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MOSCOW. May 15 (Interfax) - Ukraine and Switzerland have signed a memorandum of understanding under which Switzerland will pay a contribution of 6.4 million euros on behalf of Kiev for Ukraine's subscription to additional shares as part of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) capital increase.
June 15, 2024: Representatives of 92 nations meet in Nidwalden, Switzerland, to discuss Ukraine’s peace plan. Despite the growing number of delegates, a consensus remains elusive. The summit’s final statement is backed by most – although not all – participants.
In Bern, Switzerland, a man was fined for spitting on a sign of the consular department of the Russian diplomatic mission. This was reported by the newspaper Blick.
The competition is run by an opaque Swiss organization that wants to sidestep controversies that could spoil the fun.
From the right to perform to flags, this year's Eurovision Song Contest is set to test their 'United By Music' slogan. | ITV National News
Israel has competed in Eurovision for more than 50 years, and won four times. But last year’s event in the Swedish city of Malmo drew large demonstrations calling for Israel to be kicked out of the contest over its conduct of its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Tonight's show in Basel sees performances from 18 of the 37 countries taking part, including the bookmakers’ favourite, KAJ.
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