The government has backed a parliamentary demand to do more to help with mine clearing in Ukraine.
The government says Switzerland is already clearing mines - and has the expertise with the army and the Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Demining.
It’s also providing mine clearing courses, being held in Switzerland and Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government says around 40% of the country is contaminated by mines or unexploded munitions.
Swiss office reopened in North Korea
Switzerland reopened its diplomatic office in Pyongyang yesterday — the first visit by a Federal Councillor to North Korea in more than twenty years
UBS leaving Switzerland would have negative effect
Geneva's financial sector is warning that losing UBS would be bad for Switzerland, even as its banks post strong growth driven by Middle Eastern fortunes
Cancelled hearing in Crans Montana
Jessica Moretti will no longer face her husband in court next week
Annemasse commercial areas hopeful for new tramline extension
Shopkeepers in Annemasse are counting on the extended tram line to win back the Geneva customers they say have deserted the town centre
UDC candidate screening underway
The UDC is putting its eight candidates to succeed Guy Parmelin through a job-interview-style screening
Swiss internet quality beats near neighbours
Swisscom and Sunrise have both scored "exceptional" in a yearly internet quality test, beating all their German and Austrian competitors
