Switzerland says three nationals have been evacuated from Kabul and the Department of Foreign Affairs is working to also evacuate 40 locals who have been working for the Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency.
Switzerland does not have an embassy in Afghanistan.
The foreign minister, Ignazio Cassis, says the Swiss are now out of the country with the help of international partners and humanitarian visas are being issued for the local workers.
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.
