Switzerland takes its seat on the UN Security Council next year as one of the 10 non-permanent members.
The inclusion has been criticised by some politicians who believe sitting on the council threatens Switzerland’s neutral status.
The seating plan has been unveiled – Switzerland will sit between Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
The government says it will use its position to back sustainable peace, the protection of civilians in war zones and promote transparency.
Pensioners flee Switzerland
More and more pensioners are deciding to live outside Switzerland as this county is just too expensive – especially for healthcare.
Weather switch worries bee keepers
Following the worries the wine makers are having with the cold weather – bee keepers also say the spring harvest of honey is under threat as bees are not foraging in the low temperatures.
Man injured in snow grooming accident
A man is in critical condition after the snow grooming machine he was driving fell 400 meters down a slope.
Lack of oxygen in lake
There are worries the winter wasn’t cold enough to allow for the mixing of the waters of Lake Geneva.
Restaurant owner claimed CHF250k in covid loans
A restaurant owner in canton Lucerne is in court accused of fraud. During the pandemic, he claimed CHF 250,000 in emergency loans.
Waves of job cuts at UBS
A leak suggests waves of job cuts are coming at UBS.
