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Swiss veto German request to re-export ammunition to Ukraine - paper

Neutral Switzerland has held up German arms deliveries to Ukraine by blocking the re-export of Swiss-made ammunition used in Marder infantry fighting vehicles that Kyiv would like to get, Swiss paper SonntagsZeitung reported.

Reuters

Ukrainian refugees queue for food in wealthy Switzerland

Hundreds of Ukrainians lined up for food handouts in central Zurich on Saturday as wealthy Switzerland struggles to cope with the arrival of around 40,000 refugees since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.

Reuters

Vladmir Putin's 'lover' spotted wearing 'wedding ring' as she comes out of hiding

Alina Kabaeva, 38, posed with gymnasts in one image, a "ring" finger on her right hand is visible - in Russia, couples wear their wedding ring on that finger

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Perth curlers jet out to Switzerland for World Senior Championships

Mairi Milne, Wendy Johnston, Katie Loudon and Edith Hazard are all set to sweep into action in Geneva

Daily Record

Switzerland: Authorities Give Green Light To First Legal Cannabis Sale Pilot Project In Basel

On May 15, 2021, an amendment to the Federal Narcotics Act came into force in Switzerland, a

Benzinga

Chinese Firms In New GDR Rush To Realize Global Dreams

Key takeaways: Six domestically listed Chinese companies have announced plans to issue GDRs in Europe over the last month Four Chinese companies with existing GDRs in London have received scant interest from investors, with extremely low trading volumes. By Tina Yip

Benzinga

Japan, Switzerland agree to keep tough sanctions on Russia

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis says his country has joined the international community in implementing tough sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, but that does not mean it has abandoned its traditional neutrality

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Cryptocurrency firm linked to Philip Hammond still lacks UK approval

Former chancellor’s hopes of $15m windfall from stake in Copper Technologies at risk

The Guardian - UK

Treasure Of 1,200 Ancient Roman Coins Found By Amateur Archeologist May Have Been Sacrifice To Gods

Daniel Luedin, was searching a forest with a metal detector near Bubendorf when he made the discovery in September 2021.

Zenger

Tyre Extinguishers strike SUVs in Switzerland and Netherlands

‘The chances of waking up with lentils in your tyres are increasing’ warns campaign group

The Independent UK

Egypt: Mubarak's Family Hails Swiss Decision to Release Funds as 'Full Exoneration'

Swiss prosecutors dropped an 11-year investigation into alleged money laundering and organized crime by Egyptians close to late former President Hosni Mubarak, toppled by the January 2011 uprising. The office of the Swiss attorney general said Wednesday that despite the numerous "inquiries and having transferred 32 million Swiss francs to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Novavax's COVID-19 Vaccine Approved In Switzerland

Swissmedic, the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products, has granted conditional marketing authorization for Novavax Inc's (NASDAQ:NVAX) Nuvaxovid COVID-19 Vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older. The vaccine, also known as NVX-CoV2373, is the first protein-based vaccine authorized for use in Switzerland. The Swissmedic decision was based on two pivotal Phase 3 clinical…

Benzinga

Europe's First CBD Spa Opens In Switzerland - Next To 'Toblerone Mountain'

By Franca Quarneti, via El Planteo.

Benzinga

Swiss adopt latest round of EU sanctions on Russia

Switzerland has adopted the latest round of European Union sanctions against Russia and Belarus for Moscow's military aggression against Ukraine, the government said on Wednesday, keeping the neutral country in line with EU measures.

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Granit Xhaka explains why his relationship with Arsenal fans will always be damaged

The Switzerland international has endured a turbulent six-year spell with the Gunners that has seen the midfielder recover from his foul-mouthed on-pitch tirade aimed at his own fans

Manchester Evening News

Inside Tina O'Brien's family skiing trip to the Alps as she swaps the cobbles for the slopes

The Sarah Platt star hit the slopes in Switzerland with her daughter Scarlett who is joining Waterloo Road

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Election Mission to Begin Deploying Observers in Lebanon

A delegation from the European Union election observers on Monday wrapped up a six-day visit to Lebanon during which they discussed the deployment of observers ahead of the upcoming May 15 parliamentary elections in the crisis-hit country. The observer mission said it will start deploying 30 observers throughout Lebanon later…

Reuters

Swiss vaccination panel chief says he was kidnap victim

The head of Switzerland's vaccination advisory commission has identified himself as the victim of a brief kidnapping last month that led to a fatal shootout with police.

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Coronation Street's Tina O’Brien enjoys ski trip in Switzerland with husband and daughter

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien and her family jetted off to Switzerland for some skiing and family time

Asharq Al-Awsat

200 European Observers For ‘Transparent’ Monitoring of Lebanon’s Elections

Around 200 observers from the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) will be deployed in Beirut and all regions to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections on May 15, EU EOM Chief Observer, Gyorgy Holvenyi announced on Thursday after a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the Presidential Palace.…

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Swiss have frozen $8 billion in assets under Russia sanctions

Switzerland has so far frozen some 7.5 billion Swiss francs ($8.03 billion) in funds and assets under sanctions against Russians to punish Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, government official Erwin Bollinger said on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Snowboarder shows how phone's safety feature saved his life after he fell 15ft

Tim Blakey appeared on Good Morning Britain as he spoke about his experience of snowboarding alone in Switzerland when the ground gave way beneath him and he fell

The Independent UK

Medical experts divided over new Canadian law offering assisted suicide to the mentally ill

‘In psychiatry, really all you have is the patient’s story’

Reuters

Balloon tank parked outside U.N. to protest Ukraine, other bombings

A life-sized tank made out of colourful balloons was parked outside the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday to protest the bombing and shelling of civilians in urban areas of Ukraine and elsewhere.

The Conversation

Why Russia has put the rouble on a gold standard – but it's unlikely to last

The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, has surprisingly announced a fixed price for buying gold with roubles. With a price of RUB5,000 (£45.12) for a gram of gold, to my knowledge it’s the first time that a nation’s currency has been expressed in “gold parity” since Switzerland decided…

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