Tag: Swiss
A Swiss agency accused of espionage and targeted by several investigations in France and Switzerland
Several investigations have been opened in France and Switzerland against the “king of detectives” for acts of espionage and the dissemination of false information. Mario Brero, a 77-year-old Genevan, and…
the essential role of Switzerland between Washington and Tehran
This is a shadowy role but of keen importance in this period of regional crisis in the Middle East. Switzerland, a neutral country, and its embassy in Tehran, have acted…
only voluntary easy Jet employees will operate flights to Israel
More than six months after the start of the war in Gaza, the conflict continues to disrupt air traffic. Although many companies have resumed their flights to Tel Aviv, we…
From Senegal to Belgium, news tour from French-speaking media
In The Accent of Others, five journalists from Swiss Radio Television (RTS), Radio Canada, France Bleu, RFI and RTBF present most of the news from public French-speaking media. – He…
Russians and Belarusians will not march at the opening ceremony in Paris
Russian and Belarusian athletes were already deprived of flags and national anthems at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and now they are deprived of the opening ceremony, in a decision…
life sentence required against former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko
The historic trial of Ousman Sonko, in Switzerland, is entering its home stretch. The former Gambian Minister of the Interior is accused of crimes against humanity, torture, kidnapping and even…
The Swiss voted themselves one month’s additional pension – the government and parliament opposed | Foreign countries
Voters took advantage of the Swiss system of direct democracy. Yesterday, Sunday, the Swiss voted in favor of raising pensions. 58 percent of the voters supported increasing pensions with one…
The Swiss come out in favor of paying a thirteenth month for retirees
Employees do have a thirteenth month, so why shouldn’t retirees have a 13th pension? Switzerland took the plunge this Sunday. With 58% yes according to the first results, the Swiss…
Swiss National Bank, president Thomas Jordan resigns
(Finance) – The president of the Swiss National Bank, Thomas Jordanhas decided to resign at the end of September 2024, after 12 years in the role and three years before…
Swiss literature is not limited to Joël Dicker – L’Express
Christian Kracht makes these somewhat defeatist remarks in his excellent new novel, Eurotrash : “There was no music or cinema or literature, there was absolutely nothing in Switzerland, except a…