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The Latest Breaking News from Switzerland

Swiss case accuses bankers of hiding Putin's wealth

Putin's critics speculate that Russia's president could be among the world's wealthiest people.

Fortune

A stolen coffin and $600k ransom: Why two men robbed Charlie Chaplin’s grave

Forty-five years ago, in March of 1978, the illustrious filmmaker’s coffin disappeared from the cemetery at Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland

The Independent UK

In surprise result, Italy's left picks Elly Schlein to rebuild party

Italy's opposition centre-left Democratic Party (PD) picked Elly Schlein, a 37-year-old U.S.-Italian national who grew up in Switzerland, to be its new leader and rebuild the group after its election rout last year.

Reuters

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Report: 'Embezzled' Lebanese Cash in Swiss Banks

Banks in Switzerland are holding a substantial amount of the millions of dollars Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh is accused of embezzling, Swiss media reported on Sunday. Salameh, 72, faces investigations related to suspicions of money laundering and illicit enrichment in Lebanon and abroad after he amassed a fortune…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bad breath could be warning sign of ‘deadly’ heart disease - and ways to lower risk

Researchers at the Global Health Institute in Switzerland have identified a link between bad breath and coronary heart disease

Daily Mirror

Outside UN office, diplomats pay tribute to Ukraine on invasion anniversary

At a sombre ceremony outside the United Nations office in Geneva on Friday, ambassadors from countries allied with Ukraine observed a minute of silence and voiced their support for Kyiv as they marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Reuters

Asian tourists expected to boost Swiss tourism in 2023

Asian travellers are expected to support the recovery of the Swiss tourism industry this year after American visitors pulled the sector out of its pandemic doldrums in 2022, the Swiss national tourism association said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Europe's safest holiday destinations as picturesque city comes out on top

A picturesque German city has been named as the 'safest city'

Liverpool Echo

Threatened by war, Ukrainian paintings find safe haven in Switzerland

When Russia sent troops into Ukraine a year ago, the director of the Kyiv National Art Gallery had only one thing on his mind: the safety of the paintings.

Reuters

Nearly 1m people apply for asylum across EU in 2022, up 50 per cent from 2021

The EU Agency for Asylum said 966,000 asylum applications were made in the 27 EU countries as well as in Norway and Switzerland last year

The Independent UK

Europe's safest cities for travellers as one is 'lovely' holiday spot

One German city, which is known for its beet halls, has been ranked as the safest in Europe for single tourists.

Daily Record

Swiss prepare new 140 million franc aid package for Ukraine and Moldova

The Swiss government is seeking parliamentary approval to send 140 million francs ($151 million) in further humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Moldova, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters

When Switzerland Was the Location of Choice for Chinese Espionage

In the 1960s, Switzerland stood at the center of a global Chinese espionage network. Many Taiwanese diplomats could be blackmailed into collaboration because they had relatives living in China.

The News Lens

War in Ukraine tests long-standing neutrality of some European nations

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 not only brought war to Europe once again but saw Sweden and Finland formally apply for NATO membership, a decided shift away from the long-standing policies of neutrality cherished by several European countries.

France 24

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Bangkok Post

Swiss may face referendum on keeping cash

Swiss citizens are likely to vote in a future referendum on whether to enshrine the availability of cash in the constitution.

The Conversation

Hiring more social scientists could be the solution to Canada’s innovation issue

Canada has been dealing with an innovation problem for decades. We are currently ranked 15th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) following Japan, France, Finland and Singapore. Switzerland is ranked first.

Reuters

Swiss seek to confiscate $140 million linked to ex-Ukraine President Yanukovich

Switzerland has launched proceedings to confiscate more than 130 million Swiss francs ($140.89 million) linked to the entourage of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich who was deposed in 2014.

Wales Online

Wales clinch first win since Switzerland heartbreak with Pinatar Cup triumph

Wales Women began their Pinatar Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines

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Newcastle Herald

A lifelong dream: Teen dancer returns from 'ballet Olympics'

Newcastle's Halle McGregor just returned from Switzerland.

The Conversation

The New International Economic Order stumbled once before. Will it succeed a second time around?

Calls for a new approach to the management of global affairs intensified after the curtain came down on this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held at Davos, Switzerland.

Newcastle Herald

Ryan joins Switzerland ahead of SailGP round in Australia

The Coal Point product, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo and silver in Rio as part of the men's 470 class, will race in Sydney Harbour this weekend.

Birmingham Post

East Midlands Airport gearing up for busy 2023

Daily Mirror

Man with explosives arrested outside Switzerland parliament as capital evacuated

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The Independent UK

Man with explosives arrested outside Swiss parliament

Police in Switzerland’s capital say they have evacuated Parliament and related offices after a man in a bulletproof vest was arrested near one of its entrances and found to be bearing explosives

Daily Mirror

Assisted dying volunteer says she'd 'do it again' after going with woman to end her life

Sue Lawford was probed by Dyffed Powys Police after going with Sharon Johnston - who had been paralysed in a fall - to Switzerland's Dignitas clinic where she ended her life

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