Switzerland has sent a convoy of aid trucks to the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine.
This is the only country sending aid to the troubled region – the other relief operations are by the UN and the Red Cross.
Thirteen trucks with medical supplies, including ventilators and antigen tests, are heading to the region as it suffers a spike in coronavirus infections. The government says they are not needed here.
The conflict in the Donbas area was triggered after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.
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.
