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The unanimous commission of the Council of States also wants to ban Hamas.
October 27, 2023
The Security Policy Commission of the Council of States (SIK-S) has called on the Federal Council to ban the radical Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas.
The Bernina Pass will be closed until Sunday due to rockfall.
October 27, 2023
The Bernina Pass road between Pisciadell GR and San Carlo GR is closed until Sunday due to a rockfall.
The Parliament will be convened for an extraordinary debate on asylum.
October 27, 2023
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) is calling for an extraordinary session of Parliament to be held next week to discuss the new asylum practice for Afghan women, in the event that the Federal Council does not take immediate action.
Parliament Decides on Comeback of Double Names
October 27, 2023
The National Council Commission has expressed support for a wide-ranging amendment to allow couples to take on double-barreled surnames upon marriage, which would also give children more flexibility.
Oil pollution on the Rhine near Birsfelden BL has been stopped.
October 27, 2023
On Friday afternoon, oil flowed into the Rhine below the port of Birsfelden, paralyzing shipping traffic.
Switzerland and France are fighting against smuggling gangs.
October 27, 2023
Switzerland and France have agreed to strengthen their efforts against illegal immigration and smuggling networks.
The Council of States Commission also wants to ban Hamas
October 27, 2023
The Security Policy Commission of the Council of States has reacted to the attack on Israel and wants to ban the radical Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas.
Finance Minister Keller-Sutter meets her colleague Bruno Le Maire.
October 27, 2023
France and Switzerland have announced their intention to strengthen their economic and financial ties.
Switzerland and France have adopted an Action Plan on Migration.
October 27, 2023
Switzerland and France have agreed to strengthen their efforts against illegal immigration.
Federal Councillor Keller-Sutter meets her French counterpart
October 27, 2023
Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter recently met with her French counterpart Bruno Le Maire in Paris to discuss the global economic and financial situation.
Valcambi Exits Industry Association ASFCMP
October 27, 2023
Valcambi and the Swiss Association of Precious Metal Manufacturers and Dealers (ASFCMP) are no longer on the same page.
Advisory Board Resigns Ahead of Bührle Exhibition at Kunsthaus Zürich
October 27, 2023
The Kunsthaus Zurich will open a new exhibition of the Emil Bührle Collection next week.
Expert Criticizes Switzerland for Suing Bruno Manser Fonds
October 27, 2023
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Michel Forst has criticized the Swiss Federal Council in a letter for not doing enough to prevent a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) against the Basel Bruno Manser Fund.
Two Young Asylum Seekers Injure Police Officers in Ticino: A Serious Matter
October 27, 2023
Two 16-year-old asylum seekers attacked police officers in Ticino, Switzerland, on Friday, resulting in three officers being injured, according to the Ticino Cantonal Police.
Approximately 60 Percent of National Council Members Have a Municipal Background
October 27, 2023
Around 60 percent of the National Councilors and Councilors elected in the national elections of 2023 bring a local political background to the Federal Palace.
Switzerland Criticized for Suing Bruno Manser Fund
October 27, 2023
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Michel Forst has criticized the Swiss Federal Council in a letter for not doing enough to prevent a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) against the Basel Bruno Manser Fund.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden Projects 10.4 Million Loss
October 27, 2023
The Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden has budgeted a loss of 10.4 million Swiss francs in its state finances for 2024.
Police Shut Down Trust Company in Lugano, Switzerland
October 27, 2023
The Ticino Cantonal Police announced on Friday that a trust company has been closed in the Lugano TI region.

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