The Swiss Confederation and Spain, have announced additional financial support of 10 million Euros to African countries and cities affected by the negative effects of climate change. In a statement issued by the Communication and External Relations Department of the…
Switzerland discriminating against men on pension benefits, ECHR finds
The Swiss government is discriminating against men in its rules on pension benefits, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found. The decision will cost millions in backdated payments, and force the government to rewrite pension law. Currently, women…
Toblerone Chocolate to lose ‘Switzerland’ label
Toblerone will have to drop “Switzerland” from its packaging as the mountain-shaped chocolate will no longer be exclusively produced in its home country from 2023. Established in 1908 in the Tobler family factory, the triangular chocolate has been produced in…
*Over three weeks after, I still carry bullets in my body – Lekki Toll Gate shooting survivor (Punch)*We never used live ammunition on #EndSARS protesters – Nigerian Army tells panel (Guardian)
Over three weeks after, I still carry bullets in my body – Lekki Toll Gate shooting survivor (Punch) One of the survivors of the shooting that marred the #ENDSARS protest at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, Meshack Esanibi, says the…
Kai Havertz and Timo Werner speak out after starring in Germany draw against Switzerland
Chelsea summer signings Kai Havertz and Timo Werner both scored and made assists in Germany’s thrilling draw with Switzerland in the Nations League. Switzerland took a 2-0 lead over Joachim Low’s side in Cologne on Tuesday night but goals from…
Swiss lift immunity on ex-legal chief probing FIFA corruption
Switzerland’s Parliament on Monday lifted immunity on the country’s former top prosecutor who had been in charge of the probe into the towering corruption scandal within FIFA, opening the door for criminal proceedings. Michael Lauber, who last month resigned from…
Franz Beckenbauer: Trial of German football legend on corruption charges ends without verdict
The trial of German football legend Franz Beckenbauer on corruption charges has been ended without a verdict. The five-year long trial, held in Switzerland, had been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic and the statute of limitations has now expired.…
Federer’s Switzerland to face Murray’s Great Britain in new ATP Cup (Metro)
Great Britain will head to Sydney at the start of 2020 where Andy Murray and co. are set to meet Roger Federer’s Switzerland in the inaugural ATP Cup. Murray, who is continuing to step up his fitness following a long…
Switzerland sues Nigeria over detained tanker vessel (Punch)
Nigeria has been dragged to the international court by Switzerland over the detention of a tanker vessel for over a year and four months. The ship, crew and cargo have been under detention off Port Harcourt. In a statement, the…
South Africa, Sahara Group explore collaboration on energy in Davos
Enhancing the capacity, accessibility, reliability and safety of energy in its various forms were the key issues that dominated discussions between South Africa and Sahara Group, a leading international energy conglomerate in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting had South African President,…