Diesel oil slick spreads across Lake Zurich

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Switzerland lifts sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall

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Jun 22, 2025

Switzerland is lifting economic sanctions on Syria, but targeted measures against figures linked to the former regime remain in place.

Between 10,000 and 20,000 demonstrators in solidarity with Gaza in Berne

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Thousands march in Bern calling for Gaza ceasefire

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Jun 22, 2025

More than 10,000 people – or up to 20,000, according to organisers – marched through central Bern on Saturday afternoon in support for Gaza.

Tens of thousands of people at Zurich Pride

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Zurich Pride draws large crowds amid financial strain

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Jun 22, 2025

Following US President Donald Trump’s attacks on diversity initiatives, Zurich Pride fears more sponsors could pull out and is now facing financial difficulties.

Photo of Donald Trump speaking in conference.

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Switzerland ‘deeply alarmed’ by Middle East escalation

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Jun 22, 2025

Switzerland has voiced serious concern over rising tensions in the Middle East, and the UN chief says he is ‘alarmed’ by US strikes on Iran.

Electricity: Switzerland among the most expensive countries in the world for consumers

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Switzerland among world’s most expensive for household electricity

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Jun 21, 2025

According to a study by the comparison site Verivox, based on data from Global Petrol Prices, Switzerland came in tenth out of 143 countries.

Europeans call on Iran to negotiate with Washington

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Geneva nuclear talks: European ministers urge Iran to reopen dialogue with US

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Jun 21, 2025

Friday’s talks in Geneva showed openness to dialogue, but Iran ruled out talks while Israeli strikes continue.

Sudan: UN warns of the effects of deterioration

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UN warns of escalating crisis in Sudan as violence spreads

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Jun 21, 2025

Speaking in Geneva on Friday, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged all sides in the conflict to protect civilians.

For Cassis, the global situation has helped the European dossier

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Global uncertainty boosts Swiss-EU talks, says Cassis

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Jun 21, 2025

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland’s talks with the European Union (EU) have been boosted by the current difficult global situation.