Switzerland to stop issuing, verifying Covid vax certs
GENEVA: Switzerland will no longer be issuing and verifying Covid-19 vaccination certificates starting Sept 1 under the system implemented within the European Union (EU) in June 2021, the Federal Council of Switzerland said Wednesday, reported Sputnik. “The system for issuing and verifying Covid-19 certificates will be discontinued at the end of August 2023. The federal […]
Switzerland holds US$8.3 bln of Russian central bank assets
GENEVA: The Swiss government on Wednesday announced that the total amount of reserves and assets of the Russian central bank held in the country is 7.4 billion Swiss francs (US$8.3 billion), reported Anadolu. The Federal Council was informed of this on Wednesday, after deciding on March 29 to subject reserves and assets to reporting requirements, […]
Biggest white diamond ever auctioned fetches $21.9 million
GENEVA, Switzerland: The Rock, the biggest white diamond ever auctioned, sold for 21.7 million Swiss francs ($21.9 million) on Wednesday, far short of the record for such a jewel. The 228.31-carat stone, larger than a golf ball, was sold in Geneva by Christie’s auction house. There had been high hopes that The Rock would smash […]
My Davos experience
This place in Switzerland called Davos is a breathtakingly beautiful ski resort in winter and is the venue for the annual gathering of the elites of the world in late January of each year. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has held its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland every January since 1971. For a boy born […]
Switzerland knock world champions France out of Euro 2020 in penalty shoot-out
BUCHAREST: Switzerland knocked world champions France out of Euro 2020 in 5-4 penalty shoot-out win following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time on Monday, making its way to the quarterfinals. Switzerland’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer denied French striker Kylian Mbappe’s spot kick to earn his side the victory. Switzerland will next play against Spain, which […]
