Seven Swiss nationals, including six dual nationals, were able to leave the Gaza strip yesterday through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt. They have been taken into consular care at the Swiss Embassy in Cairo.
Egypt had announced that around 400 people were expected to cross the border yesterday.
One Palestinian-Swiss dual national is still awaiting evacuation and four others have decided to stay for the time being, according to the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
