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News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)

Switzerland isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 20Nov 2

Why

  1. Street clashes broke out in Zurich over the weekend, and Zurich politicians condemned the riots.

    9 eventsibtimes.co.uk, swissinfo.chSource

  2. Media accreditation has been announced for the 33rd OSCE Ministerial Council, held 3-4 December in Lugano.

    11 eventsosce.orgSource

  3. BNP Paribas has appointed Citrini to lead its Securities Services business in Switzerland.

    9 eventsassetservicingtimes.comSource

What happened

  • Statements14%
  • Cooperation60%
  • Criticism10%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure9%
  • Fighting6%

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