The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Swiss cheer Cuba and US on resuming relations Switzerland has extended congratulations to the United States for its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time since 1961 by opening a an embassy in Havana. https://www.thelocal.ch/20141217/swiss-congratulate-us-on-resuming-cuba-relations Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:50:00 +0100 swiss-congratulate-us-on-resuming-cuba-relations Zurich bank cuts Cuba's last Swiss franc channel Zurich's cantonal bank is halting all transfers to Cuba starting next month to avoid activities deemed in violation of a US embargo on the communist-ruled island. https://www.thelocal.ch/20130416/zurich-bank-cuts-cubas-last-swiss-franc-channel Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:07:00 +0200 zurich-bank-cuts-cubas-last-swiss-franc-channel