Switzerland will prohibit the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas from April.
The Federal Council is following the latest EU sanctions.
A transitional period until the end of the year applies to long-term contracts.
The government has also decided on further measures in the energy and financial sectors.
These include a ban on transactions involving certain cryptocurrencies pegged to the ruble.
Geneva unions call for strike today
Public sector workers in Geneva are calling for a strike today.
Local businesses demand tough action ahead of G7
Tensions are rising in Geneva ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Evian, with business leaders demanding stronger security measures.
UBS rejects proposed new banking rules
UBS is pushing back hard against tougher banking rules proposed by the government.
Govt backs Sunday trading relaxation
Sunday shopping could soon become far more common, and it’s already stirring controversy.
Lausanne metro to get major upgrade
Canton Vaud is committing major funding to Lausanne’s metro network.
Speed camera flashes everyone
A speed camera in Neuchâtel has gone haywire - flashing thousands of drivers for no reason.
