There’s a renewed push for the Swiss government to class Hamas as a terrorist organization.
The Security Commission in the House of Representatives wants to ban Hamas and impose sanctions on the group.
The commission says the recent attacks proves Hamas is a terrorist organisation.
The foreign minister, Ignazio Cassis, says it could be possible the government takes a position similar to that it’s made with Al-Qaeda and it will be discussed by the Federal Council.
Debate within SVP
Cracks are showing inside the SVP over Christoph Blocher's neutrality initiative, ahead of the 27 September vote
New biometric card is coming
Switzerland is rolling out its first biometric identity card, with applications opening from 2 October
Police warning in Jura
Jura police are warning young adults about a car-leasing scam that could leave them facing heavy financial and criminal consequences
Raiffeisen job cuts
Raiffeisen has announced it will cut up to 180 jobs next year, even as the bank posts one of its strongest half-year results.
SBB slow down new projects
Switzerland's rail operator will now prioritise maintaining its existing network over building new lines, its new president André Wyss has said
Mixed weather conditions for the weekend
Switzerland is heading into a mixed few days, with Saharan dust returning and thunderstorms sweeping in later today
