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Switzerland rejects Spain's request to send Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine

Switzerland said on Friday it has rejected a request from Madrid to allow Spain to re-export Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine.

Reuters

Cacti replacing snow on Swiss mountainsides due to global heating

Invasive species proliferating in Valais is encroaching on natural reserves and posing a biodiversity threat

The Guardian - UK

Cleverly urged to act as Swiss set to return millions in seized funds to Russia

MPs have written to the Foreign Secretary demanding a challenge to Switzerland over a ruling to hand back laundered funds to UK-sanctioned Russians.

The Independent UK

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Bristol Airport launches Zurich flights to link city with Switzerland and Alps

Bristol is apparently one of the most popular UK cities for Swiss visitors

Bristol Post

Analysis-Swiss neutrality on the line as arms-for-Ukraine debate heats up

Switzerland is close to breaking with centuries of tradition as a neutral state, as a pro-Ukraine shift in the public and political mood puts pressure on the government to end a ban on exports of Swiss weapons to war zones.

Reuters

Bristol Airport flights to Switzerland launched, creating 'huge' trade opportunity

Switzerland’s national airline SWISS is planning to increase the frequency of it service between the South West transport hub and the country’s financial centre

Birmingham Post

Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts: ‘I know people who support the war. They keep their mouths shut’

Regarded as one of the world’s best soloists, Gringolts remains in exile after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now in Australia, he talks about speaking out where other performers have stayed silent

The Guardian - AU

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Swiss lawmakers visit Taiwan, say they want closer ties

A group of Swiss lawmakers has met with Taiwan’s president and said their government wants to deepen political relations

The Independent UK

Avalanches in Austria, Switzerland Kill Five

Avalanches in Austria and Switzerland have left five people dead, leading officials to warn on Saturday of the risks posed by particularly unstable snow cover. Three of those killed were visiting Austria's Alpine regions. "One winter sports enthusiast was killed in an avalanche in Kaltenbach on Saturday," a police spokesman…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Perth Parrots Floorball Club to represent Team Scotland in EuroGames 2023 in Switzerland

The competition seeks to engender inclusiveness and community, encouraging participation regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation or physical ability

Daily Record

Liberian warlord's trial concludes in Switzerland

The appeal hearings of a former Liberian rebel commander convicted of war crimes concluded on Friday in a trial that was broadened in its final stages to include crimes against humanity for the first time in Switzerland.

Reuters

Experts reveal how many TikTok views needed to make average Irish salary

Ireland is ranked 8th on the list, with Switzerland in first and Turkey in 40th position

Irish Mirror

Diogo Monteiro's Leeds United loan route, 18-month test of patience, elegant and very skilled

Leeds United secured the signing of teenage defender Diogo Monteiro as their first piece of business on transfer deadline day and LeedsLive have spoken to two people who have watched him closely

Leeds Live

First new Tyne and Wear Metro train hit by 'technical glitch' that halts journey to North East again

The train was due to arrive in the North East this week, but has instead been sent back to the Stadler factory in Switzerland to fix a fault

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The Independent UK

Panel seeks to allow re-exports of Swiss weaponry to Ukraine

A parliamentary panel in Switzerland has recommended waiving a law that bars countries from re-exporting Swiss armored vehicles, weapons and other war materiel to Ukraine for its defense against Russia

Reuters

Hot air balloons soar over snowy Swiss town

Tucked in a valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the sleepy Swiss town of Chateau d'Oex emerges from its slumber to host a hot-air balloon festival that draws thousands of spectators and flying enthusiasts.

Daily Mirror

Boy, 7, dies after swallowing a button battery while on holiday in Portugal

The boy, from Switzerland, was on a holiday break in Portugal when he swallowed the button battery. Doctors were able to remove the battery but he later sadly died

Daily Mirror

Granit Xhaka shares triumph as Edu and Oleksandr Zinchenko react to award win

Granit Xhaka is in fine form for Arsenal and, after helping them beat Manchester United on Sunday, he jetted off to Bern to pick up an award for his performances with Switzerland

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Reuters

Explainer-How to correctly re-export German tanks

Poland and several other countries have said they want to supply Ukraine with German-made Leopard 2 tanks for its defence against Russia but German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has held back so far from sending them or allowing other NATO countries to do so.

Chronicle Live

Best Newcastle Airport holiday deals for May and June 2023 including Majorca, Ibiza and Greece

See our guide to some of the best holiday offers flying from Newcastle Airport in May and June 2023

France 24

Davos 2023: Is the EU energy crisis affecting the green transition?

The energy and cost of living crises were on top of the agenda at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos. Has the rush to cut off Russian fossil fuels helped or hindered European efforts to transition to green energy? We speak to Anders Opedal, the head of Norwegian energy…

The Independent UK

At Davos, Thunberg visit spotlights lack of climate action

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Thursday slammed corporate bigwigs meeting in Davos, Switzerland for “prioritizing greed and short term economic profits” over people affected by the climate crisis

Daily Mirror

Ukraine President Zelensky says Vladimir Putin could be dead in bombshell speech

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, urging his allies to send more weapons to his army before new Russian offensives

ABC News

How an Australian coach helped mould Roger Federer into one of the greatest athletes of all time

Roger Federer retired as perhaps the greatest tennis player of all time, but he might never have got there without the help of his Aussie coach.

Salon

Sinema, Manchin back filibuster at Davos

The senators flew to Switzerland to attend ritzy conference filled with billionaires

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