Seven Swiss nationals, including six dual nationals, were able to leave the Gaza strip yesterday through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt. They have been taken into consular care at the Swiss Embassy in Cairo.
Egypt had announced that around 400 people were expected to cross the border yesterday.
One Palestinian-Swiss dual national is still awaiting evacuation and four others have decided to stay for the time being, according to the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Mountain attraction record broken
Vaud's Glacier 3000 has broken its all-time attendance record before its financial year even closes, with roughly 265,000 visitors expected — up two-thirds in a decade
Inadequate protection for cyber attacks
Only 42% of Swiss small and medium-sized businesses feel adequately protected against cyberattacks, down from 55% a year earlier, according to the 2025 SME Cybersecurity study
Climate change inaction criticised
Green Party president Lisa Mazzone has accused the Federal Council of doing nothing on climate after Switzerland's hottest summer on record
Vaud budget for next year announced
Vaud has unveiled a 2027 budget with a deficit of CHF 356 million, despite CHF 65 million in fresh savings
Earthquake readiness to be tested
Geneva and Vaud will host Switzerland's first large-scale European earthquake exercise from 6 to 9 October
Telecoms operator hacked
Swiss operator Salt has confirmed hackers stole personal data belonging to its mobile customers
