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.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
