The Swiss government has submitted to parliament its proposal to ban Palestinian militant group #Hamas from Switzerland for five years. buff.ly/4dRIZBS

How good are you at spotting #fakenews? The #Swiss do not seem to be particularly good at separating truth from lies, according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives). Full article 👉 buff.ly/3ZaDhXq

The storms in June and July caused damages estimated at CHF125 million ($147 million) for canton Valais in southern Switzerland. These concern mainly streams, the Rhône River, road and agricultural infrastructure, and forests. #Swiss #Switzerland buff.ly/3ASrEKr

The stolen explosives were intended for “loosening blasting for the purpose of rock removal” for the construction of the dual carriageway in northern Switzerland buff.ly/4gfQW5i #Swiss #Switzerland

The cure of an HIV patient in Geneva was confirmed by an article in the scientific journal Nature Medicine. The virus has not been detected in him for 32 months. buff.ly/4cQVOuR

Logitech International co-founder Daniel Borel's attempt to oust Wendy Becker, chair of the board of directors, has once again failed. buff.ly/4cTS6R2 #Swiss #Switzerland

The Swiss government opted for an extension of the S Protection refugee status because the situation in Ukraine has not yet stabilised on a lasting basis, it explained. It follows a similalr move by the EU. buff.ly/47aYthX

Swiss pensioners abroad are generally happy with their lives but Swiss nationals who live and work overseas are less satisfied than the average citizen, the latest SBC opinion poll “How are you, Switzerland?” reveals. @Swisscommunity buff.ly/4e79Ut4

Swiss prosecutor Yves Bertossa has demanded a 14-year sentence against Erwin Sperisen, former head of the Guatemalan National Civil Police. The Swiss-Guatemalan national is charged with aiding and abetting the murder of prisoners in Guatemala. buff.ly/4ebXJvi

From April to June, real GDP rose by 0.5% on an adjusted basis compared to the previous quarter, which was “slightly above average”, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) said on Tuesday. GDP had grown by 0.3% in the previous two quarters. buff.ly/3XgVQq4

The Swiss government has appointed Jacques Gerber, current Jura Minister for the Economy and Health, as its "Delegate for Ukraine". buff.ly/3MBkhd3 #Swiss #Switzerland

The Swiss government has submitted its proposed free trade agreement with India to parliament. It is expected to debate the treaty in the upcoming spring and winter parliamentary sessions. #Switzerland #Swiss #India buff.ly/3XvTQeT

Storms and heavy rain have triggered a landslide that closed the main cantonal road into the Saas Valley in southern Switzerland on Thursday. #Switzerland #Swiss buff.ly/3TiBr2S

Swiss textile designer Erich Biehle died in June aged 83. Just before his death we spoke to him and reflected on his career and life with Hubert de Givenchy, Yves Saint-Laurent and Audrey Hepburn. Read the full interview 👉 buff.ly/47aTZb3

A Swiss government-appointed group of experts has proposed a series of over 60 measures to help federal finances out of the red and save CHF4-5 billion ($4.7-5.9 billion) a year. #Swiss #Switzerland buff.ly/3Xc4OVz

Campaigners handed in 108,000 signatures for an "inclusion initiative" to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Thursday. The initiative aims to remove obstacles for people with disabilities so they can freely choose where they work and live in Switzerland. buff.ly/3B2UTKv

A private clinic in Lugano was chosen for the delivery of the child in 2015. buff.ly/3My5aAZ

Electricity prices will fall by an average of 10% for Swiss households in 2025, the Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) reported on Thursday. This is due to the fact that prices on the wholesale electricity market have stabilised slightly. #Switzerland buff.ly/3ZgLtoT

Health officials in the city of Zurich have given a positive assessment of a controlled study into the recreational use of cannabis, one year after it was launched. #Swiss #Switzerland buff.ly/47cKGYb

The Dossier Center eng, a website specialised in tracking the criminal activities of people connected to the #Kremlin, has confirmed that one of the sons of Russian President Vladimir #Putin was born in #Switzerland in 2015. ⁠Read more 👉 buff.ly/3My5aAZ