Switzerland will not join the international task force to trace the money of Russian oligarchs

Switzerland will not join the international task force to trace the money of Russian oligarchs

The Swiss parliament today rejected joining the working group on Russian elites, proxies and oligarchs (REPO). 80 lawmakers voted in favor of joining, while 101 voted against. The Swiss government also does not want to join this group proposed by the Greens. Switzerland’s conservative parties believe that accession would be incompatible with Switzerland’s traditional neutrality … Read more

Activists in Switzerland initiate a referendum on waiving sanctions against Russia

Activists in Switzerland initiate a referendum on waiving sanctions against Russia

The country’s largest party – the Swiss People’s Party – has started to implement an initiative to preserve Switzerland’s neutrality. The party calls for changes to the country’s constitution, stating that “it is forbidden to join any military alliances, as well as to prohibit imposing or joining sanctions against any regimes”. An exception is allowed … Read more

El Tony Mate: Redefining the Energy Drink Market with Vorarlberg Support

El Tony Mate: Redefining the Energy Drink Market with Vorarlberg Support

10.04.2024 05:30 (Akt. 10.04.2024 08:00) Refreshment meets tradition: Pfanner bottles El Tony Mate. ©Lisa Mathis for Pfanner, Intelligentfood Schweiz AG El Tony Mate: Why a Swiss drink is compared to Red Bull and how it is redefining the energy drink market with Vorarlberg support. The energy drink market is being revitalized by a new success … Read more

“This Is Not an Embassy” Starring Retired Ambassador Wu Jianguo – A Political and Cultural Theater Production Invites Discussion

“This Is Not an Embassy” Starring Retired Ambassador Wu Jianguo – A Political and Cultural Theater Production Invites Discussion

“This Is Not an Embassy” invites retired ambassador Wu Jianguo to star, adding to the authenticity and topicality of the play. (©Claudia_Ndebele, courtesy Ministry of Culture) [Reporter Ling Meixue/Reporting from Taipei]The world’s first theater work “This Is Not an Embassy” that directly addresses Taiwan’s national positioning and diplomatic situation will be held at the “Festival … Read more

This Is Not an Embassy: Retired Ambassador Wu Jianguo Stars in Groundbreaking Play

This Is Not an Embassy: Retired Ambassador Wu Jianguo Stars in Groundbreaking Play

“This Is Not an Embassy” invites retired ambassador Wu Jianguo to star, adding to the authenticity and topicality of the play. (©Claudia_Ndebele, courtesy Ministry of Culture) [Reporter Ling Meixue/Reporting from Taipei]The world’s first theater work “This Is Not an Embassy” that directly addresses Taiwan’s national positioning and diplomatic situation will be held at the “Festival … Read more

Swiss Alps: Five of six missing skiers dead – 2024-03-13 02:15:23

Swiss Alps: Five of six missing skiers dead
 – 2024-03-13 02:15:23

Five of the six Swiss skier who had been missing since yesterday Saturday in the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of 3,706 meters, were found deadannounced today the police in the canton of Valais (southwest), who are continuing the search to find the sixth. Bad weather conditions had earlier complicated the search and rescue operation, … Read more

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Calls for Peace Summit in Switzerland with Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Calls for Peace Summit in Switzerland with Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stressed the importance of considering peace in Ukraine at this time with Russia. In his words “it’s time to think about peace in Ukraine”. In an interview with “Sky News Arabia” he emphasized that the door is open for Russia to appear at the second summit on peace, which is … Read more

India to Lift Most Tariffs: “Watershed” Trade Deal with European Nations Expected to Generate $100 Billion Investment and One Billion Jobs

India to Lift Most Tariffs: “Watershed” Trade Deal with European Nations Expected to Generate $100 Billion Investment and One Billion Jobs

Exclusive: India Seals Game-Changing Trade Deal with European Nations Exclusive: India Seals Game-Changing Trade Deal with European Nations Expanding Horizons and Boosting the Economy India flag, stock market, exchange economy, and Trade, oil production, container ship in export and import business and logistics. Texbr | Istock | Getty Images A “Watershed” Deal Paves the Way … Read more

Billionaire Petter Stordalen Refuses to Pay 200 Million Tax Claim: Unveiling Hypocrisy and Tax Cheating

Billionaire Petter Stordalen Refuses to Pay 200 Million Tax Claim: Unveiling Hypocrisy and Tax Cheating

On Monday this week, billionaire Petter Stordalen had to appear in the Oslo district court because he refuses to pay a tax claim of 200 million. As a result, many gained momentum and brought out a Stordalen quote from 2018: – I feel that the tax burden in Norway is reasonable and that makes me … Read more

Consequences of Zurich Airport Runway Extension on Southwest Germany: Referendum Results and Potential Impacts Revealed

Consequences of Zurich Airport Runway Extension on Southwest Germany: Referendum Results and Potential Impacts Revealed

The airport in Zurich (archive image). Photo: IMAGO/Steinsiek.ch/IMAGO What consequences will the extension of the airport runways in Zurich have for southwest Germany? There was a corresponding referendum in Switzerland. The runways at Zurich Airport can be extended northwards into Germany and westwards. In a referendum in Zurich, the majority of those eligible to vote … Read more