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Switzerland legalizes medical cannabis

Swiss patients can legally consume cannabis with a prescription beginning next week, Swiss government officials announced.

Swiss government proposes steps away from neutrality

Why Russia is threatening to sue a Swiss newspaper, when Covid will peak across the country, and more in our roundup of Swiss news from July 16 - 19.

Switzerland expands sanctions against Russia

It has been more than 100 days since Russia invaded Ukraine and provoked a war that has garnered global attention.

Switzerland – a mix of democracy and federalism

The first version of the Swiss constitution was a breakthrough on the road to democratization.

Switzerland joins UN Security Council

The U.K.’s Prince Andrew sells his Swiss chalet, Bern is criticized for refugee housing, and more in our roundup of Swiss news from June 7 – 10.

Switzerland refuses to send tanks to Ukraine

For the second time in a month, Switzerland has refused to produce war materials which other European countries have ordered – citing that if the material is used to fight in the Russo-Ukrainian war, Switzerland will have violated its own neutrality clause.

How Switzerland’s views on refugees have evolved

More than 40,000 Ukrainian refugees have been welcomed with open arms by Switzerland, which historians say breaks with Switzerland's tradition of being closed to those fleeing repression and war.

Will Switzerland ever join NATO?

Russia’s war against Ukraine has not swayed the historically neutral Switzerland from joining NATO, but some Swiss officials are contemplating a closer relationship with the alliance.

Switzerland destroying Covid vaccines

Roche releases monkeypox tests, Russians are still vacationing in Switzerland, and more in our roundup of Swiss news from May 24 - 27.

Swiss voting results: Border control, organ donation and more

The results are in from Switzerland’s weekend vote and the country is in for some changes; but overall, Swiss citizens want to keep things status quo.

America begins squeezing Switzerland over Russian assets

We've excerpted an editorial from AltSwiss on how the Helsinki Commission has focused its microscope on Switzerland again – this time, accusing the nation of buddying up to Putin.

Amid war, Switzerland is pushed to define neutrality

After Switzerland banned an export of ammunition to help Ukraine’s war efforts, politicians are calling for the famously neutral country to redefine how far neutrality extends.

No vaccine, no problem: Switzerland re-opens to all visitors

Swiss living expenses surge, recreational cannabis trials begin and more in our roundup of Swiss news from April 29 - May 3.

Is Switzerland treating Ukrainian refugees fairly?

Swiss President Cassis meets Japanese Prime Minister, Swiss banks criticized and more in our roundup of Swiss news from April 12 – 19.

Switzerland freezes Russian oligarchs’ assets

New cycling laws, Swiss life expectancies and more in our roundup of Swiss news from April 1 - 5.

A return to normal? Switzerland lifts all Covid restrictions

Switzerland is lifting the last of its Covid-19 restrictions this week, meaning that life in the Alpine nation will appear as it did before the coronavirus pandemic arrived more than two years ago.

Cannabis: Will Switzerland be the next to legalize?

Three months ago, Malta became the first country in the European Union to legalize cannabis for personal use – a move that some lawmakers say has opened the door for legalization in Switzerland and perhaps, across the continent.

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