Switzerland
The Fire Point company presented the Freya project to combat ballistic missiles amid a shortage of Patriot systems. The system will serve as a cheaper and faster alternative.
Singer LELÉKA entered the top 10 at Eurovision 2026, receiving 221 points. The greatest total support for Ukraine was provided by Azerbaijan, Portugal, and Poland.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
Swiss intelligence will open archives regarding the Nazi Josef Mengele. The documents may contain data about his stay in Switzerland after World War II.
37 states have approved the creation of the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal in The Hague. It will try the top military and political leadership of Russia and Belarus for the crime of aggression.
The second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take place in Vienna, where LELÉKA will perform under number 12. Bookmakers estimate Ukraine's chances of reaching the final at 94%.
Switzerland has notified the Council of Europe of its accession to the agreement on the special tribunal. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the initiative is moving into a practical phase.
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna from May 12 to 16. Ukraine will be represented by Leleka, while Finland is currently the bookmakers' top favorite.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
A man who returned from a cruise in the Atlantic has been hospitalized in Zurich with a confirmed hantavirus infection. Authorities assess the risk to the public as low.
The European Union has set an annual contribution of £1 billion for Britain in exchange for expanded market access. Keir Starmer will discuss the terms at the upcoming summit.
Head of the Presidential Office Budanov announced a project to align Ukraine's laws with OECD standards. The initiative is being implemented with the support of Switzerland.
Peskov stated that there is currently no talk of using Azerbaijan as a platform for peace negotiations. Zelenskyy had previously confirmed Kyiv's readiness for dialogue at this venue.
Following a drone attack in Dzerzhinsk, smoke was spotted near the Sverdlov explosives plant. The Russian strategic enterprise is under international sanctions.
Italy has filed a lawsuit in a Swiss court over the fire in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people. Rome is demanding compensation for the rescue operation conducted.
The Ukrainian Navy struck the tanker Marquise with two kamikaze drones near Tuapse. The sanctioned vessel was used for the illegal transportation of petroleum products.
Today, PSG will host Bayern in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes. The match kicks off at 22:00, with the broadcast available on Megogo.
President Zelenskyy stated at a press conference with Aliyev his readiness for trilateral talks in Azerbaijan if Russia is ready for diplomacy. Ukraine values the role of partners in mediation and mentioned negotiations in Turkey and Switzerland.
After the terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18, deputies returned to draft laws on civilian weapons. The documents provide for the creation of a register and the right to self-defense.
Experts discussed citizens' right to self-defense and the need for strict control over gun owners. Ukrainians already have two million firearms.
On April 16, the legendary Charlie Chaplin, who created the character of the Little Tramp, was born. Large-scale events are held in Switzerland and around the world to mark this date.
The new biometric registration system has caused chaos at Schengen borders. Passengers are waiting for hours, and airlines are requesting delays.
Intelligence showed a 3D model of the drone with Chinese cameras and Swiss chips. The drone has a range of 45 km and uses AI for target tracking.
The judge recognized the right of Oscar Stettiner's heirs to the painting "Seated Man with a Cane. " The painting was confiscated in Paris during the Nazi occupation.
Austria denied the US overflight due to its neutrality law. Switzerland also rejected most American requests due to the conflict in the Middle East.
The European Commission will present a new model for Ukrainians' stay in May due to the expiration of temporary protection. Restrictions on rights by region and age are being considered.
Ukraine is ready for dialogue in neutral countries such as Turkey or Switzerland. Russia refused a trilateral meeting in the US despite Dmitriev's visit.
Ukraine seeks trilateral meetings in Europe or the Middle East. The process is complicated by venue restrictions and US security measures.
Organizers have added locations in Chicago, Brno, and Bratislava for testing. Participants can change their registration location in their personal account until April 7.
The 49-year-old actor and 28-year-old model have been secretly dating for several months and spent their vacation in Switzerland. The couple is raising a dog and visiting elite hotels.