The Israeli general strike has closed embassies and international missions.
The embassy in Bern says no consular services are available and the country’s mission to the UN in Geneva is also shut.
The largest union in Israel has ordered all government workers to strike in protest of the government’s plan to change judicial rules which critics say is an anti-democratic step.
Italian news agencies say the embassy in Rome is also closed as well as other diplomatic premises across the world.
Most want phones banned in schools
The vast majority of people want phones banned in schools – even a majority of school aged kids.
New train timetable goes well, but many unhappy
Swiss Federal Railways says the first working day of the new timetable went well yesterday. But for many commuters, it’s a deterioration.
Unions unhappy with 2025 pay deals
Unions are unhappy at recent pay negotiations and says the pay rises offered are not enough to keep up with the soaring cost of living.
Illegal TV watching rife in Switzerland
The French premium TV channel ,Canal+, says watching pirated content in Switzerland is rife, compared to other countries.
Skiing not 'coming soon' to Vessy
A sign has been up in Vessy in Geneva promising a ski slope ‘coming soon’ it says in English.
First guests for Davos meeting revealed
The first guests for next year’s World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos have been revealed.
