The Israeli general strike has closed embassies and international missions.
The embassy in Bern says no consular services are available and the country’s mission to the UN in Geneva is also shut.
The largest union in Israel has ordered all government workers to strike in protest of the government’s plan to change judicial rules which critics say is an anti-democratic step.
Italian news agencies say the embassy in Rome is also closed as well as other diplomatic premises across the world.
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.
