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.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
