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Swiss weapons export numbers explode in 2019

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:26:23 +0200

Saudi Arabia and Turkey among purchasing countries as Swiss weapons exports increase by more than half in 2019.

Inside Switzerland’s largest nuclear bunker – 40 years on

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:22:47 +0200

Opened 40 years ago at the height of the Cold War, the Sonnenberg bunker in Lucerne was one of the largest public fallout shelters in the world and is still operational today. The Local takes a tour.

Maurer apologizes for Holocaust message gaffe

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:05:00 +0200

Swiss Federal President Ueli Maurer has apologized for his controversial message on Holocaust Remembrance Day at the end of January.

Swiss 'sold weapons' during Arab Spring

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:27:00 +0200

Switzerland sold arms and ammunition to long-term clients Egypt and Bahrain during the "Arab spring" protests, according to a report by Amnesty International.

Switzerland clamps down on mercenary services

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:28:26 +0200

Switzerland's Federal Council wants to pass a law banning Swiss-based private armies offering military services to war zones.

Kosovo war crimes suspect arrested

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:47:00 +0200

A former member of the Kosovo Liberation Army accused of war crimes has been arrested in Switzerland on a Serbian extradition request, the Swiss justice ministry said Wednesday.