Swiss lawmakers vote to transfer Russian assets to Ukraine

The upper house of Swiss parliament has voted 21-19 with three abstentions to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.

Swiss vote to give themselves a bigger pension

Swiss voters have given themselves an extra month's pension each year - in a nationwide referendum focusing on living standards for the elderly.

UK Minister Does Not Recognize Report Gov't Wants Swiss-Style Ties with EU

British Health Minister Steve Barclay said on Sunday he does not recognize a report that the government wants to move towards a Swiss-style relationship with the European Union.

Nearly 80% of Swiss voters reject ban on animal testing

Voters in Switzerland overwhelmingly rejected a referendum Sunday on banning the use of animals as test subjects.

Three people wounded in shooting at Islamic center in Zurich

Three people were wounded Monday in a shooting at a Muslim prayer center in Zurich, Swiss authorities said.

Maria Zakharova: Moscow to respond to Bern’s explanations over Russian airliner

Moscow will give an appropriate response to Bern’s explanations over the incident with a Russian airliner escorted by Swiss fighter jets, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a televised interview with the Rossiya’24 channel on Saturday.

The Swiss refused guaranteed 2.2 thousand euros per month

Most of the Swiss voted against the introduction in the country of guaranteed monthly payments in the amount of 2.5 thousand francs (a little over 2.2 thousand euros). This is evidenced by the preliminary results of the referendum held on Sunday, June 5, reports “Interfax”.