A close friend of the Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has been attacked by men throwing eggs and yogurt in Geneva.
Ivan Zhdanov is touring Europe with a mock up of the cell Navalny is spending his time in in Russia.
Over the weekend, Zhdanov was attacked twice.
It’s believed people hired by a pro-Putin network with links to the Kremlin carried out the assault.
The police were called both times, but were unable to find the attackers.
The replica of the cell can be seen on the Place des Nations.
G7 protest becomes violent
Geneva remains on edge after anti-G7 demonstrations descended into violence ahead of the summit in neighbouring Evian yesterday evening.
G7 summit opens today
The G7 summit opens today in Evian, just across Lake Geneva, with Emmanuel Macron welcoming Donald Trump and other world leaders at the Hôtel Royal.
Voters reject 10m, but accept tougher military rules
Voters have rejected the ‘No to 10 Million’ initiative. But commentators say the strength of the yes vote is still a cause of concern for the government.
Iran/US deal set to be signed in Geneva
A major diplomatic breakthrough appears to have been reached in the Middle East, and a deal will be signed in Switzerland.
More Sunday shopping in Geneva
Geneva voters have narrowly backed two controversial measures.
Thousands join feminist marches
Thousands of people across the country have taken part in feminist strike events calling for equal pay, an end to gender-based violence and greater rights for women.
