Anti-woke: Populist right dominates Swiss elections
The right-wing populist Swiss People’s Party, which campaigned against mass migration and “woke madness”, comfortably topped Switzerland’s general election on Sunday, according to early results.
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Switzerland probing Hamas financing: attorney general
The Swiss judiciary is investigating possible financing of Hamas from Switzerland despite the country not classifying the group as a terrorist organisation, its attorney general said Saturday.
Swiss populists set to sweep polls with war on ‘woke madness’, migration
Switzerland’s biggest political force, the right-wing populist Swiss People’s Party, kicked off its general election campaign with figurehead Christoph Blocher riding into Zurich’s ice hockey arena on a tractor trailer.
Europe, Asia economic partnership ‘wise’ move: Marcos
Citing the developments in the region, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Europe should look to Asia for partnership in post-Covid-19 recovery.
Probe ordered into Catholic Church sex abuse cover-ups in Switzerland
The coordinating body of the Catholic dioceses in Switzerland said Sunday a preliminary investigation had been launched into accusations of sexual abuse cover-ups within the Church.
‘Go the Matildas’: NZ PM offers Australia his World Cup support
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reluctantly voiced his support for co-hosts Australia at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following his own country’s elimination.
Erwin Tulfo: OFWs in Switzerland given fair treatment
ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo is happy to learn that Filipinos working in Switzerland are being treated well.
Switzerland a magnet for Russian, Chinese spies, Bern says
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made Switzerland, the home of several international organisations, a hub for Russian and Chinese espionage, the Swiss intelligence service said Monday.
Swiss president makes surprise decision to quit government
Swiss President Alain Berset announced Wednesday that he will quit the government at the end of 2023, in a surprise move after more than a decade of ministerial service.
DFA hands over assistance for OFWs to DMW
Starting July 1, 2023, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will turn over its Assistance-To-Nationals functions (ATN) for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
