There’s a renewed push for the Swiss government to class Hamas as a terrorist organization.
The Security Commission in the House of Representatives wants to ban Hamas and impose sanctions on the group.
The commission says the recent attacks proves Hamas is a terrorist organisation.
The foreign minister, Ignazio Cassis, says it could be possible the government takes a position similar to that it’s made with Al-Qaeda and it will be discussed by the Federal Council.
American tourist rape trial in Geneva
In Geneva, rare CCTV footage was shown in court this week during a rape trial.
Pro Israel and Palestian protestors clash in Zurich
Yesterday evening, around 100 people gathered peacefully on Zurich’s Rathausbrücke for a permitted pro-Israel demonstration under police protection.
Tourist office eyes Canadians as new market
Switzerland is stepping up efforts to attract Canadian tourists, who are traveling less to the United States.
Oysters for Christmas markets destroyed
Be careful of oysters at the Christmas markets.
Swisscom kills 3G
Swisscom will switch off its 3G mobile network by the end of this year, ending a technology more than 20 years old.
Geneva swimmers break world record
Six swimmers from a Geneva-based club have set a new Guinness World Record by completing the first-ever relay swim along Lake Geneva and back.
