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Ya Biladi
4 days ago
- Health
- Ya Biladi
Switzerland updates Morocco travel advisory, warns of stray animals and rabies risk
Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has updated its travel advice for Morocco, explicitly warning tourists to avoid contact with stray animals due to the risk of rabies. «Always keep your distance from stray animals. Several fatal cases of rabies have been reported following dog bites», the FDFA stated in an update made public on Friday. The change follows the death of a Swiss tourist in late June in Taghazout, a coastal town north of Agadir. The woman had been playing with a stray dog when it suddenly bit her. Although experts initially assessed the bite as superficial and non-threatening, medical staff cleaned and disinfected the wound and administered an anti-rabies injection. Despite this, her condition deteriorated rapidly.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Switzerland reopens embassy in Iran
GENEVA, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The Swiss embassy in Tehran reopened on Sunday after being temporarily closed on June 20 due to instability in Iran. Ambassador Nadine Olivieri Lozano and a small team returned to Tehran on Saturday, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said in a statement. According to the FDFA, the decision to resume operations followed a comprehensive risk assessment. The current conditions allow for a gradual resumption of embassy activities on site, the FDFA noted. However, consular services, including the issuing of visas, remain suspended for the time being. Switzerland continues to closely monitor developments in the region and remains in regular contact with its international partners, the FDFA added.
LBCI
20-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Switzerland temporarily closes its embassy in Iran
Switzerland announced Friday the temporary closure of its embassy in Tehran, adding that it would continue to fulfil its role representing U.S. interests in Iran. "In view of the intensity of military operations in Iran and the highly unstable situation on the ground, the FDFA has decided to temporarily close the Swiss embassy in Tehran," the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. AFP
Al Arabiya
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Switzerland temporarily closes Iran embassy, UK withdraws embassy staff
Switzerland announced Friday the temporary closure of its embassy in Tehran, adding that it would continue to fulfil its role representing US interests in Iran. 'In view of the intensity of military operations in Iran and the highly unstable situation on the ground, the FDFA has decided to temporarily close the Swiss embassy in Tehran,' the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. Meanwhile, the UK said it had withdrawn its embassy staff from Iran on the eighth day of the war with Israel, as the US mulled whether to enter the conflict. 'Due to the current security situation, we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw our UK staff from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,' the foreign ministry said in a statement.
CBC
03-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Canadian border mayors push feds for financial aid for slumping duty free stores
Social Sharing Border mayors in Canada are pleading with the federal government to offer financial assistance to struggling independently owned duty free stores amidst ongoing political and economic trade war tension. An open letter penned on behalf of the Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA) has been signed by 15 mayors whose communities overlook the United States, and who have seen a steep decline in cross-border trips. On Tuesday, it was sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The association represents 32 stores across the country. The letter outlines what's referred to as a disproportionate impact the stores, and their work forces, are facing from tariffs and continued cross-border travel disruptions. WATCH | Duty free shops fear Trump's trade war will force them out of business: Duty free shops fear Trump's trade war will force them out of business 29 days ago Duration 6:25 Barbara Barrett, the executive director for FDFA, says "immediate action" is needed from Ottawa. "When travel slows or stops, our stores — all independently owned, family run and often the main employer in their towns — are the first to feel it and often the hardest hit," she told reporters during a Tuesday morning news conference on Parliament Hill. "Our communities can't afford to lose these businesses. That's why today's letter is so urgent and why we're calling on the government to step in before the damage becomes permanent." Association president Tania Lee says some stores are seeing as much as 80 per cent in revenue losses. She says if that trend continues, one third of all duty free stores will close. FDFA is looking for things such as liquidity support for its hardest hit stores, and clarity on export rules. "Our ask is modest, but the need is urgent," Lee said. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says duty free stores are struggling. "This is not a fat cat industry," he said. "The people we've spoken to who have these particular operations across this country are ordinary working people who live in their community, employ people in their community and give back to their community. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens also signed the letter to the federal government. "We believe that those things can actually make a significant and impactful difference while we navigate these choppy waters together with their friends in the United States," he said. "While this matter [trade war] is being settled, let's make sure that we keep people working."
