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Putin hiding Olympian lover and their four children in 'very secure' Switzerland chalet

Alina Kabaeva, one of the most decorated gymnasts in history who won Olympic gold, is hiding in a private chalet "somewhere" in the country, which is famous for its neutrality

Irish Mirror

Putin hiding Olympian lover and their 4 children in 'very secure' Switzerland chalet

Alina Kabaeva, 38, and her children have reportedly been hidden by Russian president Vladimir Putin in a chalet in Switzerland for the duration of the war in Ukraine, say sources

Daily Mirror

Abandoning neutrality, Switzerland backs anti-Russia sanctions-but it comes with a price

Switzerland's newly adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions, blowing a wind of panic through the raw materials market in particular.

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Switzerland adopts new EU sanctions on Russia

The Swiss government on Friday widened sanctions against Russia in step with further measures imposed by the European Union, tightening exports and financial services to the country over the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.

Reuters

Familiar Formula from Switzerland Named World’s Best Cheese

A Gruyere from Switzerland was named Thursday as the top cheese for the second consecutive time in the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin. The cheese from Bern, Switzerland, made its maker, Michael Spycher of Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, a three-time winner. Spycher also won in 2020 and 2008. The cheese,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Familiar formula from Switzerland named world's best cheese

A Gruyere from Switzerland has been named the world’s best cheese for the second consecutive time in the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin

The Independent UK

ICC to Start ‘Active’ Probe Into War Crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said Wednesday an active probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine "will immediately proceed" after his office received the backing of 39 countries. The countries include all EU member states, as well as Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and several Latin American countries.…

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Western envoys, allies walk out on Lavrov speech to UN rights forum

More than 100 diplomats from some 40 Western countries and allies including Japan walked out of a speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the top U.N. human rights forum on Tuesday in protest over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Thousands protest in Zurich to support Ukraine

Thousands took to the streets on Monday in Zurich, Switzerland's biggest city, where the iconic city hall and Grossmuenster church were lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to express support for Ukraine after the Russian invasion.

Reuters

Switzerland adopts wholesale EU sanctions against Russia

Measures do not undermine neutrality principle as Switzerland says it is acting in defence of international law

The Guardian - UK

France's Jura region, a wild land with a rich heritage

Located on the border with Switzerland, France's Jura region is a wild open land, a paradise for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Only a few hardy souls come to attempt the Grande Traversée, a hiking-skiing route more than 100 kilometres long. It sets off from Mouthe, the coldest village in France.…

France 24

Swiss ban entry for five oligarchs close to Putin - government

Switzerland has banned five oligarchs close to Russian President Vladimir Putin from entering the country, Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter told a news conference after neutral Switzerland adopted EU sanctions on Russia.

Reuters

Ukraine seeks UN investigation into alleged Russia war crimes

Ukraine and its allies on Monday called for a United Nations inquiry into possible war crimes committed by Russia during its military actions in Ukraine.

Reuters

Latest Ukraine news: Guterres says dialogue must remain open

Russia-Ukraine news from February 28: UN General Assembly held its first emergency session in decades over Ukraine.

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Neutral Swiss poised to freeze Russian assets - president

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that it was "very probable" that neutral Switzerland would follow the European Union (EU) on Monday in sanctioning Russia and freezing Russian assets in the Alpine country.

ABC News

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine will release prisoners with combat experience to 'compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war' — as it happened

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says prisoners who have real combat experience will be released from jail and will be able to "compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war".

The Independent UK

Sanctions vs. neutrality: Swiss fine-tune response to Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Switzerland’s much-vaunted neutrality to the test — and along with it, the country’s traditional role as international intermediary and reputation as a safe haven for the assets of Russia’s richest and most powerful

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The Russian Federation has invaded neighbouring Ukraine on three fronts in a brash reassertion of power. Hundreds have died in the initial assault and millions are being uprooted right now.

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Swiss in solidarity with West on Russia, but wants to help 'keep channels open'

Switzerland will act in solidarity with the West to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine while maintaining its traditional neutrality potentially to mediate in the dispute, government officials said on Friday.

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Swiss Fondue Robot Out to Cause a Stir in Paris

Switzerland's national dish is fondue, a simmering pot of heartwarming melted cheese -- that can now be prepared, stirred up and served by a robot, thanks to some hi-tech wizardry. A Swiss team has been beavering away on Bouebot, the robotic creation putting a futuristic twist on an Alpine tradition,…

Bangkok Post

Swiss fondue-making robot out to cause a stir in Paris

SIERRE: Switzerland's national dish is fondue, a simmering pot of heartwarming melted cheese -- that can now be prepared, stirred up and served by a robot, thanks to some high-tech wizardry.

Reuters

Swiss sharpen measures targeting Russia

Switzerland will tighten its measures against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, President Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday, although the measures will not include an immediate freeze of the billions of francs held by Russians in Swiss accounts.

Reuters

Swiss refrain from immediate sanctions against Russia

Switzerland has refrained from immediate sanctions on Russia following its breach of Ukraine's sovereignty, the government said on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Sinclair's Q4 Revenue Misses Consensus Due To Cyber Incident, Absence Of Political Revenue; Hikes Dividend

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (NASDAQ:SBGI) reported a fourth-quarter FY21 revenue decline of 2% year-on-year to $1.48 billion, missing the consensus of $1.56 billion. Lost revenues due to the cyber incident and the absence of political revenues in a non-political year affected the revenue growth. Total advertising revenues of $383 million decreased 31% Y/Y.…

The Guardian - UK

Credit Suisse leak: three largest parties call for EU to assess Switzerland risk

Three biggest groups in European parliament support possible move to high-risk list for money laundering

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