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Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:17:15 GMT
Ex-minister urges Swiss government to reject Trump's Board of Peace
Former Swiss foreign minister Micheline Calmy-Rey calls on the government to reject the invitation to join US President Trump's Board of Peace and criticises the Swiss government's behavior at the World Economic Forum. + Get the most important news f...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:37:39 GMT
Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation
The responsible committee in the House of Representatives has rejected a popular initiative that would transfer naturalisation regulations to the federal government and shorten deadlines. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox T...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:12:35 GMT
Italy protests release of Crans-Montana bar owner
The Italian government is protesting the decision by a Valais court to release the owner of Le Constellation car in Crans-Montana from pre-trial detention. It has summoned the Italian ambassador to Switzerland back to Rome. + Get the most important n...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:41:27 GMT
UN Human Rights Council launches Iran probe
The UN Human Rights Council has launched an urgent investigation following the repression of demonstrations in Iran. On Friday in Geneva, it also strongly deplored the violence and called on the Iranian authorities to prevent extrajudicial executions...

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:10:35 GMT
Bandidos-Hells Angels: gunman sentenced to 8 years in Swiss prison
A gunman involved in the shootout in May 2022 between Bandidos and Hells Angels bikers in a bar in Geneva's Plainpalais district was sentenced on Friday to 8 years in prison. The Criminal Court imposed sentences on two other protagonists. A fourth wa...

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