the most since 1999 – and requests were up eight per cent […]
By Tarek Fatah, QMI Agency First posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Noordin Mengal Noordin Mengal, left, and Mehran Marri, right, with columnist Fatah protesting in Geneva, Switzerland, which is hosting the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The two young Balochistan leaders live in exile — Mengal […]
by Veronica DeVore, swissinfo.ch Mar 15, 2013 – 21:42 Roma and other minorities forcibly sent back to Kosovo from Switzerland after the Kosovan war ended are not being cared for […]
by Simon Bradley, in Geneva, swissinfo.ch Mar 14, 2013 – Switzerland has vowed to improve its human rights record and has accepted 100 suggestions by other states at the UN Human Rights Council. Activists commend the Swiss authorities’ inclusive approach but say they lack “political courage”. The final report of […]
by Urs Geiser, swissinfo.ch Mar 8, 2013 Foreigners seeking permanent residency in Switzerland must speak one of the country’s four national languages, according to a government proposal. The bill includes […]
The Jakarta Post, Indonesia’s recent participation in the Mustermesse Basel (Muba) trade fair in Switzerland has received a “Gold Certificate” award for its innovative and entertaining pavilion. The award was […]
by Rachid Khachana in Doha, swissinfo.ch Mar 4, 2013 While serving in diplomatic posts across the Arab world, the current Swiss ambassador to Qatar found that speaking the local language […]
by Jeannie Wurz, swissinfo.ch Mar 1, 2013 – 15:31 Half the nine- to 16-year-olds in Switzerland have been exposed via the Internet to sex pictures, depictions of violence, or cybermobbing, or have had contact with strangers, according to a study by the University of Zurich. Parents in Switzerland are to […]
Feb 28, 2013 – 21:31 The Swiss Papal Guards have marked the ofiicial resignation of Pope Benedict after seven years in office. In a symbolic gesture, the sentry closed the […]
Several people have been killed or wounded during a shooting at a factory in Lucerne, Switzerland, police have said. The Telegraph UK A hotline was set up for families and […]