Switzerland is taking significant steps to update its network of aging nuclear shelters, which have become increasingly important amid global instability, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The nation, ahead of its European neighbors like Germany due to a 1963 law, guarantees every one of its nine million residents, including foreigners and refugees, a...
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 "Switzerland blocks Polish firm from exporting ammo after Ukraine violation")
Switzerland blocks Polish firm from exporting ammo after Ukraine violation
Switzerland has long touted its neutrality in world affairs, and Swiss law bans exports of Swiss-owned or Swiss-made military hardware to countries in conflict. However, the Swiss government has backed European Union economic sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. read more The Swiss government banned exports to a Polish military...
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Ukraine ‘disappointed’ at Swiss support for China-Brazil peace plan
Ukraine expressed “disappointment” on Monday at Switzerland’s support for a peace plan put forward by China and Brazil aimed at ending more than two and a half years of war with Russia. “We find the logic behind this decision difficult to comprehend,” a Foreign Ministry statement said, noting that Ukraine had organised a global peace...
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Switzerland praises China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -Switzerland’s foreign affairs ministry voiced support for a Chinese-led peace plan to end the Ukraine war, saying on Saturday that its view on such efforts had significantly changed, a position Kyiv said was disappointing and illogical. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in its third year, the two sides to the...
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 "Switzerland mulls ending centuries-old neutrality amid growing animosities between Russia & Europe")
Switzerland mulls ending centuries-old neutrality amid growing animosities between Russia & Europe
While Switzerland has maintained neutrality since 1515, a study committee recommended the country’s government work on a ‘common defence capability’ with the EU and NATO read more Amid the growing animosities between Russia and Europe, Switzerland is rethinking its centuries-long neutral stance over global conflicts. In a bombshell report published on Thursday, a group of...
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Euro 2024 teams hit with more than €1.2m in fines by UEFA
National football associations represented in this summer’s European Championship have been fined more than €1.2million by organisers UEFA during the tournament group stages. The fines, which total €1,293,645 (£1,097,328; $1,635,123), relate to the national side’s supporters during the matches, but host nation Germany were fined twice for their failure of “protection of the playing area”...
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Euro 2024 state of play: Who needs what to reach the knockout stage?
The final round of group games at Euro 2024 get underway today (June 23) and there is an enormous amount to play for as teams battle to reach the knockout stage. Of the 24 countries competing, only Poland (who have been eliminated) and Spain and Portugal (both topping the group) are assured of their finishing...
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NFL games, repeat re-lays: Why pitches have been so bad at Euro 2024
It was a concerning moment for England fans when, early in their 1-1 draw with Denmark, Kyle Walker slipped, took a huge chunk out of the Frankfurt turf and briefly looked in some trouble. Ultimately, the worst Walker had to deal with was a change of boots, but a disintegrating surface became a repeated theme...
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Euro 2024 state of play: Tables, schedule and what you may have missed
Euro 2024 is in full swing and already it has delivered drama, stunning goals and hard-fought matches. The group stage will run until a week today, June 26, when eight of the 24 competing national teams will be eliminated. The top two sides in each of the six groups will advance to the knockout stage,...
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Patriot missiles intended for Switzerland to go to Ukraine, Swiss outlet reports
U.S.-made missiles for the Patriot air defense system manufactured for Switzerland are to be delivered to Ukraine despite contractual obligations, the Swiss outlet Blick reported on June 19, citing undisclosed sources. According to Blick, Bern has an order totaling $340 million with Washington for the PAC-3 variant of the missile. Sources told the outlet that...
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Which players are at risk of suspension at Euro 2024?
Follow live coverage of Germany vs Hungary, Croatia vs Albania and Scotland vs Switzerland at Euro 2024 today Kylian Mbappe received a bizarre yellow card during France’s 1-0 win against Austria at the European Championship after breaking his nose. The 25-year-old collided with Kevin Danso’s shoulder as the match neared its conclusion, falling to the...
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World leaders meet in Switzerland for Russia, Ukraine peace talks – Trending News
World leaders and high-ranking officials from over 90 governments convened for a two-day summit in a Swiss mountaintop resort over the weekend, more than two years after Russia attacked Ukraine, with the aim of ending the biggest European crisis since World War II. According to a final communiqué issued by most of the nations...