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Elisabeth Kopp, Swiss Politician Who Made History, Dies at 86
In 1984 she became the first woman elected to the country’s governing council, but a scandal prevented her from being the first woman to serve as president.
Bankers Are Convicted of Allowing a Putin Ally to Deposit Millions in Swiss Accounts
The accounts were opened in the name of Sergei P. Roldugin, a concert cellist nicknamed “Putin’s wallet.”
War in Ukraine Puts Centuries of Swiss Neutrality to the Test
The Alpine state makes arms that Western allies want to send to Kyiv. Swiss law bans this, driving a national debate about whether its concept of neutrality should change.
Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues
Deaths were reported in Austria, Italy and Switzerland over the weekend. Heavy snowfall and high winds have increased the danger for skiers, officials said.
In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean
An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
Switzerland Is Paying Poorer Nations to Cut Emissions on Its Behalf
The agreements raise concerns that other countries will follow suit, delaying more difficult cuts of greenhouse gas emissions in wealthier nations.
Backing Lindt, Swiss Court Orders Lidl to ‘Destroy’ Its Chocolate Bunnies
With Easter still far away, there are none to melt down. But the decision opened a door on the bunny-eat-bunny world of European chocolatiers.
Switzerland, Leader in Gold Refining, Bans Import of Russian Gold
The move follows similar bans by the European Union and the United States.