Tag: Switzerland
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Switzerland hopes to conclude free-trade negotiations with India in 2023
The negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Switzerland will resume in February this year when the Swiss trade secretary will be on a visit to New Delhi.
January 9, 2023 -
50 UN members condemn Chinese government’s oppression of Uyghurs
Fifty United Nations member states issued a joint statement condemning the Chinese government's oppression of Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan.
November 2, 2022 -
Noida businessman wrongly detained at Abu Dhabi airport returns
Praveen Kumar, along with his wife, had taken a flight from Delhi on October 11 for a trip to Switzerland. They had to change the flight at Abu Dhabi airport for Switzerland. But the Abu Dhabi police took Praveen Kumar into custody, mistaking him for a criminal they were searching for, while his wife was sent back to India.
October 16, 2022 -
Switzerland ready to host Ukraine-Russia negotiations
According to RTS, Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Bern crowd via video link from Kyiv and thanked Switzerland for its solidarity with Ukraine.
March 20, 2022 -
Political Asylum
It is a dilemma to balance perceptions of national security with the justification for humanitarianism. Retrospective ethical judgements are arrived at more easily. The same yardstick will apply to Indias stand on refugees fleeing from the brutal Myanmar army earlier and today, whose return to their homeland looks far from certain.
July 23, 2021 -
Maximum flood warnings issued in Switzerland
Swissinfo reported that the major cities such as Basel and Bern are also facing high flood risks
July 17, 2021 -
Switzerland knocks France out in penalty shootout
Switzerland's goalkeeper Yann Sommer denied French striker Kylian Mbappe's spot-kick on Monday to earn his side the victory
June 29, 2021 -
The most beautiful lakes in Switzerland
Switzerland holds six percent of Europe's entire freshwater stock, which the country works hard to preserve! From swimming, fishing, and water skiing to sightseeing cruises, each lake offers a unique set of fun-filled activities.
January 20, 2021 -
Planning your next escape to Switzerland?
With snowy alps, beautiful lakes and gorgeous architecture, Switzerland will leave you with a suitcase full of memories!
August 2, 2020 -
Will fully cooperate: FIFA chief after Switzerland authority begins criminal proceedings
A criminal case has been initiated by a Swiss Special Federal Public Prosecutor over FIFA chief's dealings with Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber.
July 31, 2020 -
Switzerland reports 500 Coronavirus deaths, cases cross 20,000
In the past 24 hours, the country has conducted nearly 7,000 tests, including 975 that were positive, the health ministry said.
April 5, 2020 -
Use loot to set up a karuna-virus fund
Switzerland has been a haven for hiding wealth for centuries, at least since the 18th century. In 1934, the Swiss banking secrecy was codified through passing its Federal Act on Banks and Savings Banks.
March 25, 2020 -
Switzerland to vote on LGBT discrimination proposal
She said that on the Rainbow Map of 49 countries' respect for LGBT rights, Switzerland ranks just 23rd.
February 9, 2020 -
Donald Trump arrives in Davos hours before impeachment trial reopens
Business leaders attending the forum will be keen to tout their awareness on climate change but are likely also to be concerned by the state of the global economy whose prospects, according to the IMF, have improved but remain brittle.
January 21, 2020 -
Iran FM Javad Zarif will not attend 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos
The World Economic Forum, held annually at Davos, is a meeting in which world leaders discuss economic matters. This year’s summit will take place on January 21- 24.
January 21, 2020 -
Davos 2020: Greta Thunberg, Donald Trump to offer opposing visions at climate-focused summit
The four-day gathering of the world's top political and business leaders in the Swiss Alps gets underway seeking to meet head-on the dangers to both the environment and economy from the heating of the planet.
January 21, 2020 -
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro not to attend World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum, held annually at Davos, is a meeting in which world leaders discuss economic matters. This year's summit will take place on January 21- 24.
January 9, 2020