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Toblerone to see major change as company removes famous mountain from its bars

There are strict laws around what Swiss images can be used to market products not made in the country. Swiss goods often fetch a higher price than those made elsewhere

Wales Online

Toblerone to redesign packaging after failing to meet ‘Swissness’ rules

The change to wrappers will be made to avoid violating the “Swissness Act”, which demands that products using national images are made in the country

Evening Standard

Matterhorn no more: Toblerone to change design under ‘Swissness’ rules

Alpine mountain image will be replaced with more generic summit when some of chocolate bar’s production moves out of country

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Germany also wants Switzerland's Leopard 1 tanks - Swiss newspaper

In addition to Leopard 2 tanks, German armaments company Rheinmetall wants to buy 96 Leopard 1 tanks from Swiss defence firm Ruag to send to Ukraine, the Swiss newspaper Tages- Anzeiger reported on Saturday.

Reuters

Hiker buried in avalanche with only arm free spotted waving by rescue helicopter

A missing hiker was filmed by a member of the rescue team on a helicopter as they spotted him desperately trying to wave to them with his only free arm after being buried in an avalanche in Switzerland

Daily Mirror

Switzerland Eases Syria Sanctions

Switzerland said on Friday it will ease sanctions imposed on Syria to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, especially to those affected by the February 6 earthquake, following similar measures announced by the United States and the European Union. So far, humanitarian organizations receiving federal funding for their activities on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany seeks to buy mothballed Swiss Leopard 2 tanks

The Swiss government says Germany wants to buy mothballed Leopard 2 battle tanks from Switzerland to replace tanks that Berlin and its Western allies are sending to Ukraine

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Prue Leith urges ‘compassionate assisted death’ as UK Dignitas membership soars

The television presenter wonders who would want to spend their last days travelling to an ‘impersonal institution in a foreign country’.

The Independent UK

Swiss case accuses bankers of hiding Putin's wealth

Putin's critics speculate that Russia's president could be among the world's wealthiest people.

Fortune

A stolen coffin and $600k ransom: Why two men robbed Charlie Chaplin’s grave

Forty-five years ago, in March of 1978, the illustrious filmmaker’s coffin disappeared from the cemetery at Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland

The Independent UK

In surprise result, Italy's left picks Elly Schlein to rebuild party

Italy's opposition centre-left Democratic Party (PD) picked Elly Schlein, a 37-year-old U.S.-Italian national who grew up in Switzerland, to be its new leader and rebuild the group after its election rout last year.

Reuters

Report: 'Embezzled' Lebanese Cash in Swiss Banks

Banks in Switzerland are holding a substantial amount of the millions of dollars Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh is accused of embezzling, Swiss media reported on Sunday. Salameh, 72, faces investigations related to suspicions of money laundering and illicit enrichment in Lebanon and abroad after he amassed a fortune…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bad breath could be warning sign of ‘deadly’ heart disease - and ways to lower risk

Researchers at the Global Health Institute in Switzerland have identified a link between bad breath and coronary heart disease

Daily Mirror

Outside UN office, diplomats pay tribute to Ukraine on invasion anniversary

At a sombre ceremony outside the United Nations office in Geneva on Friday, ambassadors from countries allied with Ukraine observed a minute of silence and voiced their support for Kyiv as they marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Reuters

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Asian tourists expected to boost Swiss tourism in 2023

Asian travellers are expected to support the recovery of the Swiss tourism industry this year after American visitors pulled the sector out of its pandemic doldrums in 2022, the Swiss national tourism association said on Thursday.

Liverpool Echo

Europe's safest holiday destinations as picturesque city comes out on top

A picturesque German city has been named as the 'safest city'

Reuters

Threatened by war, Ukrainian paintings find safe haven in Switzerland

When Russia sent troops into Ukraine a year ago, the director of the Kyiv National Art Gallery had only one thing on his mind: the safety of the paintings.

The Independent UK

Nearly 1m people apply for asylum across EU in 2022, up 50 per cent from 2021

The EU Agency for Asylum said 966,000 asylum applications were made in the 27 EU countries as well as in Norway and Switzerland last year

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Daily Record

Europe's safest cities for travellers as one is 'lovely' holiday spot

One German city, which is known for its beet halls, has been ranked as the safest in Europe for single tourists.

Reuters

Swiss prepare new 140 million franc aid package for Ukraine and Moldova

The Swiss government is seeking parliamentary approval to send 140 million francs ($151 million) in further humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Moldova, the government said on Wednesday.

The News Lens

When Switzerland Was the Location of Choice for Chinese Espionage

In the 1960s, Switzerland stood at the center of a global Chinese espionage network. Many Taiwanese diplomats could be blackmailed into collaboration because they had relatives living in China.

France 24

War in Ukraine tests long-standing neutrality of some European nations

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 not only brought war to Europe once again but saw Sweden and Finland formally apply for NATO membership, a decided shift away from the long-standing policies of neutrality cherished by several European countries.

Bangkok Post

Swiss may face referendum on keeping cash

Swiss citizens are likely to vote in a future referendum on whether to enshrine the availability of cash in the constitution.

The Conversation

Hiring more social scientists could be the solution to Canada’s innovation issue

Canada has been dealing with an innovation problem for decades. We are currently ranked 15th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) following Japan, France, Finland and Singapore. Switzerland is ranked first.

Reuters

Swiss seek to confiscate $140 million linked to ex-Ukraine President Yanukovich

Switzerland has launched proceedings to confiscate more than 130 million Swiss francs ($140.89 million) linked to the entourage of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich who was deposed in 2014.

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